30.7.2008

Troops operating at the eastern flank of the combined Mannar-Vavuniya front at Vellankulama Tuesday (July 29) forced into an LTTE bunker defence killing one terrorist while seizing a 60mm mortar gun along with few vehicles, at around 6.45p.m.

According to military, troops have launched the assault following reconnaissance of terrorist activities and have reportedly captured a tractor, 01x motor bike and a T-56 assault riffle.

The body of a slain terrorist was also found during subsequent search operations conducted, sources said.