Explosion at Dehiwala Zoo

(February 03, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) An explosion has taken place inside Dehiwala Zoo today at 10.30AM. According to available information, six civilians have been injured in the blast that took place inside the Birds Park. A hand grenade is suspected to be the source of the minor explosion. Zoo has been temporarily closed following the blast.

Number of persons injured from the grenade attack at the Dehiwala Zoo this morning has risen to seven, Kalubowila Hospital authorities say.

The Dehiwala Zoo was temporarily closed for public by the Zoo authorities following the hand grenade explosion.