The Sencholai children’s home had been designated as a humanitarian zone. However, the government found it to be the perfect cite to target the future of Tamils.

53 students and 3 staff members were killed in this ruthless attack by the Sri Lankan Air Force. There were not one, but multiple air strikes that took place. With each round of attacks more individuals were injured and killed. The age of the female students in the Sencholai Complex ranged between 17-20 years old