Remembering the children of Batticaloa's Zion Church

As we mark one year since the Easter Sunday bombings, we remember the children killed in the bombing of Zion church in Batticaloa.

^{Two and half year old Ahimsa Surenthirakumar} 

Families and loved ones wept as bodies were identified and funerals took place last year, many having lost more than one member of their family. 

^{Mother and daughter, Sinthu and Anjalina Jegathas}

^{Brother and sister killed in Easter Sunday blast} 

^{Mother and daughter, Rebecca and Aliyahan Suraithasan}

^{9 year old Kevin Kuventhirarasa} 

At the time, the Director of Batticaloa General Hospital confirmed at least 14 local children had been killed. 

^{Jehonika, student at Cecilia Girls School}

^{13 year old John Jeshuran}

^{10 year old Jepinath Mahenthran}

^{13 year old Jekshan Jet}

^{Aftermath of bombing at Zion church in Batticaloa}

Eyewitnesses at the Zion church described the suspected bomber travelling towards children who had gathered to celebrate Easter Sunday. 

At least 26 people were killed at the church with over 100 wounded. 

^{Funeral of Batticaloa Zion church bombing victim}