The women reported being held in a vice like grip from behind, and being scratched on their arms or breasts. “The grease devil incidents in Jaffna were attributed mainly to Military Intelligence. Suspects were attacked, at least two people were killed, and there were accidental deaths relating to vigilantes and the grease devil. In villages close to military camps, people alleged the grease devil ran into the camps after being confronted and chased by villagers. In Kashmir, the J&K state government has been more responsive than in Sri Lanka but still appears to be not in control.

Source: Indian Express October 22, 2017 19:18 UTC