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Chemmani Mass Grave: 380 Human Remains Identified as Excavation Continues

June 17, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01The Chemmani mass grave excavation is in its 27th day.
  2. 0214 additional skeletons were found today.
  3. 03380 human remains have been identified from the site.
  4. 04362 remains have already been exhumed.
  5. 05Nearly 120 artefacts were recovered, including baby items.
  6. 06Excavation began on May 15, 2025, by court order.
  7. 07Investigators include Raj Somadeva and Sellaiah Piranavan.
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The excavation of the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave in Jaffna has entered its 27th day of the third phase, with 14 additional skeletons unearthed today under the supervision of Jaffna Magistrate Selvanayagam Leninkumar. Investigators have so far identified 380 human remains from the site, of which 362 have been exhumed. Nearly 120 artefacts, including baby milk bottles, toys, children’s shoes, school bags and coins, have also been recovered alongside the remains. The excavation, which commenced on 15 May 2025 following a court order, is being led by Raj Somadeva and Sellaiah Piranavan. Officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Office on Missing Persons are scheduled to visit the site tomorrow. (Newswire) The post Chemmani Mass Grave: 380 Human Remains Identified as Excavation Continues appeared first on Newswire.

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