Fierce fighting in North

Fierce fighting was reported between troops and LTTE terrorists in general areas, Northeast of Kalmadu and Nethiliaru, South of the A-35 Paranthan-Pooneryn main road since Friday (Jan 23), which left scores of terrorists killed and many injured. Fighting broke out with terrorists when 58 Division infantry and armour battalions forced into remaining LTTE defences at the battle frontier. Terrorists suffered heavy damages as the military onslaught rattled tightly fortified LTTE defences causing terrorists to flee.

Sri Lanka Army Task Force 4 operating in the Puthukkudiyiruppu south Friday (Jan 23) captured two LTTE camps located in the area. Troops initially captured a camp with 700m X 500m area and 8 buildings. Troops suspect that the camp was a hideout of a senior LTTE cadre as it was provided with luxury lodging and sanitary facilities. Troops captured the second camp in a separate location after beating off the terrorists in a confrontation. The camp comprised of 4 buildings, 2 improvised containers, 1 water pump and few petrol and kerosene barrels.