36 terrorists killed as Security Forces take control [September 22 2008]

LTTE receives heavy beating; 36 terrorists killed, 7 terror bodies uncovered - Kilinochchi

It is confirmed through intercepted LTTE communication channels that at least 36 LTTE terrorists were killed, injuring 18 others during fierce gun battles ensued between security forces and LTTE in the Kilinochchi front.

Troops of 57 Division had confronted with LTTE terrorists, West of Akkarayankulam, East of Akkarayankulam, South of Kokavil and West of Mankulam areas through out the day , defence sources said. Seven bodies of LTTE cadres killed in these confrontations were uncovered along with few other military hardware, in subsequent search operations conducted in these areas.