Sri Lanka, March 4 -- A youth has been seriously injured in an explosion while attempting to open an object floating in the sea near Arayampathy, Kattankudy, Batticaloa, on the evening of March 3, 2025.

The injured, identified as 23-year-old Varadharajan from Arayampathy, Thirunitrukeni, was initially admitted to the Arayampathy Hospital and later transferred to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital for further treatment.

According to reports, four youths had noticed the floating object while bathing in the sea and attempted to open it, leading to the explosion.

Investigations into the incident are currently underway.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....