Horrific Discovery of Children’s Remains in Chemmani Mass Grave: Government Issues Official Statement on Court Proceedings
In a chilling revelation, the remains of children, infants, and adults have been unearthed from the Chemmani-Sittupattu mass grave, once again drawing international attention to alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.
At a press briefing on July 2nd, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the Sri Lankan government will fully cooperate with ongoing court investigations related to the Chemmani case. The minister emphasized that the official government report has already been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and necessary legal procedures are being pursued by the Ministry of Justice.
“We will extend full support from the government’s side. As the matter is now before the courts, we are unable to comment further,” said Jayatissa.
On June 29, judicial hearings commenced on the excavations at Chemmani, where 38 sets of human remains have reportedly been identified so far – including children’s bones, toys, school bags, shoes, and other personal items.
Out of the 38, 34 skeletal remains have been excavated and preserved for forensic analysis. The Chemmani case has now reignited global discussion on missing persons, enforced disappearances, and accountability for wartime atrocities against the Tamil civilian population.
The government’s official stance, acknowledging the gravity of these findings and its support for the legal process, marks a notable shift in the state’s approach to long-standing human rights violations.
