Suicide bomber targets government minister in a suburb of Colombo

On 9 October 2008 a suicide bomber targeted a government minister in a suburb of Colombo. The attack occurred in the town of Boralwegamuwa, located 6 mi/10 km east of Colombo. One person was killed and at least four others were injured in the incident. Reports indicate that the bomber detonated the explosives as the minister's convoy passed through. A government spokesperson stated that a female suicide bomber perpetrated the attack and that the minister was unharmed. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack; however, authorities suspect the Tamil Tigers.