54 killed in Sri Lanka, army captures part of Thampane

At least 52 LTTE militants have been killed in gunbattles between security forces and the rebels in Sri Lanka's embattled north, where the army captured a portion of the rebel-held Thampane area.

Elsewhere two civilians also lost their lives in attacks by suspected Tiger rebels, the army said on Tuesday.

"We on Monday night moved in about one km inside Thampane and one of the camps — which was taken control of — could accommodate 300 LTTE militants," a ministry spokesman said.

In two other areas of Thampane, the troops moved in about 300 metres and 500 metres respectively, the spokesman said, adding this was the fourth major success for army during the last few days.

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