Court bans protests in Chunnakam

The Mallakam Court yesterday issued a stay order banning any processions or protests up to 14 days within the Chunnakam police area in Jaffna. 

The gang-rape and murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl had recently triggered the biggest public demonstration recorded in the north.

Chunnakam police had sought a stay order from the Mallakam court upon receiving information regarding the possibility of further protests over the incident. Residents have reacted angrily to the attack since the teenager’s body was found.