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LTTE's strategic bastion Mallavi falls to security
forces:
Remaining LTTE terrorists were beaten off and Mallavi
town was liberated by the advancing troops today (Sep 2),
according to latest military reports received.
The troops of the 57 Division led by Major General
Jagath Dias triumphed overrunning the LTTE's most important strategic
bastion at Mallavi, located along the Vellankulama- Mankulama main road
following weeks long heavy confrontation, security sources said.
The military advances towards Mallavi came under heavy
resistance from the LTTE as the outfit was engaged in a desperate
attempt to save its strategic hub.
Earlier, on 22nd August troops took control over
Thunkkaki and Uyiliankulama towns in the eastern Mullaittivu
battlefront.
The Army Chief, Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka
during a visit made to Wanni this morning, appraised the valiant troops
for their latest achievements including the seizure of Mallavi and
Palamoddai general areas.
More information will follow.
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| Troops raised the
National Flag after securing three-fourth of Mallavi town area. |
The Water Tank
which distributes water for the Mallavi area. |
surrounding of
the Mallavi hospital |
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Pictures of
Mallavi Base Hospital complex. Three spacious rooms of this hospital
had been used by LTTE terrorists as their administrative centers. |
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| LTTE terrorists
had built a bunker using filled sandbags inside the Mallavi Base Hospital |
An LTTE's administrative office established
in Mallavi town. |
Bank of Ceylon
branch in Mallavi. |
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People's bank
branch in Mallavi. |
Sub Post Office
in Mallavi town. |
An LTTE monument
in the center of the Mallavi town. |
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