Police have discovered a three‑wheeler suspected to have been used in a deadly bomb attack on a house in Dehiwala today, abandoned in the Ihala Bope area.

The attack occurred around 3 am in Sirisagabo Mawatha, when an unidentified assailant arrived in the vehicle, knocked on the door of the residence, and hurled a hand‑bomb inside once the occupants opened it. 

CCTV footage captured the suspect arriving in the three‑wheeler moments before the blast.

Two children, aged 11 and 17, who were asleep inside the house, sustained critical injuries and later died after being admitted to hospital. 

Their 55‑year‑old father also suffered injuries to his leg. Police confirmed that no criminal charges are linked to him.

A local magistrate’s inquiry was conducted this morning. 

The motive for the attack remains unclear, and three police teams have been deployed to carry out further investigations and track down the suspects. (Newswire)

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A hand grenade was recovered from a building located at Anagaarika Dharmapala Mawatha in Dehiwala today (Dec 06), the Police said.

The grenade was found on the 5th floor of an 11-story building that was built and had been abandoned. 

It was found by security officials at the site, who had informed the Dehiwala Police of a polythene bag found with an object similar to a hand grenade. 

Investigations by the Police had confirmed that the object was a hand grenade. 

Upon being informed the bomb disposal unit of the Police Special Task Force had removed the hand grenade from the building. (NewsWire)

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