Vavuniya Claymore attack (7 Killed, 2007)

April 7, 2007
Vavuniya, Vavuniya
Claymore attack
7 +
Killed
25
Injured

What Happened

A Claymore mine was triggered on Vavuniya Mannar Road, 25 km west of Vavuniya town, killing 7 and wounding 25, including four children, Police said. The bomb attack has targeted a Sri Lanka Transport Board (CTB) bus, carrying Tamil and Muslim civilians, travelling from Mannar to Vavuniya Saturday around 7:40 a.m. between Piramanalankulam and Puthukulam. 19 wounded patients were rushed to Vavuniya hospital, according to medical sources.

Perpetrators

Sri Lankan Police

Sources & References

  • https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=21821

Documented Victim Demographics

Based on victims with documented names and details

Documented Victims (1 names)

# Name Age Occupation
1 Mudiyappu Jesunayagam 25 -
Children (age ≤ 12)