An adult and two children were admitted to hospital after being injured after army soldiers attacked a shop owner in Killinochchi reports the Uthayan.
A 46 year old man, who runs a sewing shop in the region, was attacked by an Sri Lankan army on Sunday night, resulting in injuries to his head.
When locals gathered at the scene to find out what had happened, and seek justice, further army soldiers were called to the area, resulting in a further 2 children being injured during consequential scuffles.
The children, aged 6 and 2, were admitted to hospital, after one was stomped on by a soldier.
One of the soldiers involved in the fight was also admitted to hospital suffering mental illness.
A 46 year old man, who runs a sewing shop in the region, was attacked by an Sri Lankan army on Sunday night, resulting in injuries to his head.
When locals gathered at the scene to find out what had happened, and seek justice, further army soldiers were called to the area, resulting in a further 2 children being injured during consequential scuffles.
The children, aged 6 and 2, were admitted to hospital, after one was stomped on by a soldier.
One of the soldiers involved in the fight was also admitted to hospital suffering mental illness.