Claymore hits army truck in Buttala 

[Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 5.50 GMT] 

A LTTE claymore exploded in Buttala – Kataragama main road targeting an army truck around 9.55 this morning (January 16), defence sources said. Three soldiers were injured in the explosion. 

Another claymore was triggered off in a public transport bus early today in Okkampitiya, Buttala killing more than 23 civilians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: January 16, 2008 - 5.50 GMT

 
 


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