Hand Grenade explosion injures 8 civilians - Kaattankudi

A hand grenade explosion has been reported from the Kaattankudi town in Batticaloa around 7 PM this evening (Sept 29).

According to the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS), an unknown person has exploded the hand grenade at the public bus stand. Eight civilians have suffered injuries and one motorbike received injuries in the explosion, the sources added.

Police conducts further investigations.