In brief
Delivery
The head of a young man was delivered at the home of UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake on 2 March by unidentified persons. Other body parts were delivered at the houses of Mr Karunanayake’s relatives.
Release
The LTTE released Sinhalese prisoners, UB Chandrapala and Ajit Kumarasiri on 2 March after a religious peace delegation met Tiger leaders in Vanni. They were abducted at Mamaduwa in Vavuniya and held for over three months.
Attack
A gang armed with knives and batons attacked a Christian centre at Nuwarawatte in Polonnaruwa District on 17 February injuring 34 people. The attackers told the victims that there was no room for other religions in a Buddhist country.
Ban
In February, the New Delhi Court of Appeal denied the appeal against the decision of Chennai Board of Censors imposing a ban on the Tamil film Katrukkenna Veli (What fence for the wind). The Board says that the film contains scenes praising the LTTE.
Loan
Press reports say that Pakistan has granted Sri Lanka a $20 million loan for acquisition of arms. Pakistan’s rival India earlier provided two naval vessels to Sri Lanka.
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