What Happened
On 29.09.1993, Sri Lankan forces attacked Kokkuvil temple in Jaffna. 6 Tamil civilians were killed and 5 were injured in the massacre and bombing. The temple was a place where civilians had gathered, believing it to be safe. The attack on this religious site caused outrage in the Tamil community.
Perpetrators
Sri Lankan Air Force
Sources & References
- NESOHR - Lest We Forget Volume I