The dead body of a 47-year old Tamil woman was found on the premises of Naachchimaar Kovil in Jaffna this month, badly mutilated and raped according to medical sources.
The Sri Lankan military has been accused of the rape and murder.
The victim was identified as 47-year-old Markandu Yogarany, a war displaced woman from Vavuniya who was suffering from mental health issues, following the end of the armed conflict. She was staying with the Holy Family Convent who had reported her missing since the 4th of October.
The body was discovered on the temple premises on the 17th of October.
WARNING: Graphic images are featured below.
The Sri Lankan military has been accused of the rape and murder.
The victim was identified as 47-year-old Markandu Yogarany, a war displaced woman from Vavuniya who was suffering from mental health issues, following the end of the armed conflict. She was staying with the Holy Family Convent who had reported her missing since the 4th of October.
The body was discovered on the temple premises on the 17th of October.
WARNING: Graphic images are featured below.
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