COLOMBO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - A bomb blast in the Sri Lankan capital on Friday injured President Mahinda Rajapakse's brother, who is also the country's defence secretary, a Reuters witness said.

Gothabaya Rajapakse, who was admitted to hospital, has taken a hard line against Tamil Tiger rebels since he was appointed a year ago.

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