Offensives continue in Wanni as LTTE flee further North: 16
terrorists killed, 3 wounded in yesterday's fighting
 Security
Forces operating at the combined Mannar- Vavuniya front led continuous
attacks at identified terror positions Monday (July 29), inflicting
heavy damages to LTTE as finalized military reports state 16 terrorists
killed, 3 wounded in addition to 16 others believed either killed or
wounded in the battles.
According to the reports, troops of the 57 Division
operating at the eastern flank of the battlefront have killed 4
terrorists in general area Northwest of Kalvilan, Southeast of the
Vellankulam-Thunukkai main road, and 2 others killed by troops of the
Task Force 2 now operating in Navvi and Palamoddai general areas, West
of the A-9 trunk road.
2 soldiers sustained injuries in separate
confrontations ensued with LTTE in general area Kalvilan, while another
soldier laid his life and 2 reported wounded in separate fighting
erupted in general area Vavunikulam, Southeast of Mallavi, military
further stated.
Meanwhile, troops of the Task Force-1 flanking the
western edge of the combined Mannar- Vavuniya front had reportedly
killed 9 terrorists in yesterday's clashes. According to reports, 10
terrorists were either killed or wounded during a fierce exchange of
gunfire between troops and LTTE in general area Admpamkulam, at
2.25p.m., in addition to 4 others reported killed in a SLA laid ambush
in the same area at around 2.45p.m.
Also, troops confirmed killing 5 terrorists during a
confrontation with LTTE in general area Kalmadu, at 2.30p.m.
During a subsequent search operation conducted troops
recovered an LTTE body, 05 hand grenades, a T-56 assault riffle and a
dog-tag, sources stated. Military citing ground troops said that, 3
terrorists were either killed or wounded in general area Kalmadu at
2.35p.m.
On the Welioya battlefront, security forces have
killed a terrorist and injured 3 others on Tuesday's fighting in
addition to 2 Army soldiers who were reported wounded in the incidents,
according to military. Troops have also uncovered 103 anti-personnel
(AP) mines and 11 IEDs during separate search operations conducted North
of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Nittukkaikulama. Meanwhile, troops also
have attacked and overran 8 LTTE bunker defences either killing or
injuring 3 terrorists during the offensive North of Kiriibbanwewa at
5.30a.m., reports further stated citing ground troops.
Following items were also recovered during search
operations conducted in the area.
| Item |
Quantity |
| Hand grenade |
05 |
| 7.62 X 39 mm Ammo |
5500 |
| MPMG Ammo |
150 |
| Terr Uniforms |
04 |
| T 56 Mags |
02 |
| GPMG Link |
01 |
| 60 mm Mor Bombs |
08 |
| Iron hooks using for trapping |
12 |
| Field Dressings |
15 |
A pressure mine weighing 12kgs was also uncovered by
troops engaged in a search operation in general area Pansalkanda at
Janakapura around 1.40p.m. 2 soldiers also sustained injuries in the
confrontations, according to reports.
In the Jaffna theater of battle, troops attacked an
LTTE bunker position ahead of LTTE defences in Nagarkovil: recovered an
IED and 2 bangalore torpedos, military reports further stated. |
