10-01-2004, 07:44 PM
<b>One dead in Mannar and curfew declared</b>
Curfew was imposed Friday morning in Mannar following a shoot out.
Meera Ismail Saideen, 35, was fatally shot late Thursday in Pesalai, near Mannar town, a police official said.
Angry residents set fire to a LTTE office accusing the Tamil Tigers responsible for the shooting.
Authorities are discussing whether to continue with the curfew.
The Tamil National alliance has accused the police of acting in a partial manner in bringing the situation under control
Curfew was imposed Friday morning in Mannar following a shoot out.
Meera Ismail Saideen, 35, was fatally shot late Thursday in Pesalai, near Mannar town, a police official said.
Angry residents set fire to a LTTE office accusing the Tamil Tigers responsible for the shooting.
Authorities are discussing whether to continue with the curfew.
The Tamil National alliance has accused the police of acting in a partial manner in bringing the situation under control