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Gun battle in Kalmunai: 15 including suicide bomber killed

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At least 15 persons including suicide bomber were killed following the explosion that took place in a house in Kalmunai where a gun battle also occurred last night.

Among the bodies recovered inside the house, there were three men, three women and six children. 

Three more bodies of men suspected to be suicide bombers were also found outside the house.

Police said there were no casualties of armed forces personnel.

The Police suspect a suicide bomber had triggered the explosion.

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said that the Police and the Special Task Force (STF) received a tip from a police constable who was on traffic duty about a house with a group of suspicious people. 

"When the STF tried to enter the house, shots were fired from the house towards the STF commandos followed by an explosion inside the house," he said. 

A severely injured woman and a child were found inside the house and were hospitalized by the armed forces.

Search operations are still going on. 

An indefinite curfew was clamped in the Kalmunai, Chawalakade and Sammanthurai Police areas after a gun battle ensued between STF personnel and an armed group in the Sainthamaruthu area in Kalmunai.

A stock of more than 150 gelignite sticks, IS uniform, a large stock of steel pellets, a drone, a suspicious van and a laptop were also recovered during the search operation in Samanthurai.

He said the objects were detected based on information received by the State Intelligence Service.

Meanwhile, the police curfew in the other parts of the country was effective from 10 pm on Friday to 4 am on Saturday.

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said 80 suspects had been arrested so far on suspicion of having links with the recent terror attacks.

Police on Friday arrested 10 suspects during the search operations carried out island wide. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

 

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  • Missaka Friday, 26 April 2019 08:26 PM

    Do not spare any culprits. Kill them all. No mercy for morons!!!

    Arabic - Srilabi Friday, 26 April 2019 09:05 PM

    Money given by Arabi to Mi3 in Singapore to buy Sri Lanka .

    Arabic - Srilabi Friday, 26 April 2019 09:06 PM

    Money given by Arabi to Mi3 in Singapore to buy Sri Lanka .

    Arabic - Srilabi Friday, 26 April 2019 09:06 PM

    Money given by Arabi to Mi3 in Singapore to buy Sri Lanka .

    Shelly Friday, 26 April 2019 09:34 PM

    SF take in charge, before it’s too late

    Lakshani Perera Friday, 26 April 2019 10:06 PM

    Let there be no injuries for our heroes!

    vithura Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:42 AM

    Both the main political parties were falling over each other in their race to appease the Muslims in the East to undermine the legitimate rights of the Tamils and now they are reaping what they sowed! TNA too should take their share of the blame in joining hands with these Islamic parties for sharing power in the Eastern PC, thus being a mute spectator. The Governor has a lot to answer, he cannot hide.

    vithura Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:42 AM

    Both the main political parties were falling over each other in their race to appease the Muslims in the East to undermine the legitimate rights of the Tamils and now they are reaping what they sowed! TNA too should take their share of the blame in joining hands with these Islamic parties for sharing power in the Eastern PC, thus being a mute spectator. The Governor has a lot to answer, he cannot hide.

    P. Silva Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:42 AM

    should be clear in Kalmunai, Samanturai, Kathnkudi, Akkaraipathu, Beruwala, Dharga Town, Mawanalla, Colombo, Kandy and Putalma district. then, control whole country. STF, Special trained forces must be conduct operation these area ASAP.

    Dr.Raghav Sharma Saturday, 27 April 2019 02:57 AM

    If Sri Lanka wants to progress in economy and humanity, just eliminate all radical elements without any second thoughts.Just wipe them out. Also deal mercilessly with the politicians who are sympathizers to these criminals. If needs to be banned the religions which encourage murders and destruction

    killDy Saturday, 27 April 2019 05:07 AM

    here we go. 1983 all over again. sl army go on a rampage after llte bombs. now same but with muslims.

    Colombo Saturday, 27 April 2019 06:22 AM

    Hopefully, the naive liberals and 'moderate' apologists who screamed 'racism', 'oppression' and 'murder' at the drop of a hat, would now come out from their rocks to see the bitter consequences of tolerating Islamic extremism.

    sunil vijaya Saturday, 27 April 2019 06:24 AM

    nip at the bud. true last govt. did eliminate tigers but certainly IGNORED the threat by wahaabis and soon were more involved with china on development. east, especially pottuvil was a breeding ground!

    uphold.unity_SL Saturday, 27 April 2019 08:36 AM

    these ISIS supporters musnt be spared. the whole Eastern province must be thoroughly comb searched. we along with intel officers live in Colombo and think everything is all okay.. but only now we know the extent....

    Dr.Raghavan Pathmanthan Saturday, 27 April 2019 09:34 AM

    No more medicine will work (means peace talks) . Opt for surgery to eliminate extremist elements.

    mohamed Saturday, 27 April 2019 12:09 PM

    President please call SF and ask him to handle immediately why are you still waiting for please do not make things to get bad to worst. Please call him and HAND OVER THE DEFERENCE PORTFOLIO TO HIM

    Dester Husli Saturday, 27 April 2019 09:54 PM

    Why still the Sri Lankan government is hesitating to arrest Hisbullah and Rishad who are the mastermind behind all these !


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