Since 1983 Kayts Island has also been the scene of violence as part of the Sri Lankan Civil War , including the Allaipiddy massacre . On 8 August 1992 , Major General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Commodore Mohan Jayamaha were killed along with several senior army and navy officers when their Land Rover hit a land mine off Araly Point in Kayts
Allaipiddy massacre
Allaipiddy massacre
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