Sporadic fighting was reported between troops and LTTE at the fringes of Ampalavanpokkanai, as military claimed killing 8 terrorists and injuring 12 others yesterday (April 11).
According to military, 10 SLLI infantrymen under the 58 Division have engaged terrorists who were attempting to breach the forward defences at around 10a.m. Meanwhile, 7 SR troops operating North of Puthukkudiyirippu have uncovered 150 anti-personnel mines, similar number of hand grenades, 14 claymore mines and 8 bombs, security sources said. 5 more terrorists were killed sniped in general area East of Puttukkudiyirippu by 10SLLI and 6 GW troops, according to finalized military reports.
9 T-56 assault riffles were also found by 11 SLLI troops during separate search operations conducted in general area Ampalavanpokkanai, while a RCL weapon barrel was reported uncovered by 10GR troops North of Iranapalai.
Meanwhile, 53 Division troops have confronted with a group of terrorists, east of Puthukkudiyirppu and have reportedly killed 3 security sources said.
Heavy rains are continuing in the area military said adding that it is reported that terrorists are drawing more hardcore fighters towards the borders of the No-Fire -Zone in an attempt to freeze movement of civilians towards safety with security forces. The LTTE leadership has ordered to shoot at any individual daring to cross over to the liberated territory with security forces, the sources said.
According to what civilians have disclosed after fleeing from LTTE hostage, terrorists are concentrating civilians in general area Valayarmaddam and Vellamullivaikal worsening the hostage situation, our Wanni correspondent said. Terrorists are increasing the imposed danger on the lives of the civilians what is indeed an act of crime against humanity, he further added.
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