Detection of Claymore Mine Averts Blast in Colombo Market : SL Police
22 Aaugust 2006 (New Delhi)
Police in Colombo say alert constables on duty at a busy market in Borella, Colombo detected a bicycle with a meticulously planted powerful claymore mine this morning. The bomb was defused with the help of the army bomb disposal squad.
Troops immediately cordoned the location. Police say the parcel was packed with a powerful claymore mine that could be triggered by a remote control.
The claymore mine was wrapped inside coconuts and eggs when it was recovered from a wooden crate strapped on to the cycle.
Police suspect that Tamil Tiger infiltrators could have parked the cycle in the market, and were waiting for their target when alert policemen detected the suspicious bicycle. Police investigations are on.
Politicians and officials visiting the market could have been possible targets police say.
22 Aaugust 2006 (New Delhi)
Police in Colombo say alert constables on duty at a busy market in Borella, Colombo detected a bicycle with a meticulously planted powerful claymore mine this morning. The bomb was defused with the help of the army bomb disposal squad.
Troops immediately cordoned the location. Police say the parcel was packed with a powerful claymore mine that could be triggered by a remote control.
The claymore mine was wrapped inside coconuts and eggs when it was recovered from a wooden crate strapped on to the cycle.
Police suspect that Tamil Tiger infiltrators could have parked the cycle in the market, and were waiting for their target when alert policemen detected the suspicious bicycle. Police investigations are on.
Politicians and officials visiting the market could have been possible targets police say.
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