Tamil Tiger rebels Sunday accused Sri Lankan forces of killing at least six civilians in the embattled north-east as police investigated the “execution-style” murders of five men near the capital. The rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said that five civilians, including a businessman, were killed by security forces while the sixth, a student, was killed in a mortar bomb attack by troops. The LTTE in a statement gave details of the incidents over the weekend. The military denies any involvement in the killings. Full Story