COLOMBO (News 1st): A bomb was defused by a controlled explosion at Kochikade near the St Anthony’s Church, Kochikade, Colombo 13.

According to Police, the bomb was discovered by a joint operation of the STF and Air Force while they were searching a suspicious vehicle.

No casualties have been reported in the incident.

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