Personal data
Name
Malini Uthayakumar
Date of birth
1980
Age
27
Place of birth
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Biographical details
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Indcident
Date
03.01.2007
Location
Padahuththurai, Mannar
Description
A small fishing community in Padahuthurai was bombed by the Sri Lankan Air Force. On 1st January 2007, the New Year was celebrated by the community as most Christians in the island do. 2nd January was a relaxed day and the community awaited the arrival of one of its families who had gone away to celebrate new-year with other relatives 10 Kms away. For two hours, they heard the drone of the usual spy plane which concerned them but that was common. There was no noise of a bomber which would have send them scurrying for safety. At 9.35 am, the eagerly awaited Kuhan and his family arrived walking from the bus stand a bit further away. The entire clan, especially the children ran to greet, happy New Year. That was the last pleasant memory of the community.
Legal situation (investigation/criminal proceedings)
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