Sunday, January 16, 2011

Post War Normalcy Diminishing In The North


Post War Normalcy Diminishing In The North
By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema

Crime is on the rise in the Jaffna peninsula
Civilians in Jaffna and many areas in the North are living in fear once again following the increase in the crime rate in the area. The crimes that have so far been reported from the North include abductions, murders and robberies.
Civilians in Jaffna and many areas in the North are living in fear once again following an increase in the crime rate in the area. The crimes that have so far been reported from the North include abductions, murders and robberies.
The post war normalcy that prevailed in the North has now diminished with civilians returning to the state they were in during the period of the war. The robberies, abductions and murders that have taken place since last November has created a new fear psychosis among the Northerners.
Several Jaffna residents, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, said the people in Jaffna have once again restricted their movements during evening hours and are now compelled to shut their doors and switch off the lights in their houses by 6 p.m. jan 16 2011 / Read More »