As the security forces further decrease LTTE beating areas, 4701 more Tamil civilians who were kept as hostages by the LTTE terrorists have crossed over to unconventional areas from the Puthukudiyirippu in Mullaittivu amidst heavy thrashing and gunfire by the LTTE, throughout the last 24 hours, 9 February, defence sources said.
The civilians have been heading for to the welfare centers recognized in Vavuniya after as long as with meals and medical treatments. "The Army and the GA's office are prepared to make easy these civilians and their safety and welfare is well certain", armed official said language to defence.lk.
Yesterday, marking the uppermost number of displaced people crossed in a single day over to the unconventional areas, 5593 Tamil civilians reached to security forces looking for safety for their lives.
Troops now busy in a rescue mission to open evasion routes for the Tamil civilians how were by force held by the terrorists as a human shield.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
More military items found - Jaffna, Uppuweli
Troops conducted look for and clear operations in Jaffna and Uppuweli areas have found armed items yesterday, 26 January, defence sources said.
A batch of arms and bullets including hand bullets, anti personnel mines and bullets was found in a look for process conducted in general area Manthuvil last afternoon.
Following list of items were among the recoveries, sources additional.
Items Description
Hand Grenades 09
Antipersonnel Mines 06
MPMG Ammunitions 104
FNC Ammunitions 56
9mm Pistol Rounds 30
Remote Controls 03
Claymore Circuits 02
Detonators 70
Battery Chargers 02
GPS 01
22mm Detonator Cords 01
Maps 02
National ID Cards 15
Driving License 01
Meanwhile, the Police personnel attached to Uppuweli police station uncovered weapons and ammunition from general area Iluppukulam. The recovery was made based on in order received from civilians, police sources said. Following list of items were in the middle of the recoveries.
Items Description
T-56 assault rifle 02
Hand Grenade 01
Magazines 08
T-56 rounds 302
Pouches 02
Field dressings 02
A batch of arms and bullets including hand bullets, anti personnel mines and bullets was found in a look for process conducted in general area Manthuvil last afternoon.
Following list of items were among the recoveries, sources additional.
Items Description
Hand Grenades 09
Antipersonnel Mines 06
MPMG Ammunitions 104
FNC Ammunitions 56
9mm Pistol Rounds 30
Remote Controls 03
Claymore Circuits 02
Detonators 70
Battery Chargers 02
GPS 01
22mm Detonator Cords 01
Maps 02
National ID Cards 15
Driving License 01
Meanwhile, the Police personnel attached to Uppuweli police station uncovered weapons and ammunition from general area Iluppukulam. The recovery was made based on in order received from civilians, police sources said. Following list of items were in the middle of the recoveries.
Items Description
T-56 assault rifle 02
Hand Grenade 01
Magazines 08
T-56 rounds 302
Pouches 02
Field dressings 02
Monday, January 26, 2009
Don't station artillery among civilians - Jaffna Bishop to LTTE
"We are urgently requesting the Tamil Tigers not to station themselves among the people in the safety zone and fire their artillery - shells and rockets at the army. This will only increase more and more the death of civilians thus endangering the safety of the people," states the Bishop of Jaffna Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Savundaranayagam in a letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa calling for the extension of the Safety Zone for civilians in the Mullaitivu District.
The Bishop's letter expresses gratitude to the President for his concern for the civilians who have taken refuge in Vanni in the ongoing military operations and thanks the President for declaring a part of the west of the Mullaitivu at the safety zone for civilians.
The Bishop states that the area thus set apart is small considering the large number of people congregating there and requests that it be extended. He requests that areas such as Mathalan, Valaiayarmadam, Mulivaikal, Iranaipalai and the eastern sector of Puthukudiyiruppu be also declared safety zones. He adds that the only motive in requesting the extension of the safety zone is to preserve as much as possible the lives of the civilians in these areas.
'We are not against the war but our priority is the safety of every innocent civilian in those areas of war," the letter states.
Here is the text of the letter by Bishop Savundaranayagam of 25.01.2009.
