SL military surround Nimalaroopan's funeral

by admin
Jul 23, 2012

Photographs Tamilwin

Sri Lankan military, intelligence and police officers descended upon the funeral proceedings of Nimalaroopan - the Tamil political prisoner who was murdered whilst in custody - on Tuesday, reports Tamilwin.

Mourners were unable to pay their respects freely as security personnel surrounded the event.

The body of Nimalaroopan, obtained after much restrictions and prohibitions (see here and here), was brought to his family home in Nelukkulam, Vavuniya on Monday night. He was buried at Nelukkulam Hindu Cemetery at 4pm on Tuesday. 

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