The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) condemns the brutal murder of eight unidentified persons in Kottawa in the early hours on Sunday 25th July morning.

This undisguised act of terror was first disclosed on the Tamil Net Website, before the Police were notified of the murders. While the Police investigations will reveal the identity of the murder victims and the perpetrators, it is clear that this resort to terrorist violence does not conform to the spirit and the letter of the Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) and does not augur well for the smooth commencement of direct negotiations between the GOSL – LTTE.

The Government repeats its firm determination to maintain law and order and to take necessary action in accordance with the international norms against the scourge of terrorism that continues to affect Sri Lanka and other countries.


W. M. Piyasena
Director Information
Department of Government Information