LTTE endgame reaching its final phase: scores killed in Mullaittivu
battle
 At least 32 LTTE terrorists were killed and over dozen
reported wounded during separate confrontations ensued between troops
and LTTE in general area at Palamattalam, Tamarakulam and
Puthukkudiyirippu at the Mullaittivu battlefront yesterday (March 6).
According to finalized military reports received, LTTE
terrorists now confined to a mere 45 sq.km land stretch are making
desperate efforts to prolong its imminent defeat, locating clusters of
heavy mortar and artillery batteries inside the declared no fire zone.
Meanwhile, Task Force- 8 and 58 Division troops
forging into the remaining LTTE territory have reportedly inflicted
heavy damages to terrorists also recovering 15 LTTE bodies and a cache
of military hardware.
In general area South of Palamattalam, 58 Div
infantrymen made swift advances killing 11 terrorists and injuring a
dozen others, security sources said. Also, troops of 12GW(Gemunu Watch)
operating in general area Tamaralankulam have uncovered 14 LTTE
bodies(10 male and 4 female) including 36 T-56 assault riffles, 02x LMG
weapons, 15x hand grenades, 06x I-com sets and 3000x T-56 ammunitions.
Subsequently, 11 SLLI troops have also found another LTTE body along
with 10 T-56 assault riffles, one T-81 assault riffles and a GPS.
Meanwhile, TF-8 troops continuing offensive operations
in general area Puthukkudiyirippu have engaged identified LTTE
resistance positions killing 6 terrorists and injuring 13 others,
security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted
troops have also uncovered an LTTE body, 04x T-56 assault riffles, an
I-com set and 03 underground containers.
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