Muthur Kadatkaraichenai Massacre

November 8, 1985 - November 10, 1985
Muthur, Trincomalee
Mass killing
30 +
Killed

What Happened

All three divisions of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces attacked Muthur and Kadatkaraichenai areas by land, air and sea on 08-10 November 1985. Civilians were shot, killed and burnt with their houses.

More than 70 civilians who sought refuge in temples were arrested and disappeared. More than 100 houses were set fire. More than 30 civilians were killed in this attack.

Perpetrators

Sri Lankan Army

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 Victim 1 -
2 Victim 2 -
3 Victim 3 -
4 Victim 4 -
5 Victim 5 -
6 Victim 6 -
7 Victim 7 -
8 Victim 8 -
9 Victim 9 -
10 Victim 10 -
Children (age ≤ 12)
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