1976 anti-Muslim violence in Puttalam
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1976-anti-muslim-violence-in-puttalam-227-4412622
title:
1976 anti-Muslim violence in Puttalam
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1976 anti-Muslim violence in Puttalam was a series of organised violent events by Sinhalese mobs against the Muslim population of Puttalam in northwestern Sri Lanka, which occurred between 31 January and 7 February 1976. The violence was carried out under the leadership of a Buddhist monk and with the complicity of local authorities. It culminated in the killing of seven Muslims in the Puttalam Jumma Mosque by the Police on 2 February. Overall, eleven Muslims were killed, dozens injured, 271 Mus
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Violence against Muslims in Puttalam by Sinhalese mobs and Police
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_anti-Muslim_violence_in_Puttalam
date created:
2024-09-06T23:14:02Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T00:35:31Z
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