The two have sustained injuries and admitted to hospital, following the incident at Kandarodai in Chunnakam, reports say.

The funeral of Vijayakumar Sulakshan, a mass media student, is due to take place tomorrow (24).

Meanwhile, the funeral of the other student, who died along with him, Nadarasa Gajan, was held today at Iranamadu.

Big crowds, including IUSF members, attended, and most had placards in their hands.

The Jaffna University Students Union has declared today and tomorrow as a period of mourning.