Masked individuals on motorcycles circle ITAK leader's home in Jaffna

by Sharmini
Jun 29, 2024

A group of masked individuals carrying weapons were seen circling Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) leader Sivagnanam Shritharan's residence in Jaffna yesterday. 

CCTV footage from Shritharan's home shows the group on four motorbikes with their number plates covered riding outside Shritharan's home in a suspicious manner.  

Shritharan who was elected as ITAK's leader earlier this year has been a vocal critic of the Sri Lankan government and has highlighted the ongoing issues faced by Tamils in the North-East. 

 

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