More on Massive Colombo Bomb/TamilNet
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Massive blast rocks Downtown Colombo
[TamilNet, October 15, 1997]

A massive blast rocked Colombo's financial centre, at 7.10 this morning. A
suspected truck bomb caused extensive damage to the area. A fire-fight
ensued and lasted for 3 hours, as 20 or 30 attackers fought off Sri Lankan
security forces who moved into the area. Another explosion and fire-fight
occurred near the state press building.
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