Three youths abducted in Vavuniya, family dispute suspected

[TamilNet, Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 12:15 GMT]
Unidentified armed men has abducted three youths, two Muslims and one Tamil, Tuesday early morning at 1 a.m. in Pattanisoor area in Vavuniya, Officer in Charge of Vavuniya Police, Mr Tennekoon, said. Residents speculated that the abductions are linked to the relationship one of the abductees' brother had with a Tamil girl which the families were opposed to.

According to complaint received at the Police station, five youths were standing together when the armed men arrived. Two of the youths managed to escape and registered the complaint, OIC Tennekoon further said.

Police are conducting investigations to establish the identity of the abductors.