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<strong>Lest</strong> we forget – Massacres of Tamils 1956 2002<br />
On 28.09.1993, Sri Lankan Air Force<br />
bombers started to circle the area.<br />
More than 35 people took protection in<br />
the bunker at the Uthayan wood mill.<br />
The bombers directly targeted the<br />
bunker. Three bombs were dropped on<br />
the bunker. 30 people including babies<br />
died in the bunker. Only five survived<br />
with injuries.<br />
A memorial at the Uthayan wood mill commemorates those who lost their lives in<br />
this bombing.<br />
89. Kokuvil temple massacre & bombing 29.09.1993<br />
Kokuvil is in the Jaffna district.<br />
Katpulaththu-Amman temple is<br />
located in Kokuvil. The temple is 250<br />
years old.<br />
This historic temple was bombed by<br />
the Indian military in 1988 and by the<br />
Sri Lankan military in 1993.<br />
In September 1988, the Indian<br />
military that drove past the temple opened fire at the devotees and three were killed<br />
on the spot. Five more devotees were injured.<br />
On 29.09.1993, Sri Lankan Air Force bombed this same temple and three more<br />
devotees at the temple were killed.<br />
90. Kurunagar church bombing 13.11.1993<br />
Kurunagar is just one Kms from the Jaffna<br />
town centre along the coast. The Kurunagar<br />
church was built in 1881.<br />
On 13.11.1993, people were gathered<br />
for prayers when Sri Lankan Air<br />
Force bombers dropped two bombs<br />
on the church. Ten people were killed<br />
and more 25 were injured. The<br />
church was badly damaged.<br />
This bombing was condemned by the<br />
Report by NESOHR,<br />
Information Collected by SNE<br />
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