NGO workers and government employees in Kallady, Batticaloa were subject to questioning by the Sri Lankan military who were collecting personal information on employees, reported Tamilwin.
According to reports foreign NGOs were particularly targeted.
According to a senior employee at one NGO, who wished to remain anonymous, affected employees were very concerned by the army's actions.
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