Suicide attack on Sri Lanka's Temple of the Tooth kills 8
In the heart of Sri Lanka's sacred city, a tranquil oasis was shattered by the sound of explosions and screams. On a fateful day, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist organization, orchestrated a devastating suicide attack on the revered Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The blast claimed the lives of eight innocent people and left 25 others wounded, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. This senseless act of terror sent shockwaves across the nation, sparking outrage and grief among the people of Sri Lanka.
Occurred on: January 25th, 1998