By: AswathyNair
A former LTTE member who was severely injured in an accidental explosion at his house in Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi last Friday (July 03) has succumbed to his injuries today.
The 44 year-old man, who was a rehabilitated former LTTE cadre, was undergoing treatment at the Anuradhapura Hospital after being transferred from Kilinochchi Hospital.
According to the police, the deceased was making bombs to mark the Black Tiger day, which falls on July 5th when one of the home-made devices exploded prematurely in his house.
During a search of his house, the police found two home-made bombs and detonators.
Following the explosion, the Terrorist Investigation Division of police arrested the victim’s wife, who is a school teacher from Iyakkachchi and another suspect on Sunday. It has been reported that the wife is also a former LTTE cadre.
They have been detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for further interrogations, the Police added.
The Security forces have stepped up security in the North following the incident.
