SL Army take-on LTTE in last ditch fighting

Sporadic fighting was reported between troops and LTTE at the fringes of Ampalavanpokkanai, as military claimed killing 8 LTTE cadres and injuring 12 others yesterday(11) said Defence Ministry

According to ministry, 10 SLLI infantrymen under the 58 Division have engaged LTTE's who were attempting to breach the forward defences at around 10a.m. Meanwhile, 7 SR troops operating North of Puthukkudiyirippu have uncovered 150 anti-personnel mines, similar number of hand grenades, 14 claymore mines and 8 bombs, security sources said. 5 more LTTE cadres were killed sniped in general area East of Puttukkudiyirippu by 10 SLLI and 6 GW troops, according to finalized military reports.

9 T-56 assault riffles were also found by 11 SLLI troops during separate search operations conducted in general area Ampalavanpokkanai, while a RCL weapon barrel was reported uncovered by 10GR troops North of Iranapalai.

Meanwhile, 53 Division troops have confronted with a group of terrorists, east of Puthukkudiyirppu and have reportedly killed 3 Defence Ministry said.