Five thousands more civilians rescued- Palamattalam
Over 5000 civilians have sought refuge with the
soldiers of Army 55 Division manning the northern boundary of the No
Fire Zone (NFZ) at Palamattalam, South of Challai, reveal defence
sources.
According to the sources, troops have captured one of
the LTTE built earth bund located north of the NFZ this afternoon (Apr
20) reducing LTTE's fire power in area.
Meanwhile, aerial observations indicated nearly 3000
civilians have been rushing towards the northern boundary of the NFZ
along the coastline. Later, a large group of people have attacked the
LTTE cadres who attempted to stop them and crossed over to the army line
amid LTTE small arms fire.
The sources further said that exact number of
civilians who have been rescued so far in the area is yet to be
finalized.
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