The Sri Lankan Army has been collecting the details of unemployed youths, aged between 25 and 30, in the Mullaitivu district over the past few days, reported the Uthayan.
Senior officials have said they were not aware of the purpose of the data collection.
The Uthayan also added that the army is heavily involved in the recruitment of women to the armed forces.
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