Paranthan junction massacre 24.07.1990
Paranthan is in the Kilinochchi district on the A-9 highway. This town hosted a chemical factory in the past. The people’s main occupation is farming. This town was badly affected by the military activities in the 1980’s. On 24.07.1990, Sri Lankan army was dropped by helicopter in Suddaithivu near
Elephant Pass to rescue the military in Elephant Pass. This military was moving forward through Paranthan towards Elephant Pass. The military began attacking the people living near the Paranthan junction. The people killed were burnt inside their homes. More than 10 civilians lost their lives in this incident. Many more were injured.
This incident took place at 9.00 am. People had displaced from the place and were unaware of what has happened to their relatives. They returned to their homes only on 07.09.1990. People recovered the half burnt bodies of their dead relatives.
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