What Happened
On 30.05.1992, Sri Lankan Air Force bombed Thellipalai temple where civilians had gathered for worship. 5 Tamil civilians were killed and 5 were injured in the attack. The victims included pensioners and students. The bombing of a place of worship demonstrated the military's disregard for protected sites under international law.
Perpetrators
Sri Lankan Air Force
Sources & References
- NESOHR - Lest We Forget Volume I