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02nd June 2019 08:42:17 Hours

Explosion of an Old Explosive Device in Palaly Army Camp Premises Kills One Soldier & Injures Two More

The accidental explosion of an unserviceable device that had remained in the perimeter areas of Vasavilan Army Camp, Palaly killed one soldier and injured two soldiers who were engaged in some clearing work at dusk on Saturday (1).

It is believed that the said explosive device had been left unattended underground in areas yet to be cleared at the time of the explosion.

Police and Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police investigations are underway.

Although over 97% of humanitarian demining has been already completed in the affected grounds giving priority to the areas of civilian habitation and land to be resettled, some land around the Army camps are yet to be cleared of explosives.Sports brands | Saucony Lanzar JAV 2 - Unisex , Worldarchitecturefestival