Update 2
The death toll of the bomb explosion at NOLIMIT has risen to 18. 10 are women. The cause of the explosion is said to be a parcel kept at the entrance to the dress boutique.
Update 1
A powerful bomb laid near the Nolimit garment boutique in Nugegoda killed 17 persons (16 civilians and 1 policeman) at around 5.55pm today. 40 others were also injured. A number of motor bicycles, bicycles and three-wheelers parked nearby and also traveling along the High Level Road were destroyed in the blast. The traffic flow towards Colombo South is still held up by the blast.
In the attack against Douglas Devananda, a person identified as Stephen has been killed. His close associate, Nelson was not involved in the attack.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Bomb Kills 18 at Nugegoda
Posted by Defencewire at 7:43 PM 99 comments
01 killed and 2 injured in Colombo blast
At least one person killed other than the female suicide bomber,at the bomb blast in front of the Social Services ministry in Isipathan Road,Colombo this morning.
Feamle suicide bomber blew her self up,when security froces perssonel tried to check her,police said.03 pepole were injured and one succembed injuries,Dr.Hector Weerasinghe,Director,Colombo National Hospital said.
It is not clear whether the minister was inside the office,but he is unhurt,according to the police.
Posted by Defence Reporter at 9:04 AM 10 comments
Devananda Unhurt in Suicide blast
Minister Dougles Devenanda unhurt but at least two others injured in a suicide blast in Colombo a short while ago.
Female suicide bomber blew herself up in front of Minister's office near Isipathana College in Thimbirigasyaya when security personnel tried to check her.
Posted by Defence Reporter at 8:39 AM 3 comments
Blast in Colombo
Suicide bober blasted her self at Dougles Devandnda's Office in Colombo few minutes ago.Awaits Details
Posted by Defence Reporter at 8:35 AM 0 comments