A memorial for a 1984 massacre of Tamil co-operative workers was opened on Saturday in Kaithady, Thenmarachchi.
On 13th August 1984, ten civilians including workers from the Thenmarachchi West Multipurpose Co-operative Society were killed by Sri Lankan soldiers.
The memorial to the victims was opened today by ITAK leader Mavai Senathirajah.
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