7 killed in claymore bomb attack
Friday, 09 January 2009 06:46
Seven people, including three Air Force personnel, were killed and six civilians injured in a claymore bomb attack at Morawewa this morning (Jan. 09th).
The byroad claymore was triggered by the LTTE, targeting civilians who were employed at an irrigation development project in the area, said the Defence Ministry website.
The Air Force personnel were providing escort to the civilians, it said quoting security sources, which are conducting search and clearing operations in the area.
lankadissent.com
Edited By - Thalaivar - 9 Jan 2009 09:06:48 GMT |