5.7.2008

Giving further boost to morale of the troops in Wanni, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka flew to Wanni Security Forces Headquarters Saturday (5) morning just hours after the LTTE's " Michael Base" in Welioya fell to the Army, marking one more victorious phase in the fight against terrorism.

Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka with several senior officers landed their to be received by Major General Jagath Jayasooriya Commander SF headquarters Wanni.

Commander addressing senior officers serving the areas expended his warm congratulations on the success hither to made by has troops.

He also evaluated ongoing operations in the Wanni sector and advised accordingly senior officers briefed the Commander on ground realities and explain the reasons to the slow- moving but steady advance of the troops in the north of Welioya.

Commander spoke to them personally and shared views related to security development.

Courtesy: SL Army