Five civilians murdered in Jaffna and Akkareipaththu

 

Three civilians including a woman have been killed in Mirisuwil, Jaffna this morning. According to the police sources, victims are to be identified. Chavakachcheri police is conducting further investigations.

Meanwhile, two civilians who had been transporting timber to a saw mill were found shot dead at Aakkareipaththu early this morning. The Police believe the murders were committed at 9.30 last night. Police sources informed that the victims are from Welimada area. Akkareipaththu police is conducting further investigations.