Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Two individuals have been seriously injured after a suspected mortar bomb exploded this afternoon (29) in the Thattuwaankotte area of Kilinochchi.

Police say the two men are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kilinochchi Hospital.

The victims, who are residents of Kilinochchi and Jaffna, reportedly found the device buried while they were excavating at an abandoned house.

Police suspect the mortar exploded when the pair attempted to cut into it.

The incident is currently under investigation.

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