20.9.2008

At least 9 LTTE terrorists were killed and many others suffered injuries due to the confrontations took place in general area west of Mankulam through out the day, 20 September, military sources confirmed intercepting LTTE communication channels.

Troops of 57 Division operating in Mullaittivu district confronted with LTTE terrorists in the west of Mankulam area and a body of LTTE cadre killed in these confrontations were uncovered along with the radio set in a subsequent search operation conducted, defence sources said.

An army soldier has laid his life for defending the motherland while two others suffered injuries in these confrontations.

Meanwhile, army snipers deployed in general area Akkarayankulam gunned down an LTTE terrorist this afternoon, sources added.