8.3.2008
A claymore mine was triggered off
targeting a troops carrying tractor at Galge along the Buttala
old road this morning (March 8), defence sources report.
According
to defence sources, the mine explosion was triggered in
a jungle patch at Galge general area, around 9.45.a.m. Three
soldiers have received injuries due to the explosion, sources
said. Meanwhile, a soldier has succumbed to injuries while
undergoing treatment, according to latest reports received.
SLA
and Police are now conducting extensive search operations
in the area, defence sources further reported.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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