Forensic investigation on mass grave in North begins [November 23 2010]

A team of forensic experts begins investigations on a grave in which bodies of 26 army soldiers, who were captured and shot dead by the LTTE, were buried.

Military spokesman Maj Gen Ubaya Medawala said the investigations were commenced following the information by the ex-LTTE cadres now in custody.

The experts team includes legal and medical officers and a government analyst and they will examine the site in between Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts.