One arrested with stock of explosives in Batticaloa

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A suspect had been arrested with a large stock of explosives hidden in a house at Karadiyannaru in Batticaloa last evening.

Accordingly, 762 gelignite sticks, 2,622 kilos of ammonia, 6,000 fuses and 113 cyanide sticks were seized.

The Batticaloa District Crime Investigation Division is conducting further investigations. (Jaufer Khan)

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SODHA Monday, 04 January 2021 01:09 PM

PC elections campaign......

Karalliyaddekamalasiri Monday, 04 January 2021 01:14 PM

Pls his excellency president, save our Mother land from the extremists

Sherlock Holmans Monday, 04 January 2021 04:11 PM

What is the background? ISIS or LTTE?

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