In 1987, India forcibly signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to establish peace and subsequently deployed 80,000 troops in Jaffna.
The move has led the region to severe consequences. The extensive killings, looting, and widespread sexual violence perpetrated by Indian forces resulted in a violent conflict with Tamil rebels.
The situation deteriorated significantly over time, leading to tragic events.
On August 2, 1989, six Indian soldiers were killed in Welikade during an attack by Tamil rebels.
Indian forces conducted a brutal retaliation, setting fire to 200 houses, over 50 shops, and nearly 200 fishing boats in the area.
The violence continued over two days, during which more than 100 people, including women and children, were killed.
Additionally, dozens more were injured and disabled through various acts of violence. The massacre also saw Indian forces subjecting over 30 Sri Lankan women to mass sexual assault.
In light of the atrocities committed by Indian forces, the Sri Lankan population renamed the Indian Peacekeeping Force as the Indian people killing force, reflecting their profound disillusionment and anger towards the peacekeeping mission.
