Explosion in Navaladi; no injuries

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 “There was a noise similar to that of an explosion in Navaladi, but we have not got any report of it being a hand grenade or that it took place near a polling booth. Investigations are being conducted into the incident,” he said.


Meanwhile, the Centre for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) said that a hand grenade exploded near a polling booth in Navaladi earlier today. Senior researcher Bhavani Fonseka said no injuries were reported. (JG)