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North, East hartal ends after Govt. gives assurance to investigate military death, remove Army camps

August 19, 2025

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Daily FT

ILANKAI Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday said the hartal in the North and East was called off by noon the same day after Government assurances to investigate the death of a 32-year-old in Mullaitivu caused by the military.

“The hartal called by the ITAK was a resounding success. Following (Sunday’s) press briefing by the Cabinet Spokesperson, and based on assurances given regarding the investigation and steps being taken towards the removal of Army camps, we decided to limit the hartal until 12 p.m.,” he said on ‘X.’

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