21.1.2008

Three Police personnel a Sub- Inspector and two constables were shot dead by LTTE terrorists this evening (January 21) during a road picket at Aliwanguwa junction in Kithulkotte along the Thanamalwila- Monaragala road at 8.20.p.m, Thanamalwila Police said.

According to latest reports, the bodies of the slain Police personnel  were brought to the general Hospital at Thanamalwila, while security forces tightened security in the area.

Courtesy - Sri Lanka Defence