Minor blast in Pettah

[June 24 2010]

Police media spokesman SP Prishantha Jayakody said that a minor blast has occurred at an apple stand on Bodhiraja Mawatha in Pettah near the bus stand due to a suspected hand grenade. He said that 9 people have received minor injuries. Sabotage is not suspected as it is believed to have been carried out due to personal enmity.