A search operation was carried our by Sri Lankan police inside a Jaffna University student hostel this morning, reports Uthayan.
The security forces arrived unannounced and proceeded to search the entire premises, said students, shaken by the incident.
When asked who was responsible, the officers reportedly replied that the Officer in Charge was not present.
Belonging to the University of Jaffna, the hostel is situated in Koppai.
The incident today is the latest in an increasing number of search operations being carried out by Sri Lankan security forces, including the military, across the North-East over recent weeks, citing a manhunt for alleged LTTE fighters claimed to be on the run.
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