Army chief vows to continue humanitarian operation in Kili and Mullativu [November 16 2008]

Army Commander Lt. .General Sarath Fonseka said that humanitarian missions and Military operations are due to be continued in Kilinochci and Mullaitivu districts shortly. He added that the security forces are marching towards the immense victory to liberate the country from the grip of LTTE terrorism .

General Fonseka said regaining the Pooneryn after 20 years and reopening a land route along the A-32 road to Jaffna is a stupendous victory of all. He further added that over 10,000 LTTE cadres have been killed during confrontations which took place for over one year. Speaking further he said that valiant security forces are sacrificing their valuable lives to restore democracy and peace in the North.