What Happened
On 09.06.1991, Sri Lankan Army attacked Vantharumoolai village in Batticaloa district. 10 Tamil civilians were killed in the massacre. The attack followed the pattern of military operations in the Eastern Province where soldiers entered villages and killed civilians. Many victims were killed in their homes or while attempting to flee.
Perpetrators
Sri Lankan Army
Sources & References
- NESOHR - Lest We Forget Volume I