16.1.2008

Army soldiers during a cordon and search operation gunned down LTTE's intelligence leader for the South of Trincomalee region, Arichelvan at Pachchnoor this afternoon (January 16).

According to the defence sources, the incident took place around 12.30.p.m when army was engaged in a search operation in the area. A pistol was also found in the possession of the slain LTTE cadre.

Police conducts further investigations.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence