On 13.11.1993, Sri Lankan Air Force bombed Kurunagar church in Jaffna where civilians had taken refuge. 10 Tamil civilians were killed and 25 were injured. The church was sheltering displaced families who believed they would be safe in a place of worship. The bombing of the church was condemned as a war crime.
Sri Lankan Air Force
Based on victims with documented names and details
| # | Name | Age | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mery Jeyaseeli Thasiyas | 50 | Housewife |
| 2 | Anton Anchsala | 40 | Housewife |
| 3 | Kuroos Akkines | 60 | Pensioner |
| 4 | JohnLooththu Seviyar | 45 | Worker |
| 5 | Aarokianathar Silvan Sajeevan | 18 | Student |
| 6 | Anton Puspaleela | 41 | Housewife |
| 7 | Mery Sinthuya Mathuranayakam | 2.5 (Child) | Infant |
| 8 | Singarasa Jujin Kamalitta | 15 | Student |
| 9 | Kabirial Anton | 48 | Fisherman |
| 10 | Akkines Kurusupillai | 80 | - |
| 11 | Mery Vennila Antonipillai | 27 | Teacher |
| 12 | Singarayar Jani Kanoji | 8 (Child) | Student |