List of assassinations of the Second JVP Insurrection
The following is a list of notable assassinations of the Second JVP Insurrection blamed on the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and government security forces.
Politicians
| Victim | Position | Date | Location | Method | Perpetrator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohana Wijeweera | Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna | 13 November 1989 | Borella | Shot | Government Forces are blamed.[1] |
| Upatissa Gamanayake | Deputy leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna | 13 November 1989 | Government Forces are blamed.[1] | ||
| O. Kariyawasam | Liberal candidate | 26 October 1989 | Wattala, Gampaha District | JVP is blamed.[2] | |
| Merrill Kariyawasam | UNP MP (Agalawatta) | September 1989 | JVP is blamed.[3][4][5] | ||
| P.D. Wimalsena | LSSP member and trade unionist | 15 May 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2] | ||
| Indrapala Abeyweera | SLFP organiser, Kalutara | 10 January 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2][4] | ||
| Lionel Jayatilake | Minister & UNP MP (Kuliyapitiya) | 26 September 1988 | Kuliyapitiya | Shot | JVP is blamed.[3][4][5] |
| L.W. Panditha | CPSL member and trade unionist | 27 July 1988 | Dematagoda, Colombo District | JVP is blamed.[2] | |
| S. B. Yalegama | Former SLFP MP (Rattota) & USA candidate | 28 May 1988/ 25 August 1988? | Matale | JVP is blamed.[2][4][5] | |
| Nandalal Fernando | General Secretary, UNP | 20 May 1988 | Wellawatte | JVP is blamed.[4] | |
| G.V.S. de Silva | District Minister & UNP MP (Habaraduwa) | 1 May 1988 | Galle | JVP is blamed.[3][4] | |
| Vijaya Kumaranatunga | Founder of Sri Lanka Mahajana Party and actor | 16 February 1988 | Colombo | Shot | JVP is blamed.[2][3][4] |
| Harsha Abeywardena | Chairman, UNP | 23 December 1987 | Wellawatte | JVP is blamed.[4] | |
| Keerthi Abeywickrema | UNP MP (Deniyaya) | 18 August 1987 | Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte | Bombing | JVP is blamed.[2][3][4][5] |
| Jinadasa Weerasinghe | UNP MP (Tangalle) | 1 August 1987 | Angunakolapelessa | Shot | JVP is blamed.[4][5] |
| W.M.P.G. Banda | UNP MP (Galagedara) | JVP is blamed.[4] | |||
| Lesley Ranagala | UNP MP (Borella) | JVP is blamed.[4] | |||
| Daya Sepali Senadhira | UNP MP (Karandeniya) | JVP is blamed.[4] |
Journalists
| Victim | Position | Date | Location | Method | Perpetrator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard de Zoysa | Journalist, author, human rights activist and actor | 18 February 1990 | Moratuwa | Shot | Pro-government paramilitary squads are blamed.[6] |
| Sagarika Gomes | Broadcaster, Rupavahini | 13 September 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2][3] | ||
| K. Amaratunge | Chief News Editor, Rupavahini | 13 August 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2] | ||
| Premakeerthi de Alwis | Broadcaster | 31 July 1989 | Colombo | Shot | JVP is blamed.[2][3] |
| Thevis Guruge | Chairman, ITN & broadcaster, Radio Ceylon | 23 July 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2][3] |
Academics
| Victim | Position | Date | Location | Method | Perpetrator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Stanley Wijesundera[7] | Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo | 8 March 1989 | Colombo | Shot | JVP is blamed.[2][3] |
| Professor Chandratne Patuwathavithane | Vice Chancellor, University of Moratuwa | JVP is blamed.[2][3] |
Others
| Victim | Position | Date | Location | Method | Perpetrator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Jayawardene | Chairperson, State Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 12 September 1989 | JVP is blamed.[2] | ||
| Wijedasa Liyanarachchi | Lawyer | 2 September 1989 | General Hospital, Colombo | Multiple injuries resulting from torture | Sri Lanka Police is blamed.[8][9] |
| Padmasiri Thrimavitharana | Medical student and prominent student activist | 22 October 1988 | Rathnapura | Multiple injuries resulting from torture | Pro-government paramilitary squads are blamed.[10] |
| Daya Pathirana | Leader, Independent Students Union, University of Colombo | 15 December 1986 | Near Bolgoda Lake, Piliyandala | Cut-throat | JVP led Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) is blamed.[3][11][12][13] |
See also
- List of assassinations of the Sri Lankan Civil War
- 1987 grenade attack in the Sri Lankan Parliament
- 1989 Temple of the Tooth attack
References
- 1 2 Rajasingham, K.T. (2008-11-12). "Rohana Wijeweera's killing - still a mystery". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Jansz, Frederica (15 January 2004). "The JVP's new clothes". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Is the JVP Prepared to Disown its Pol Potist Past". Tamil Times. XVIII (4): 27–28. 15 April 1999. ISSN 0266-4488.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Dilrukshi Handunnetti and Ranjith Jayasundera (10 February 2008). "JVP's double take on the 13th Amendment". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ferdinando, Shamindra (23 January 2008). "Political killings: Some intriguing facts". The Island, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ↑ Richard de Zoysa after 21 years
- ↑ "featur03". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "The Sunday Times Special Assignment". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "LankaWeb news". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ "news10". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ Seneviratne, Malinda (15 November 2001). "November is for remembering". The Island, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ↑ "15 December 1987". pact.lk. 2009. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ↑ "The JVP and 'Pol Potism'". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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