Puthukkudiyiruppu Junction Bombing

November 1, 1990
Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu
Aerial bombing
28
Killed
50
Injured

What Happened

Sri Lankan Air Force bombed Puthukkudiyiruppu junction in Mullaitivu district. 28 civilians were killed and over 50 were injured in the attack. The junction was a busy civilian area with shops and transport services. The bombing occurred without warning, causing massive casualties among people going about their daily activities. Many victims were waiting for transport or shopping when the bombs fell.

Perpetrators

Sri Lankan Air Force

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 Displaced person 1 -
2 Displaced person 2 -
3 Victim 3 -
4 Victim 4 -
5 Victim 5 -
6 Victim died en route 1 -
7 Victim died en route 2 -
8 Victim died en route 3 -
9 Body found next day 1 -
10 Body found next day 2 -
Children (age ≤ 12)
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