| Chandrabose Suthaharan <Ta> | |
|---|---|
| Died | April 16, 2007 Vavuniya |
| Occupation | Editor of Nilam |
| Ethnicity | Sri Lankan Tamil |
| Notable credit(s) | Freelance Journalist |
Chandrabose Suthaharan was a minority Sri Lankan Tamil editor of the Tamil magazine Nilam and he also wrote for other Tamil News Media.He had earlier worked for Virakesari. He was shot dead on April 16, 2007 in Thirunavatkulam in Vavuniya.
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His killing is part of series of killing,abduction and attacks on Journalists in Sri Lanka.[1] It was also seen as part of the intimidation of Tamil media.[2]
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He was shot dead inside his house by six gunmen who entered his house .His eight-year old son said the killers spoke both Tamil and Sinhala.[3] His home was located inside a government held area.
The International Press institute has called in for impartial government investigation.[4]