The home of a priest in Chavakachcheri was robbed by an armed gang this weekend, as crime across Jaffna continues despite the heavy military presence in the peninsula.
At least 8 masked men armed with swords broke into the home in the early hours of Saturday morning. The residents of the house were all threatened and locked in a room, whilst the gang burgled the property, stealing gold jewellery belonging to the family.
The Sri Lankan police say they are investigating the incident.
Despite the heavy military presence and the recent ramp up in security forces due to crime, attacks on homes and properties have continued across Jaffna.
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