Pannankandy Massacre

July 5, 1997
Pannankandy, Mullaitivu
Mass killing
2
Killed

What Happened

On 05.07.1997, Sri Lankan security forces killed 2 Tamil civilians at Pannankandy. The victims were killed during military operations in the area. Though smaller in scale, this massacre was part of the pattern of violence against Tamil civilians.

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 (2 names)

# Name Age Occupation
1 Seenivasagam Panneerselvam 37 Worker
2 Perumal Sasikumar 38 Worker
Children (age ≤ 12)