2 policemen shot by suspected Tamil Tigers

Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels shot and wounded 2 policemen on Wednesday in northern Sri Lanka, the military said.

One policeman was in critical condition, said Brig. Daya Ratnayake, military spokesman

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Since the assassination of Sri Lanka's foreign minister last week, suspected rebels have launched increased attacks on security forces.