Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka--14 May 1985

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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka--14 May 1985

compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 26 November 2017

Date: 14 May 1985

Location: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

Tamil Tigers attacked crowds in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, with automatic weapons. Those attacked were mostly Buddhist worshippers and monks at Sri Maha Budhi. The terrorists were dressed in army uniforms and drove through the area firing into crowds.

Consequences: 150 killed, 85 injured

References:

The New York Times, 15 May 1985, p. I 9:1; 16 May 1985, p. I 8:3; 19 May 1985, p. I 12:3.
U.S. DOS, Patterns of Global Terrorism 1985, Oct. 1986, on line at MIPT [http://www.mipt.org/pdf/1985pogt.pdf].

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