The 1985 anti-Tamil violence in Karaitivu refers to the organised violence directed at the Tamil civilian population of Karaitivu, Ampara by Sri Lankan Muslim mobs aided by Sri Lankan security forces.

[1] On April 12-14, President J. R. Jayewardene sent M. H. Mohamed, along with his supporters to attack Tamils in the village of Karaitivu (Ampara).

Several politicians including K. W. Devanayagam, the Minister of Home Affairs representing the affected constituency, accused outside forces of instigating the violence.

[8] Minister S. Thondaman told the Cabinet that "7 lorries and 2 jeeps filled with thugs had gone from Colombo to the Eastern Province to provoke trouble."

[7] Frank Jayasinghe, a consultant to the International Center for Ethnic Studies, conducted an independent investigation into the April 12-14 violence and reported some involvement of the STF.