New explosion near Kochchikade Church [UPDATE]

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – An explosion is reported in the vicinity of the St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, a short while ago (22).

The explosion had occurred when the Security Forces’ Personnel attempted to defuse the newly-discovered explosives in a vehicle.

No casualties were reported.

Meanwhile, the Police have discovered 87 low explosive detonators abandoned at the private bus stand in Bastian Mawatha in Pettah.