What Happened
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) troopers shot and killed four fishermen at the shores of Pesalai in Mannar and lobbed at least four grenades Saturday morning into the Church of Our Lady of Victory in Pesalai, killing a woman and wounding at least 44 persons, half of them in critical condition. The four fishermen were killed at the shores of Pesalai, 15 km northwest of Mannar, around 7:00 a.m. Saturday, when the troopers began attacking civilians after a naval battle with the Sea Tigers near Pesalai. Six of eight missing SLN troopers were confirmed dead in the sea fight, according to SLN sources. 44 civilians were transferred to Mannar hospital from Pesalai Peripheral Medical Facility. Around 20 persons were in critical condition and were being transferred to Anuradhapura and Vavuniya hospitals.
Perpetrators
Sri Lankan Navy
Sources & References
- https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=18533