A mass grave was discovered on Thursday in Velanai, off the Jaffna Peninsula.
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Human remains were discovered at several spots in the grounds of the Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha compound while the Ceylon Electricity Board carried out work to replace an electrical transformer.
According to Uthayan, electrical works were halted on discovering the remains and the police called. Police were then reportedly stationed to guard the site.
Forensic investigators were called to the scene on the instructions of Kayts Magistrates Court.