Chundikulam Massacre 1994

February 18, 1994
Chundikulam, Jaffna
Mass killing
10
Killed

What Happened

On 18.02.1994, Sri Lankan security forces massacred 10 Tamil civilians at Chundikulam in Jaffna district. The victims were killed during a military operation in the area. The massacre targeted civilians who had no involvement in the armed conflict.

Perpetrators

Sri Lankan Navy

Sources & References

  • NESOHR - Lest We Forget Volume I

Documented Victim Demographics

Based on victims with documented names and details

Documented Victims (10 names)

# Name Age Occupation
1 Jesurasa Alosiyas Santhakumar 22 Fisherman
2 Aseervatham Vinachsenithy Marisaleen 44 Fisherman
3 Amirthanayagam John Fernando 35 Fisherman
4 Antonypillai Iyakkopillai 46 Fisherman
5 Manuvetpillai Mariaseelan 26 Fisherman
6 Kariyoppillai Aruljeyaseelan 25 Fisherman
7 Iyakkopillai Nixshan 20 Fisherman
8 Iyakko Mariyelpillai 29 Fisherman
9 Fisherman 9 Fisherman
10 Fisherman 10 Fisherman
Children (age ≤ 12)