LTTE suicide bomb blast near Catholic Church ; five killed - Wattala

LTTE terrorists have carried out a suicide bomb attack near the sacred St Ann's church , Hekitta , Wattla in the north of Sri Lankan capital this morning (Dec 28). According to police sources, a male suicide bomber has exploded himself around 9 AM in front of the Civil Defence Force office on the church road.

Five people have been killed and at least 17 others suffered injuries in the attack. An Army officer and 4 other CDF personnel were among those killed in the bomb blast. The injured have been admitted to Teaching Hospital, Ragama and National Hospital, Colombo. Sources in the Ragama hospital said that 2 of the 10 injured admitted to the hospital are in serious condition.

According to eyewitnesses, the suicide bomber had exploded himself when he was stopped by the security personnel on guard from entering the CDF office.

More information will follow...