14.7.2008

Security forces personnel engaged in offensive operation to liberate Wanni killed 19 LTTE terrorists and injured 20 more in yesterday's (July 13) clashes reported in Jaffna, Vavuniya, Mannar and Welioya fronts. 17 more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded, the finalized report received from the forefront said.

In Jaffna theatre, an LTTE terrorist was killed when the troops attack at enemy bunker located in general area Ponnar, the report said.

In Vavuniya front, an LTTE terrorist was killed when the troops attack at terror bunker in general area Navathkulam. The bunker also destroyed due to the attack. Meanwhile, troops confronted with a group of LTTE terrorist in general area Parappukkal and intercepted radio communication it is revealed that one terrorist was killed while another 3 suffered injuries. Two soldiers suffered injuries exploding an anti-personnel mine and an IED in Ampaddankulam and Uluvaneri respectively. The victims were rushed to the Vavuniya hospital.

Separately, troops confronted with a group of LTTE terrorists while conducting the consolidating operations in newly liberated areas in Vavuniya front. The report said, a body of an LTTE cadre and Canter vehicle (Isuzu) left away by the fleeing terrorists, were also found while conducting a search operation in the area later.

Meanwhile, in the same front more clashes between LTTE terrorists and troops have been reported from Navvi area, according to the military report. 6 LTTE terrorists were killed while 5 others suffered injuries in these confrontations. One soldier also suffered due to LTTE's retaliation in the same area. 3 terrorists were killed and 2 others wounded in separate confrontation took place in general area Palaimoddai. 2 soldiers suffered injuries exploding terror IED in general area Veerapirayan in the same front. Separately, troops recovered 8 anti-personnel mines while conducting mine clearing operations in newly captured LTTE areas.

In Mannar front, troops found a anti-tank mine, 121 anti-personnel mines, and 16 hand grenades while conducting a search operation in general area Oddupallam, the report said. Meanwhile, 16 anti-personnel mines were also unearthed from the Puthukamam area, the report added.

In Welioya front, during the clashes reported in north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, by intercepted terror radio communication revealed that 7 terrorists were killed while 10 others wounded. 17 more terrorists were reportedly either killed or wounded, the report stated. One soldier suffered injuries exploding an anti-personnel mine in general area north of Janakapura, the report further stated.

Meanwhile, 58 anti-personnel mines were unearthed by the troops engaged in mine clearing operations launched in north of Janakapura area.

The Offensive operations to liberate Wanni region are continuing.