Thuranilavani Massacre

August 12, 1990
Thuranilavani, Batticaloa
Mass killing
60 +
Killed

What Happened

Thurainilavanai village is situated in the Batticaloa district. On 12.08.1990, morning, Sri Lankan military from the Nilavanai-Kallaru camp rounded up the Nilavanai village and opened fire on the people. More than 60 people were killed.

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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