COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 31-year-old man was arrested along with explosives in Dikhena, Baduraliya.

Police stated the arrest made during a search operation, following the recovery of hand grenades at a school in the area. The police identified the individual as a relative of the suspect who left the hand grenades at the school.

The arrested is a 31-year-old resident of Handigalla.

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