University of Jaffna Forensic Department

Force in Play

As of September 2026: Holds all recovered remains under court custody

In February 2026, workers extending a cremation ground in Chemmani, in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region, hit human remains. By August, archaeologists had exhumed 572 skeletons, including children and infants. It is the largest mass grave ever found in Sri Lanka.

Updated Sep 21