15.3.2008
Two families consisting of eight Tamil
civilians had escaped from the terror grips in the un-cleared
areas in Mannar and entered into the security forces controlling
area last morning, March 14.
These
Tamil civilians from Wallaipadau, Wirawila reported to the
Sri Lanka Navy detachment at Narapadu in Mannar, sources
said.
One
of the escapees stated that underage children who have been
forcibly taken away from their families are being sent to
bunker duties in LTTE defence lines in Mannar. Civilians
in the LTTE controlling areas are waiting for the security
forces arrival by defeating the terrorists, as they have
to face to severe harassments under LTTE controlling, the
escapee further stated.
Five
adults, three males and two females, and three children
were among the escapees, sources said. A five years-old
boy and two girls aged 13 and 15 were among the children,
sources further added.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence
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