Two suicide vests recovered from jungle area in Vavuniya

Two suicide vests recovered from jungle area in Vavuniya

February 18, 2021   11:59 am

Two suicide vests buried in a jungle area at Sinnathampanei, Settikulam in Vavuniya, have been recovered.

Settikulam Police said the suicide vests were found following a tip-off received from intelligence officers.

The suicide vests, each weighing nearly 2.5kg, are to be deactivated by the Police Special Task Force (STF) after obtaining a court order from the Vavuniya Magistrate’s Court.

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