On 14.02.2009 at approximately 8 pm the Sri Lanka Army shelled the residential area of Iranaipaalai. Several civilians were killed in this incident. Due to continuous shelling it is not possible to go to the area under attack. At least 11 civilians including 5 children have been killed at Iranaipaalai and Pandian Vetu areas. The civilians in that area are leaving their possessions and hurriedly fleeing following this attack by the Sri Lanka military.
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