18.9.2008

Troops of the Task Force I, getting another mileage in their quest for peace, captured the entire 1.5 km-long Karambakulam tank bund, about 11 km northeast of Nachchikuda Wednesday (17) afternoon, consequent upon a close fire fight that saw twenty-five Tiger terrorists killed and a similar number badly injured.

Four brave soldiers of the Army sacrificed their precious lives in the encounter that lasted for over three hours in Karambakulam. Fifteen more soldiers wounded in the fight were immediately evacuated to hospitals. At the time, this report was being filed, columns of heroic troops were steadily dominating the tank area after setting up their positions, as Engineer troops simultaneously began removing booby traps and other explosive devices at hand.

Meanwhile, Tiger terrorists operating in the east of Akkarayankulam areas struck against the troops thrice throughout Wednesday (17) before the dusk fell. Confident troops bravely resisted and directed hard blows on the enemy and chased them away, gunning down at least fifteen Tiger terrorists during the three encounters, Wanni Security Forces confirmed.

In the meantime, troops of the 56 Division following the sighting of two LTTE terrorists who were moving towards their bunker in Navatkulam area opened fire at them using small arms and rocket propeller grenades Wednesday (17) morning at about 10.25 a.m.. The bunker was completely destroyed and two terrorists were confirmed killed as a result.

Around 9.50 a.m. on Wednesday (17) again troops attacked another LTTE bunker in the general area of Vilakkvittakulam causing severe damages to it, occupied by three terrorists. It is believed all three terrorists were feared killed in the attack.

A soldier on clearing operations in JANAKAPURA area in Welioya in the meantime sustained injuries due to explosion of an anti personnel mine.

Courtesy: Sri Lanka Army