Rashmi Mohamed
Year: 2008
Nationality: Sri Lanka
Killed by: Political Group
Location: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Press organization: Sirasa TV
What's Rashmi Mohamed's story?
Mohamed, a provincial correspondent for Sirasa TV, wascovering the opening ceremony of the new office of the United National Party(UNP) in Anuradhapurawhen a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device. The blast apparently came from a member of the LiberationTigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) inside the newly opened and crowded office of theopposition UNP. The target appeared to be retired Maj. Gen. Janaka Perera, whodied in the blast. At least 27 people died, and at least 80 more were wounded inthe explosion.
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