24.9.2008

According to the finalized military report received from the battlefront said that 16 LTTE terrorists were killed and 16 others sustained injuries in yesterday's (23 September) clashes erupted in Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Welioya and Jaffna battlefronts. Six more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded.

In Kilinochchi front, troops of Task Force 1 had confronted with LTTE terrorists in Pudarimadu and Tenniyankulam areas killing 2 terrorists and injuries 4 others. 2 soldiers also sustained injuries in these confrontations. Meanwhile, troops of 57 Division have found 2 slain bodies of LTTE cadres killed in recent battle ensued in general area Akkarayankulam.

In Vavuniya front, troops of 56 Division attacked at LTTE bunker defences in general area Navatkulam killing 2 LTTE terrorists. Meanwhile, troops of Task Force 2 had series of confrontations in Palaimoddai and Vannivilankulam areas. 9 LTTE terrorists were killed while 5 others suffered injuries in these confrontations, the report said. In a search operation followed by a confrontation between LTTE terrorists and security forces, few warlike items, a claymore mine, a T-56 weapon and a pack with dry ration, left behind by the fleeing terrorists were found.

In Welioya front, 5 LTTE terrorists were killed 7 more sustained injuries due to the confrontations ensued between troops of 59 Division and LTTE terrorists in general area Andankulam. 6 more terrorists reportedly either killed or wounded. 3 soldiers received injuries in these clashes.

Meanwhile, troops engaged in mine clearing operations have unearthed 121 anti-personnel mines and 8 IEDs from general Andankulam, the report added.

In Jaffna front, two more army soldiers sustained injuries in two separate confrontations took place in general area Muhamalai during day hours yesterday.