On 11, 08.1990, Sri Lankan military rounded up the villages of Chenkaladi and Kiran and opened fire on the villagers. More than 10 civilians who were injured were admitted in the Eravur hospital.
On 12.08.1990, the hospitalized civilians at the Eravur hospital were hacked to death by the Sri Lankan military and Muslim groups between 11.00am till 12.00 noon.