Diaspora Tamils from the same village as 25-year-old Nagarasa Alex, a Tamil youth who was tortured to death in Sri Lankan police custody, have demanded justice be served and the officers responsible held accountable.

In an open letter published this week, Tamils from Sithankerni in Jaffna who now reside in Europe have echoed calls from their hometown.

“What are the answers for our dear friend Alex's death due to police torture?” the letter asked.

Switzerland’s ambassador to Sri Lanka said her government was “deeply concerned” after a Tamil youth was killed after being tortured in Sri Lankan police custody this week.

“Any case of alleged custodial mistreatment should be impartially investigated by the Sri Lakan authorities,” tweeted Ambassador Siri Walt.

Events were held in Canada and the UK on Tuesday to mark Tamil Eelam national flag day, an initiative that was started in 2021 to honour the Tamil Eelam flag.

In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, an elderly Eelam Tamil woman from Mullaitivu emerged victorious at the Masters Athletics Championships held in the Philippines.

71-year-old Akila Thirunayaki Sriseyananthapavan won gold medals in both the 1,500 and 5,000 metre races, as well as a bronze medal in the 800 meter race, captivating hearts globally.

Competing barefoot against her opponents, Thirunayaka still sprinted her way to victory.

Fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)  cadres were remembered at Uduthurai Thuyilum Illam on Monday as the Tamil nation marks Maaveerar remembrance week.

The tombstones of fallen LTTE cadres, which were destroyed by the Sri Lankan army, were placed together to form a large monument in memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the Tamil struggle for liberation. 

Mallakam Magistrate Court has rejected a number of petitions filed by Sri Lankan police to ban Maaveerar Naal commemorations in Jaffna this week. 

A memorial dedicated to the 24,379 Maaveerar was unveiled in Nallur, Jaffna today as the Tamil nation marks the first day of Maaveerar remembrance week.

The parents of fallen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were honoured at events in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu this week. 

Local Tamils have staged a protest at the funeral of a Tamil youth who was reportedly tortured to death by Sri Lankan police this week, demand justice for his killing.

Nagarasa Alex, a 25-year-old resident of Sithankerni, Jaffna, passed away on Sunday.

Students at the University of Jaffna gathered on campus today to mark the first day of  Maaveerar remembrance week.