SL military collects details of families in Jaffna

by admin
Apr 2, 2014
The Sri Lankan military has been collecting details of families in the Jaffna district this week, sparking fear amongst locals, reported Uthayan.

Using a form with 42 questions since Tuesday, military personnel have already collected details of Tamils in Sangaanai, Siththangeni and Vaddukoddai.

When asked by the Uthayan why the information was being collected officers at the military's Jaffna Headquarters said they would answer after receiving instructions from the regional military officer

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