The 2008 Sri Lanka roadside bombings were two separate roadside bombings that killed 32 people and injured 62 others on January 16, 2008. The first roadside bomb was aimed towards a civilian bus, with gunmen shooting at fleeing survivors and then retreating into the bush, killing farmers who encountered them. The second roadside bomb was aimed towards a military vehicle, injuring three soldiers. The Sri Lankan Government has blamed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for the attacks.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
| 2008 Sri Lanka bus bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Buttala, Sri Lanka |
| Date | January 16, 2008 (UTC+5:30) |
Attack type | Roadside bomb, shooting, ambush |
| Deaths | 32[1] |
| Injured | 62 |
| Perpetrators | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam |
See also
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