Valvai is situated in Point Pedroregion in the Jaffna district. On
10.05.1985, Sri Lankan militaryrounded up Valvai and arrested 24 young men. They were locked up in
a community hall. A grenade was thrown on the building and all 24
young men died. At the temple water tank a further 12 civilians
were shot dead. Another 34 civilians were also killed that day. The number of people killed that day in Valvai is 70.
