Troops repulse LTTE infiltration attempt - Jaffna [October 21 2008]

Troops manning an observation outpost in general area Mandan at Nelliady, Jaffna, successfully retaliated a pre-dawn LTTE infiltration attempt today (Oct 21).

A group of suspicious individuals opened fire at the military outpost when called for identification by the troops at around 12.10a.m., Jaffna security sources said. Subsequently, troops have also recovered an improvised T-56 assault riffle with night vision including a magazine and 11 live ammunition, military sources said.