A bomb had been exploded in the Olcott Mawatha, Pettah in Colombo around 12.15 p.m today, 30 August.

The Director of the National hospital Colombo, Dr Hector Weerasinha said that 45 people suffered injuries were admitted to the hospital. Few of the victims who suffered severe injuries were already taken for immediate surgeries. Three females and two children were among the victims suffered injuries, hospital sources added.