3.9.2008

The Jaffna Magistrate escaped unharmed while an Army escort vehicle sustained damages, during an LTTE laid pressure mine explosion which left a soldier killed and 2 wounded at Kappathu in Kodikamam, Jaffna, Wednesday at around 1.30p.m.

According to Army sources, the 'Unicorn' vehicle was along the Kodikamam- Kappathu road providing security to the Magistrate who was conducting an inquiry of a murder at the location.

The Magistrate was safely escorted from the location by security forces and extensive search operations are underway to net the suspects, Army sources said.