Clearing operations continue, troops make more recoveries-
Mullaittivu
The 58 Division and Task Force 8 troops continuing
with clearing operations at Puthumathalan and Puthukkudiyirippu have
made several recoveries on Monday (June 01), according to finalized
military reports received.
In general area Puthumathalan, the 10 GR, 14 GR and
9GW troops have found over 350 claymore mines laid by LTTE terrorists
including RPG weapons and assault rifles, military sources said.
List of military hardware uncovered by 58 Division
troops.
10 GR
Item
|
Quantity
|
|
Rocket Propeller Grenade launchers (RPG) |
02 |
|
T- 56 assault rifle |
01 |
|
FNC assault rifle |
01 |
14 GR
Item
|
Quantity
|
|
Electrical detonators |
450 |
|
Claymore mines (7.5kg) |
154 |
|
Claymore mines (2.5 kg) |
50 |
9 GW
Item
|
Quantity
|
|
T-56 assault rifles |
03 |
|
60mm mortar |
09 |
|
Commando mortar |
02 |
|
RPG weapons |
28 |
|
12.7 mm anti-air gun |
01 |
|
40mm grenade launcher |
01 |
|
Rocket launchers |
13 |
|
Claymore mines |
150 |
Meanwhile, 9VIR and 17GW troops of the Task Force - 8
have uncovered following items during clearing operations conducted in
general area East of Puthukkudiyirippu.
4 VIR
Item
|
Quantity
|
|
T- 56 assault rifles |
03 |
17 GW
Item
|
Quantity
|
|
T-56 assautl rifles |
04 |
|
9mm pistol |
01 |
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