Youth shot dead in Thirunelvely

[TamilNet, Sunday, 07 May 2006, 14:13 GMT]
Unknown gunmen shot dead a youth in Thirunelvely, Jaffna at 5.30 p.m., Sunday, sources in Jaffna said. The youth was walking along Palaly road towards Thirunelvely junction when he was shot in close range by the gunmen who escaped from the scene.

The youth received four gunshot wounds and died on the spot.

The youth was wearing white shorts and white T-shirt and is reported to be from Neervely area.

His body has been taken to Jaffna Teaching Hospital and is awaiting identification.