[Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 4.00 GMT] 

At least 17 people were killed and another 39 were seriously injured in a LTTE bomb explosion in Nugegoda town around 5.50 p.m, last evening (November 28).

According to Defence Ministry sources, the bomb was inside an unattended parcel which was found at the counter of the shopping complex.

Several civilians have suffered serious injuries and admitted to the Colombo South General Hospital and National Hospital Colombo. According to the Kalubowila hospital sources, 17 people, 8 females and 9 males have been killed and 39 injured in the explosion. Three children were also among the seriously wounded, hospital sources added.

Earlier, yesterday morning LTTE terrorists carried out a suicide blast inside the Social Service and Social Welfare Ministry in Narahenpita.

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Last Updated Date: November 29, 2007 - 4.00 GMT