Bomb explosions in Colombo nov 28
November 30th 2007 22:33
This is a copy of a press release sent to me.
I will make no judgment about the information at this time.
Damo
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Bomb explosions in Colombo (28/11/07) - (Update)
• Bomb Explosion at the EPDP office in Narahenpita
o The 8th attempt to kill Devanada
The Coordinating Secretary to the Minister Douglas Devanada, Steven Peiris (72) and a MSD officer were killed in this suicide attack. The female suicide bomber, who had been a Polio-affected person, had carried 200g of explosives hidden under her bra. The suicide bomber had sought an appointment with the Minister and was awaiting for his arrival. She had exploded herself at the final check point, opening to the ministers office area, when the security officers tried to 'body-chek' her. The Suicide bomber was identified as Wevanam Sujatha (24) of Puliyankulam, Vavuniya. The explosives had injured only her chest area.
• Bomb explosion at the Nugegoda Junction
o The bomb exploded inside the ‘NOLIMIT’ dress store at the Nugegoda junction around 5.50 p.m. 16 civilians, 9 females and 7 men, killed instantly and another 4 succumbed due to injuries while being hospitalized in Kalubowila and Colombo General hospitals . 39 civilians were injured in this attack. Three near by stores had suffered severe damages. More than 100 commuters had been nearby at the time of the explosion and the roads in Nugegoda junction had been conjested with heavy traffic.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary General Ban- Ki Moon & Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan have issued press releases condemning theses two blasts.
PC Division
29/11/2007
K. Balapatabendi PC
High Commissioner
I will make no judgment about the information at this time.
Damo
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Bomb explosions in Colombo (28/11/07) - (Update)
• Bomb Explosion at the EPDP office in Narahenpita
o The 8th attempt to kill Devanada
The Coordinating Secretary to the Minister Douglas Devanada, Steven Peiris (72) and a MSD officer were killed in this suicide attack. The female suicide bomber, who had been a Polio-affected person, had carried 200g of explosives hidden under her bra. The suicide bomber had sought an appointment with the Minister and was awaiting for his arrival. She had exploded herself at the final check point, opening to the ministers office area, when the security officers tried to 'body-chek' her. The Suicide bomber was identified as Wevanam Sujatha (24) of Puliyankulam, Vavuniya. The explosives had injured only her chest area.
• Bomb explosion at the Nugegoda Junction
o The bomb exploded inside the ‘NOLIMIT’ dress store at the Nugegoda junction around 5.50 p.m. 16 civilians, 9 females and 7 men, killed instantly and another 4 succumbed due to injuries while being hospitalized in Kalubowila and Colombo General hospitals . 39 civilians were injured in this attack. Three near by stores had suffered severe damages. More than 100 commuters had been nearby at the time of the explosion and the roads in Nugegoda junction had been conjested with heavy traffic.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary General Ban- Ki Moon & Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan have issued press releases condemning theses two blasts.
PC Division
29/11/2007
K. Balapatabendi PC
High Commissioner
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