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Troops force into LTTE defences, 6 killed during fighting - Mannar
7.5.2008

Troops continued to mount artillery and mortar attacks at identified LTTE strong-points in the Mannar front, today as Army infantrymen forced into LTTE positions killing 6 terrorists and injuring many others.

According to reports, troops have met with less resistance from LTTE as sporadic fighting were reported from general areas at Chalampaikulama, Karunkandal, Malikaittidal, Alankulama and Veppankulama.

Meanwhile, a soldier was reported killed when troops clashed with LTTE in general area Veppankulama, while another was reported wounded in a similar confrontation at Alankulama.

Troops have also recovered 3 anti-personnel mines (AP) during a search operation conducted in general area North of Adampan.