Claymore blast in Kili

30 January 2011 04:53 am

Investigations are being carried out by the Kilinochchi police after a claymore exploded in Vishvamadu, Kilinochchi killing a 19 year old youth and injuring another on Friday. The two individuals were injured while they were clearing a land area of plants.

The claymore was reportedly hidden and is believed to have been fixed in the area during the time of the war.

The weight of the claymore is believed to be 250grams, the police said. (Daily Mirror online)