Navy petty officer blows himself up

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A retired navy petty officer blew himself up with explosives stuffed into his belt.

Police media spokesman Ajith Rohana said the incident was reported on Makubura area in Homagama this morning at around 5.30am.

It is believed that he used a stock of fire crackers and stuffed them in his belt. He was found dead inside his room by two of his relatives living with him.

Police said that the 59 year old victim was a mentally sick person following the death of his wife in year 2005. His daughter who was a medical student at that time had then entered the order of monks. (Supun Dias and Muditha Dayananda)

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Comments - 6

Achari Monday, 09 April 2012 08:58 AM

Very very sad news.

Jeevan Monday, 09 April 2012 09:22 AM

Mrs. Nihal Basnayake must have been an incredibly lovable woman... There is a saying, God takes good people first!

Sampath Monday, 09 April 2012 09:43 AM

Really pathetic to hear !! Wish this type of incidents never take place.

Gamini Udagepola Monday, 09 April 2012 11:52 AM

Mentally sick people do crazy things, he only reminded it. Feel sorry though.

seeya Monday, 09 April 2012 02:40 PM

Could be a LTTE man..

Rachel Jeyaraj Tuesday, 10 April 2012 10:35 AM

Passionated for suicide boming. Rachie

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