Death toll rise to 12 , More than 30 injured in Suicide blast in Vavuniya


(June 16, Vauniya, Sri Lanka Guardian) 12 Police personnel were killed and nearly 30 were injured in a deadly Tamil Tiger suicide bombing near the SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police) office building in Vavuniya today morning. The bomber, who was riding a motor cycle, exploded himself the entrance of the police station. (Image: Sri Lankan police officers carry the wreckage of a motorcycle used in a suspected LTTE black Tiger suicide blast in Vavuniya, June 16, 2008.)

More such attacks are expected as the LTTE is facing increased pressure from the military in the north. It was only two days ago (14th) the police arrested 6 LTTE suspects (including one woman) with explosives in Wattala area.



- Sri Lanka Guardian