Vanni Van bombing
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LocationKilinochchi, Vanni, Sri Lanka
DateMay 23, 2008
14:15 (UTC+5:30)
14:15 (UTC+5:30)
Attack type
Remote bombingWeaponsClaymore Mine
| Vanni Van bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kilinochchi, Vanni, Sri Lanka |
| Date | May 23, 2008 14:15 (UTC+5:30) |
Attack type | Remote bombing |
| Weapons | Claymore Mine |
| Deaths | 16 |
| Injured | 19 |
| Perpetrators | Sri Lankan Army |
The Vanni Van bombing, also referred to as the Murukandy claymore attack, was the bombing of a private van on May 23, 2008 which killed sixteen civilians, including five children. A local Human rights organization, NESOHR alleged that the attack was carried out by the Deep Penetration Unit of the Sri Lankan army.
There had been series of attacks on LTTE commanders and Tamil civilians living in the rebel controlled Vanni region allegedly by the Deep Penetration Unit of the Sri Lankan army[1]
