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Powerful claymore found close to Valachchenai bus stand
2008-10-20 13:30:16

Police have detected and defused a powerful claymore mine close to the Valalchchenai bus stand Monday morning, military sources said.

The mine weighing three and half kilograms was placed near a shop close to the bus stand was found at 7.30 a.m. at a time there were a large number of passengers.

Military officials said earlier in the day the police had received a tip about the mine.

 
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