Hartal in Batticaloa

3 August 2010 05:35 am

A hartal is underway in Batticaloa to commemorate the murder of several Muslim civilians by the LTTE 20 years ago in the East during the war. Over 100 Muslims were killed and some 300 others were injured during the incident.

Schools and stores in Batticaloa were closed while transport was also at a standstill during the hartal.