Allaippiddi
Allaippiddi or Allaipiddy (, ) is a village within the Velanai Island in the Jaffna peninsula within Sri Lanka's Northern Province. Geography Allaipiddy is strategically located on the causeway from Jaffna towards islets of Velanai and Kayts through Pannai bridge. After Mandaitivu, past the abandoned aluminium factory, lies a large Sri Lanka Navy garrison, from Allaipiddy. Demography Most residents of the village are Sri Lankan Tamils and the majority are Roman Catholics. In May 2006, the population was estimated to be around 800. At least 150 residents fled the village after the Allaipiddy massacre of May 13, 2006. Personalities Vinayakamoorthy, farmer and father, was born in Allaipiddy Antonythasan Jesuthasan, author and actor, was born in Allaipiddy. See also Allaipiddy massacre St. Philip Neri Church bombing References Villages in Jaffna District Island South DS Division