1 terrorist killed and another 5 killed or wounded in yesterday's clashes - Jaffna

One terrorist was killed and another 5 reported either killed or wounded during clashes took place in Jaffna theatre yesterday, June 8.

Troops attacked at terror bunker defences in Muhamalai front and ground troops confirmed 2 terrorists were reportedly either killed or wounded. In three separate clashes occurred in the same area, one soldier has laid his life while 2 others who suffered injuries have been evacuated to the Palaly military hospital.

In Killay front, an army sniper gunned down a terrorist ahead of the own defence line last afternoon. An army soldier also has laid his life in a separate confrontation took place in general area Ponnar, the report said.

In Nagarkovil front, troops attacked at enemy bunker defences and troops confirmed at least 3 terrorists were reportedly either killed or wounded.

Meanwhile, an army soldier has made his supreme sacrifice for his motherland in a separate confrontation occurred in general area Eluthumadduval.