23.02.2008

Troops confronted with a group of LTTE terrorists in general area north of Janakapura this morning, February 23.

According to the available sources the clashes erupted at 7.00 a.m when the troops stormed the LTTE's strong point in a jungle patch in north of Janakapura and eight LTTE terrorists were killed during this clash.

Eight T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules, one Icom radio set and three hand grenades were also recovered along with the eight dead bodies.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence