We don't think the attackers were able to get out of the area. If we have the cooperation of the public, we can get at the killers.

The minister had just returned from a swim and was getting inside his home when he was shot.

From the style and weapons used we're convinced it's the work of the Tigers. It's definitely the work of the LTTE.

There are casualties but the fate of the commander is not known yet. He was critically wounded.

The army commander is critically injured.

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