LTTE endgame reaching its final phase: scores killed in Mullaittivu battle

At least 32 LTTE terrorists were killed and over dozen reported wounded during separate confrontations ensued between troops and LTTE in general area at Palamattalam, Tamarakulam and Puthukkudiyirippu at the Mullaittivu battlefront yesterday (March 6).

According to finalized military reports received, LTTE terrorists now confined to a mere 45 sq.km land stretch are making desperate efforts to prolong its imminent defeat, locating clusters of heavy mortar and artillery batteries inside the declared no fire zone.

Meanwhile, Task Force- 8 and 58 Division troops forging into the remaining LTTE territory have reportedly inflicted heavy damages to terrorists also recovering 15 LTTE bodies and a cache of military hardware.

In general area South of Palamattalam, 58 Div infantrymen made swift advances killing 11 terrorists and injuring a dozen others, security sources said. Also, troops of 12GW(Gemunu Watch) operating in general area Tamaralankulam have uncovered 14 LTTE bodies(10 male and 4 female) including 36 T-56 assault riffles, 02x LMG weapons, 15x hand grenades, 06x I-com sets and 3000x T-56 ammunitions. Subsequently, 11 SLLI troops have also found another LTTE body along with 10 T-56 assault riffles, one T-81 assault riffles and a GPS.

Meanwhile, TF-8 troops continuing offensive operations in general area Puthukkudiyirippu have engaged identified LTTE resistance positions killing 6 terrorists and injuring 13 others, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted troops have also uncovered an LTTE body, 04x T-56 assault riffles, an I-com set and 03 underground containers.