Troops Bag More Areas in Mannar

Troops,now triumphantly storming areas hitherto held by Tiger terrorists in the eastern part of MANNAR area in ANDANKULAM, to the north of GIANT TANK this morning (18) around 5.30 a.m. captured an area of about 600 sq m with an LTTE defence line and a strongly- built bund.

Ten Tiger terrorists who resisted the move lost their lives in the surprise attack. At least ten more Tigers received injuries in the skirmishes.

The clashes let the troops re-gain the area after so many years. Six terrorist dead bodies and three T-56 weapons were recovered by the troops later on.

One valiant soldier paid the supreme sacrifice during the fight for supremacy in the area.

Four soldiers received injuries in the fighting.Troops are now consolidating their positions.

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