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(All photos: @watchdog_SL) |
A Catholic priest who died on May 18 2009, while leading Tamils away from the conflict zone into army-held territory was remembered, alongside others who lost their lives in the last phase of the armed conflict, at a monument dedicated to him in Kilinochchi.
Father Mariyampillai Sarathjeevan, popularly known as Father Sara, is said to have died of a heart attack, although some reports indicate he was severely assaulted by Sri Lankan soldiers.
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The event, attended by many members of the clergy, alongside civilians, was under surveillance by Sri Lanka's police force, who questioned the local parish priest about the memorial service.
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