31.12.2007
LTTE terrorists have triggered off
a claymore mine targeting security forces' convoy of busses
around 12.30 this afternoon (December 31). According to
the available information the explosion has taken place
close to the Kallai Aru Bridge on the Mannar-Madavachchiya
road.
Four
security forces' personnel including three navy sailors
and one army soldier have suffered injuries in the explosion.
The injured have been rushed to the Anuradhapura hospital.
Hospital sources say one victim is in critical condition.
Defence
official in Mannar said that the convoy of busses were carrying
unarmed security forces personnel going on leave for the
New Year.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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