A Sri Lankan army personnel was killed and two others severe injured from an explosion in Palaly, reportedly caused by a land mine in the occupied area.
The personnel were clearing some land within the army camp’s premises, reportedly setting off a landmine when attempting to move a large rock.
One personnel died on the spot from the impact. The other two were admitted to hospital.
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