1990 massacre of Sri Lankan Police officers

The 1990 massacre of Sri Lankan police officers, a significant and tragic event in the ongoing Sri Lankan Civil War, occurred on June 11, 1990. In the northeastern town of Eravur, members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ambushed a police station, resulting in the deaths of 24 police officers. The incident marked a turning point in the conflict, demonstrating the escalating violence and the increasing capabilities of the LTTE. This attack was part of a broader campaign against state forces and contributed to the international community's growing concern over human rights abuses in Sri Lanka. The massacre remains a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of the civil war and its far-reaching implications for the region's stability.