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202525 minPGdocumentary

Killing the Travellers

202525 minPGdocumentary

A series of abductions occurred on roads to and from Kattankudy during the civil war in Sri Lanka, culminating in the Kurukkalmadam Massacre.

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Baazir Kaleelur Rahman

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A series of abductions occurred on roads to and from Kattankudy during the civil war in Sri Lanka, culminating in the Kurukkalmadam Massacre.

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Baazir Kaleelur Rahmandirector

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Kurukkalmadam in Sri Lanka was the site of a massacre during the civil war. The documentary covers the abductions of travellers on roads to and from Kattankudy. It details the violent events that marked this period in the late 20th century. Eyewitness accounts and historical context reveal the impact on the local community. The events continue to shape the region's memory and discourse surrounding the conflict. The film runs for 25 minutes.

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