President Chandrika Kumaratunga has condemned the unfortunate shooting incident on Thursday [4th August] involving Army personnel near Innuvil in the Jaffna Peninsula. She has directed the relevant authorities to fully investigate yesterday’s incident and bring the perpetrators to justice without delay.

President Kumaratunga last night directed the Chief of Defence Staff Daya Sandagiri to convey her deepest sympathies to the bereaved families.

The President said the families of those who lost their lives will be paid a full compensation and that the Police Officer killed will be granted a posthumous promotion.

President Kumaratunga has appealed for calm and restraint despite all provocation.

Source: http://www.presidentsl.org/data/news_frm.htm