Four women injured in explosion while clearing land mines in Mankulam

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By Romesh Madusanka

Colombo , September 5 (Daily Mirror) - Four women were injured when a land mine exploded while they were clearing mines in Mankulam, Vavuniya last evening.

Police said the women, who were part of a non-governmental organization engaged in demining land mines buried by the LTTE, were initially admitted to the Mankulam Hospital.

They were later transferred to the Kilinochchi Hospital for further treatment.

The injured women are between the ages of 39 and 43. The Thunukkai Police are carrying out further investigations.

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 06 September 2024 10:35 AM

Very sad,innocent women, working for a wage getting injured. Authorities should pay adequate compensations to the injured victims.

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Citizen Friday, 06 September 2024 11:54 AM

Very sad to read this news. They are doing a great job. However these people must be thoroughly trained and should not be pressurised to clear the mines quickly. I wish them a quick recovery. Are they insured to cover accidents and deaths ?

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Danny Friday, 06 September 2024 02:22 PM

This is what the politicians of UNP, SLFP and SLPP gave to the nation after independence. Racism, Riots, Wars and that led to Misery, hungry and Bankruptcy. While they all are doing well with looter money, poor women are doing these to earn something for their families.

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VRAJ Saturday, 07 September 2024 07:26 AM

WHO WORK WITH LAND MINES FIELD ? MUST HAVE INSURACE POLICY BY GOWNMENT.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Saturday, 07 September 2024 09:15 AM

Should get the Canadians to come and do tis job. It is mostly their new citizens who are responsible.

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