A resident in the Vadamaratchy east area accidentally uncovered an explosive-laden suicide vest while cleaning a property, prompting police intervention to secure the device.
A residential cleaning operation in Kaddaikadu, located in Vadamaratchy east, resulted in the unexpected discovery of a suicide vest containing explosives on Sunday. The person undertaking the cleaning work identified the device and promptly notified local authorities of the find.
Police responded to the alert and took possession of the explosive-filled vest, removing it from the premises. According to The Island, the LTTE organisation historically deployed such vests as a method to conduct targeted attacks against high-profile individuals during the island's period of armed conflict.
The circumstances surrounding how the vest came to be at the residential location remain unclear from available reports. The discovery highlights the ongoing presence of abandoned explosive materials in certain areas, posing potential risks to residents undertaking routine maintenance activities.
