2.1.2008
LTTE
terrorists have carried out a cowardly bomb attack targeting
civilians and an Army bus carrying sick personnel at Slave
Island in Colombo this morning (January 2). According
to the available information the bomb has been exploded
around 9.30 a.m. right in front of the Nippon Hotel.
Four
people including one soldier and three civilians have
been killed and 28 others injured in the explosion. According
to the hospital sources, one woman is among the dead.
Also, there are 17 civilians and 11 soldiers among the
injured. Four of the injured are in serious condition,
the sources added.
The
bomb has been apparently placed inside one of the external
unit of the Air conditioning machines of the Nippon Hotel.
The hotel is located opposite Infant Jesus Roman Catholic
Church. The church building and several vehicles that
were at the location have received damages due to the
explosion.
