On 15.12.1984, Sri Lankan military entered the villages of Kokkilai, Kokkuthoduvai, Karunaddukerni, Nayaru, Kumulamunai, and Alampil in the Mullaithivu district. The military killed many civilians and destroyed property. 131 civilians were killed including 31 women and 21 children. More than 2000 families were displaced following this operation and they remain displaced to this date in 2006.