Skip to main contentAccess keys helpA-Z index
BBCSinhala.com
  • Help
  • Text only
Tamil
English
 
Last updated: 15 April, 2005 - Published 16:15 GMT
 
Email to a friend Printable version
Divisional Secretary shot dead
 
The government administrator for Thirukkovil in Ampara, A K Thavaraja has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

Divisional Secretary Thavaraja was the government's main administrative officer in charge of relief operations in the area after December's devastating tsunami.

Gunmen who reportedly arrived in a motorbycle have shot Thavaraja and fled.

The police have begun investigations.

 
 
LOCAL LINKS
 
 
LATEST NEWS
 
 
Email to a friend Printable version
 
 
  About Us | Contact Us | Programmes | Frequencies
 
 
BBC Copyright Logo ^^ Back to top
 
  Sandeshaya | Highlights | Weather
 
  BBC News >> | BBC Sport >> | BBC Weather >> | BBC World Service >> | BBC Languages >>
 
  Help | Contact Us | Privacy statement