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Civic members of the Karaveddi South-West Pirathesa Sapai (PS) were attacked by security forces after commemorating LTTE cadres, just days before the annual Heroes Day on November 27 or 'Maaveerar Naal'.
According to TamilNet, the chair of Karaveddi South-West PS, Mr P. Viyakes, was questioned by security personnel and later attacked.
Further reports of attacks on the deputy head of Valveddiththurai Urban Council have also emerged.
Members of the Sri Lankan military allegedly attacked the councillor’s house at 2am and threatened his family.
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Videos and pictures from the aftermath of the attack have now emerged.
The Valveddiththurai Urban Council recently won a case to build a public park at a former site of memorial monuments, bulldozed by the army in 2010.
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