Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A 'hartal' is currently underway in the North and East, according to the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK).

The 'hartal' has been called in response to the recent death of a 32-year-old man in Mullaitivu and the alleged actions of the military in the region.

A group of individuals who had entered a military camp in Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu were allegedly assaulted by three members of the army. The situation escalated when one of the young men, who had reportedly entered the camp, was later found dead in a nearby lake. Several military personnel are accused of involvement in the incident.

Police stated that two special investigation teams have been assigned in connection with the incident, and that three members of ...