Earlier, in general area Pallaikuli troops engaged heavy mortar attacks at an LTTE bunker defence at around 6.15.a.m. Following subsequent search operations troops recovered 15 Arul bombs, 25 anti-personnel (AP) mines and 500 T-56 ammunitions.

Meanwhile, a LTTE terrorist was reported killed in a SLA sniper attack at Parappakandal at 8.20.a.m. Separately, SLA infantry units at Parappakandal advanced into LTTE territory launching intensified armour, artillery and mortar attacks today at 9.40.p.m.

According to received military reports, four LTTE terrorists were believed killed or wounded while, troops confirmed to have overrun an LTTE bunker defence. "Our troops are holding the captured LTTE bunker", an area military official said. No casualties were caused to own forces, he further added.

Meanwhile, ten terrorists were killed during intense fighting erupted between LTTE and troops in general area Vannakulama, at 2.10.p.m, Wanni military sources said.

Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed as SLA marched into LTTE defence lines, the sources added. Separately, a soldier was reported wounded in a confrontation at Vannakulama, around 4.30.p.m, today.

Troops recovered 109 AP mines, 17 hand grenades and a 10kg weighing claymore mine during a subsequent search operation in the area, security sources said.