Explosion in Pollgolla: 2 dead, 12 injured

An explosion occurred near the Youth Centre in Polgolla, Kandy a short while ago (June 6). It is reported that 2 people have died and 12 other injured as a result. This is the second explosion to occur today; 21 people were killed in a claymore explosion that targetted a bus earlier in the day in Katubedde, near the Moratuwa University. Both incidents carry the signature of the LTTE, an internationally condemned, ruthless terrorist outfit.

According to analysts this is typical of a terrorist organization that is on its last legs. The LTTE has suffered a series of setbacks over the past two years, both politically and militarily and its much talked of 'conventional' army has been retreating deeper and deeper into the Wanni on account of determined onslaughts from the security forces.

The Government appeals to all citizens to remain calm and to support the efforts of the heroic security forces by maintaining utmost vigilance at all times.

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