Protest in Iranaitivu against burial move...

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Residents of Iranaitivu Island in Kilinochchi are protesting against the government’s move to bury COVID-19 victims in the island. The protesting people are seen filling the pits dug by some people to bury the bodies. Pix by Sithum Chaturanga

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RoaringCreek Wednesday, 03 March 2021 12:39 PM

This government make a mess of everything it handles as there are too many cooks who are not cooks. They are crooks.

Nana Wednesday, 03 March 2021 03:16 PM

Not in my backyard please. Why not find a place in Hambantota district?

Johan Wednesday, 03 March 2021 04:06 PM

It could be buried in every Muslim burial ground with more depths or other wise in remote areas which has mountains or isolated areas .Low level Areas are not so advisable

Ramasamy Wednesday, 03 March 2021 04:13 PM

Well now it is going to be Muslims vs Tamils..

Sandaruwan Wednesday, 03 March 2021 05:51 PM

Ok continue with Cremation

Grero Wednesday, 03 March 2021 06:54 PM

Muslims must give their property to bury the covid bodies

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