Seven Tamils reached to the security forces controlling area in Murunkan seeking safety for their lives this morning, defence sources in Mannar said. These people have reached to the joint Naval and Police marshalling post at Murunkan around 8.30 today, February 01.

Meanwhile, among the surrendees few were identified as LTTE cadres, security sources confirmed.

The people were directed to the Mannar Police, defence sources said.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence