EPDP supporter shot dead in Jaffna islet

[TamilNet, Monday, 26 June 2006, 11:10 GMT]
Owner of a welding plant in Vankalavadi, Velanai in Jaffna islets was shot dead at 1:35 p.m. by two unknown gunmen who arrived in a motorbike at the garage. C. Yogeswaran, 55, who is alleged to be a supporter of Eelam Peoples Democratic Party (EPDP) is from Nayanmarkattu area in Nallur, local residents said.

The gunmen escaped in the motorbike after firing at Yogeswaran at close range.

The killing took place in an area under complete control of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), sources said.