Foundation stone laid to rebuild flattened war monument at Jaffna Uni

Vice Chancellor of Jaffna University Prof. Srisatkunarajah today laid the foundation stone to reconstruct the war monument at the Jaffna University, which was demolished recently.

The Vice Chancellor said the decision was taken to rebuild the monument considering the students’ protests and the Harthal launched in North and East.

The momument was flattened by the university administration, as it was seen as an obstruction to unity and reconciliation. (Sithum Chaturange)