[ad#200×200]A minor bomb explosion was reported near the Red Mosque at Bangasala Street, Petta, today (Jan 3) at around 4.55p.m.
Two people who sustained minor injuries including a 16 year old, were admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo, our correspondent said reporting from the blast site. According to available evidences, the blast had occurred inside a van, he said. The explosion is believed caused due to an IED placed inside the van, a Petta Police official said.