Two civilians shot dead in Kalmunai

[TamilNet, Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 18:41 GMT]
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed Mr. Nallathamby Ravinthiran (28), a Tamil refugee, and Mr. A. Mohammed Galeel (39), a Muslim resident from Kalmunaikuddy Shivo road, at Kalmunai bus stand approximately 100 meters away from the Kalmunai Police station around 8.00 PM Wednesday, Kalmunai Police said.

Police said the reason for the killings was not clear

The victims worked as time-keepers in the bus stand, according to residents.

Kalmunai is located 39 km south of Batticaloa.