6 LTTE bodies uncovered, 8 more killed in Wanni fighting
Sri Lankan Army, 58 Division troops while engaged in
search and clearing operations in general area Visuamadu at the
Mullaittivu battlefront have uncovered 6 LTTE bodies and a few vehicles
yesterday (Jan 28), according to Wanni military sources.
The bodies were found in general area Puliyanpokkanai,
Northeast of Visuamadu, the sources further said. Meanwhile, 8 more
terrorists were reported killed sniped at Puliyanpokkanai and Visuamadu
general areas by Army snipers deployed ahead of the battlefront. 5
terrorists were killed in general area North of Puliyanpokkanai while
the others were reported killed in general area Visuamadu, security
sources said. Separately, troops while consolidating defences in
Visuamadu have found a government dispensary which LTTE terrorists have
used extensively to treat its wounded cadres. LTTE terrorists have also
used the site as a main harbouring point ground sources said, adding
that, a few LTTE bunkers were also constructed surrounding the
dispensary.
Troops also seized a few vehicles used by LTTE
including a 'tipper' vehicle, one 'canter' and 12 mini-tractors. During
further search operations conducted troops have found 4 T-56 assault
riffles and 4 I-com sets, military sources said. |
