(UTV|COLOMBO) – A accidental explosion of an unserviceable device that remained in the perimeter of the Vasavilan Army Camp, in Palaly has killed one soldier and injured two soldiers who were engaged in clearing work.
The Army said it is believed that the explosive device was left unattended underground in an area yet to be cleared. The Police and the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police is investigating the incident.
Although over 97% of humanitarian demining has been already completed in the affected grounds giving priority to the areas of civilian habitation and land to be resettled, some land around the Army camps are yet to be cleared of explosives.
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