Two Tamil rebels killed in premature explosion

Two Tamil Tiger rebels have died after the explosive-laden jackets they were wearing exploded prematurely.

Two Tamil rebels killed in premature explosion
Sun, 29 Jul, 2001 - 09:50

Two Tamil Tiger rebels have died after the explosive-laden jackets they were wearing exploded prematurely.

The rebels planned to attack a base near Mannar, 135 miles north of Colombo, before dawn.

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