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Hand grenade explosion has caused the bus tragedy which occurred at Kahagolla in Diyatalawa this morning, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today. 

Nineteen passengers including twelve military personnel were injured in the explosion inside the ill-fated bus. 

It was reported that seven soldiers and five airmen were among the injured. (Yohan Perera)

 


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  • Jaic Wednesday, 21 February 2018 03:29 PM

    Now for sure we Know who it was since he also had to interfere!

    Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 21 February 2018 03:29 PM

    We dont care you now and will not consider what you say .

    C.K.Lankaputhra Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:11 PM

    Who cares for you and what you say.

    Sodha Wednesday, 21 February 2018 03:43 PM

    Probably the hand grenade was brought by a military personal from whichever camp he came. Potentially to be used for some crime. Otherwise, a planned action by whoever against the Govt, to tarnish the image of Govt

    Tharangani Wednesday, 21 February 2018 03:59 PM

    Or it could be a work of a vested interest to cast doubts in the minds of the public about the former rulers

    bendunk Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:06 PM

    so soldiers just carry grenades in their pockets? isn't that something we should be concerned about?

    robin Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:09 PM

    can we have more clarification who has done this thing is tererist work or just a accident

    mnsmart Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:26 PM

    let the investigations concluded, we don't need instant conclusions

    Ajja Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:40 PM

    I am sure there is a culprit among them who was manipulating with the Grande

    saman Wednesday, 21 February 2018 04:48 PM

    He is so sure about the cause of explosion happened many hundred miles far from him. But he knows nothing about his next door central bank robbery. even after 3 years. via DM Android App

    nick Wednesday, 21 February 2018 07:57 PM

    doubt this is done buy ltte but almost everyone thinks gota & mara behind this to destabilise the country if found guilty these guys must be put behind bars forever via DM Android App

    Shan Wednesday, 21 February 2018 09:21 PM

    So, who exploded the grenade?

    wiser Thursday, 22 February 2018 11:20 AM

    Now people are freely carrying grenades under yahapalanaya. Salient feature of a good governance.


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