In Trincomalee terrorists abducted two civilians in Seruwila around 4 p.m., on 25th May 2000, demanding a ransom of Rs. 5000 each for their release. They were later released on agreement to pay Rs. On 27th May around 5 p.m. a boat owned by a fisherman at Kattaiparichchan had been taken away by terrorists demanding Rs. 75,000 for its release. A civilian was killed and another injured due to an explosion at Periyakinniya in Kantalai Police Division.
Investigations are in progress.