Sinhalese intelligence officers forcefully entered the Uthayan newspaper offices in Jaffna on Wednesday, whilst its employees were holding a blood donation event to commemorate the Mullivaikal massacres of 2009.
When questioned by Uthayan staff, the officers said that they were from the Sri Lankan police and were present to take pictures.
The intelligence personnel forcefully entered the event in civilian clothing without providing identification to organisers. Uthayan staff who organised the event have complained to the local police department.
When questioned by Uthayan staff, the officers said that they were from the Sri Lankan police and were present to take pictures.
The intelligence personnel forcefully entered the event in civilian clothing without providing identification to organisers. Uthayan staff who organised the event have complained to the local police department.