21.3.2008
Sri Lanka Army Special Infantrymen
yesterday (March 20) ambushed a tractor transporting LTTE
terrorists in the Konthakarankulma area, in the West of
Omantahi. According to the reports received from Wanni defence,
the soldiers had penetrated the LTTE defence line at the
Vavuniya battlefront and launched the surprise attack around
2.25, last afternoon.
Ground
troops have confirmed that all 5 terrorists travelling on
the tractor were killed in the ambush. While on their withdrawal,
the soldiers have destroyed two LTTE bunkers killing 3 more
LTTE cadres, the reports further said.
No
casualties reported to own troops in this incident, the
reports added.
Defence
observers say that Sri Lanka Army special operations conducted
in areas immediately ahead of the LTTE defences have been
making a huge contribution in clearing the terrorists' barriers
into Wanni region. Increasing number of civilians arriving
at security forces camps daily have confirmed the same that
they would never be able to escape the terror clutches unless
for the dwindling power of the terrorists along the defence
lines.
"The
walls of the LTTE run mono ethnic hellhole of Wanni is falling
down on by one and the much awaited freedom for civilians
is getting nearer", said our special correspondent
from the Vavuniya battlefront.
Courtesy
- Sri Lanka Defence |