LTTE loses final stronghold in Puthukkudiyiruppu

Sri Lankan soldiers yesterday (Apr. 2) destroyed the last stronghold of the LTTE in Puthukkudiyiruppu area. Soldiers of 58 Division marched into the LTTE-held pocket at Anandapuram early last morning and wiped out the terrorists in close quarter fighting that lasted till evening. According to the battlefield sources, the soldiers have so far recovered 31 bodies of LTTE cadres, with other arms and equipment. Soldiers have also recovered an armour plated truck and a speed boat during subsequent search operations.