Late TNA Leader Sampanthan’s funeral scheduled for Sunday in Trincomalee

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July 05, Colombo (LNW): The funeral of former Opposition Leader and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader, R. Sampanthan, will take place in Trincomalee on Sunday (07).

Sampanthan, aged 91, passed away on Sunday.

The final rites will be performed according to Hindu customs at the Trincomalee Public Cemetery.

Originally scheduled for yesterday (04), the funeral has been postponed to allow the public additional time to pay their respects.

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