1987 grenade attack in the Sri Lankan Parliament

The 1987 grenade attack in the Sri Lankan Parliament occurred on August 15, 1987, during a crucial debate on the Sri Lankan government's proposal to accept an Indian peacekeeping force as a means to resolve the ongoing civil conflict with the Tamil Tigers. A grenade was thrown into the parliamentary chamber, resulting in multiple injuries but no fatalities. The attack, attributed to Tamil nationalist groups opposing the government's peace initiatives, underscored the escalating violence and political tensions in the country. This incident heightened the urgency for dialogue between the government and Tamil representatives while further complicating the feasibility of peace efforts amid the protracted civil war.