Controlled explosion carried out at Thimbirigaskatuwa

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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel carried out a controlled explosion after they found a suspicious parcel near a restaurant at Thimbirigaskatuwa in Katana this morning, police said.

They said the STF had found several pieces of wires and nails inside the parcel after the explosion.

Accordingly, the investigations are underway to find out whether there were any explosives in the parcel.

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hans perlee Wednesday, 24 April 2019 12:36 PM

no explosives. The force of the blast tells if there are explosives or not. Please don't spread panic. Facebook is block because of fake news. Newspapers do no different.

RR Wednesday, 24 April 2019 12:55 PM

Initially it has been stated 'Thimbirigasyaya' in Katana. Your credibility? Please be more responsible in reporting.

ANTON Wednesday, 24 April 2019 01:51 PM

BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS WELL THAT SRILANKANS FORGET EVERYTHING IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS.

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