More than 10 Civilian feared dead, nearly 50 injured blast in Okkampitiya (Breaking)

(January, 16, Monaragala, Sri Lanka Guardian) Over 10 people have died in the bomb explosion in Okkampitiya, Monaragala district and nearly 50 are injured. Of the wounded the condition of nearly 30 are critical.

The Bus which was plying from Buttala to Okkampitiya with large number of school children has been targeted in the explosion, according to sources.

“Police sources in the area said that the bomb has been placed inside the bus. The explosion has taken place around 7.40 am at a location close to the 3rd mile post at weliara, Okkampitiya. Over 50 casualties have been taken to the Monaragala hospital, the sources added,” the Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka reported.