Google
Clashes erupt in Jaffna defence; army claims five terrorists killed
9.1.2008

The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) says that five terrorists were killed and a bunker was destroyed in two confrontations occurred in the Jaffna defence today (January 9).

In the first confrontation troops launched an attack at an LTTE bunker which was destroyed at Muhamalai around 5.15 a.m. Three terrorists were killed. Two soldiers were injured, MCNS said.

In the second troops launched an attack on three bunkers, killing two terrorists and wounding two at Muhamalai around 6.30 a.m. Three soldiers were injured in this incident, MCNS added.

Wounded soldiers are receiving treatment at Palaly Army hospital.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence