Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre Part of atrocities against Turkish Cypriots during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Dead bodies of Turkish Cypriot civilians at Sandallar (Santalaris). Locations of massacres against Turkish Cypriots in 1974 Location Maratha, Santalaris, Aloda in Cyprus Date August 14, 1974; 47 years ago (1974-08-14) Target Turkish Cypriot civilians Weapons Machine guns, sharp tools Deaths 126 Perpetrator EOKA B