Sri Lanka’s Special Task Force (STF) have shot and injured at least two men in Jaffna last night.
The shooting took place in Thenmaradchi, at approximately 19:30 on Sunday evening.
The injured have been admitted to Chavakachcheri Base Hospital.
The STF personnel who opened fire were reportedly arrested this morning and produced before the Chavakachcheri court, before being released on bail.
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