Security forces made multiple assaults at LTTE positions in general area Manniyankulama, Kilinochchi, since the morning hours on Saturday (Oct 11), reportedly killing 16 terrorists and inuring 13 others, military said.

5 terrorists were killed during a confrontation with troops at Manniyankulama at 11.45a.m. Subsequent to the confrontation troops have recovered an LTTE body along with a T-56 assault riffle, security sources said. A soldier was also reported wounded in the fighting with LTTE.

4 more terrorists were killed and another 6 reported wounded in a separate confrontation with LTTE, in general area East of Vannerikkulama. According to military, 3 soldiers were injured in the confrontation with LTTE at 12.30p.m.

In general area West of Manniyankulama, troops clashed with another LTTE movement killing 4 and injuring 6 the sources further said. A soldier also laid his life during the confrontation. Troops have also found an LTTE body during a subsequent search operation conducted in the area.

2 terrorists were also killed sniped by troops operating in general area Manniyankulma, security sources further added.

Meanwhile, troops conducting clearing operations in general area Manniyankulama, have uncovered 50 anti-personnel mines(AP) and 5 IEDs, according to military sources.