"We are very grateful to you for your concern for the civilians who have taken refuge in Vanni in the on-going War. We thank you sincerely for declaring a part of the west of Mullaitivu as safety one. The area indicated is small and uninhabitable considering the large number of the people who are congregating in this area. Some of the Priests and the Sisters who are with the displaced people have informed me that they are with the people who have assembled in the Churches which are in the Eastern part of Mullaitivu (Mathalan, Valiayarmadam, Mulivaikal, Iranapalai and eastern sector of Puthukudiyiruppu). I have requested to treat them also as safety areas for the thousands of people gathered in these places and thus assuring the safety of the priests and religious also. As the Bishop responsible for these areas they have made this urgent request to me. The G.A. of Mullaitivu also has made at this proposal to the ICRC requesting them to explore the possibility of declaring the above areas as safety zone with the permission of SL Security Forces.
Our only motive in requesting your Excellency for the extension of the safety zone is to preserve as much as possible the lives of the civilians in these areas. My Priests and Sisters have told me that they will not abandon the people but move along wherever the people are going. Having lived with them always and suffering with them. They will not leave them at this time of crisis. This has been forever the do of the wide-ranging priests, to be in the middle of the people even in the time of hazard.
We are also urgently requesting the Tamil Tigers not to station themselves among the people in the safety zone and fire their weaponry-shells and rockets at the Army. This will only add to more and more the bereavement of civilians thus endangering the security of the people. I insist that both parties must watch the safety region strictly.
Therefore, I am insistent with your Excellency to think declaring the western piece of Mullaitivu also a safety area for the sake of the blameless civilians.
We are not against the war but our main concern is the security of every blameless civilian in those areas of war." (PRIU).
The Bishop's letter expresses gratitude to the President for his concern for the civilians who have taken refuge in Vanni in the ongoing military operations and thanks the President for declaring a part of the west of the Mullaitivu at the safety zone for civilians.
The Bishop states that the area thus set apart is small considering the large number of people congregating there and requests that it be extended. He requests that areas such as Mathalan, Valaiayarmadam, Mulivaikal, Iranaipalai and the eastern sector of Puthukudiyiruppu be also declared safety zones. He adds that the only motive in requesting the extension of the safety zone is to preserve as much as possible the lives of the civilians in these areas.
'We are not against the war but our priority is the safety of every innocent civilian in those areas of war," the letter states.
Here is the text of the letter by Bishop Savundaranayagam of 25.01.2009.
"We are very grateful to you for your concern for the civilians who have taken refuge in Vanni in the on-going War. We thank you sincerely for declaring a part of the west of Mullaitivu as safety one. The area indicated is small and uninhabitable considering the large number of the people who are congregating in this area. Some of the Priests and the Sisters who are with the displaced people have informed me that they are with the people who have assembled in the Churches which are in the Eastern part of Mullaitivu (Mathalan, Valiayarmadam, Mulivaikal, Iranapalai and eastern sector of Puthukudiyiruppu). I have requested to treat them also as safety areas for the thousands of people gathered in these places and thus assuring the safety of the priests and religious also. As the Bishop responsible for these areas they have made this urgent request to me. The G.A. of Mullaitivu also has made at this proposal to the ICRC requesting them to explore the possibility of declaring the above areas as safety zone with the permission of SL Security Forces.
Our only motive in requesting your Excellency for the extension of the safety zone is to preserve as much as possible the lives of the civilians in these areas. My Priests and Sisters have told me that they will not abandon the people but move along wherever the people are going. Having lived with them always and suffering with them. They will not leave them at this time of crisis. This has been forever the do of the wide-ranging priests, to be in the middle of the people even in the time of hazard.
We are also urgently requesting the Tamil Tigers not to station themselves among the people in the safety zone and fire their weaponry-shells and rockets at the Army. This will only add to more and more the bereavement of civilians thus endangering the security of the people. I insist that both parties must watch the safety region strictly.
Therefore, I am insistent with your Excellency to think declaring the western piece of Mullaitivu also a safety area for the sake of the blameless civilians.
We are not against the war but our main concern is the security of every blameless civilian in those areas of war." (PRIU).
Nation pays tribute to war heroes - President
The whole nation, from the 'Line Rooms' to the luxurious mansions were paying their most and heart-felt tributes to the war heroes who have fought persistently to eliminate terrorism from our place of birth, said President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the second successful public meeting at Norwood playgrounds in Kotagala yesterday, in hold up of the UPFA candidates contesting the approaching Wayamba and Central Province Provincial Council elections to be held on February 14.
The fluttering of our Lion Flag in each and every family in the country, sufficiently signifies the nation's backing and their highest tributes paid to our gallant war heroes, he said.
The President reiterated that the Armed Forces were in no way rivalry the Tamil people in the North, but at the danger of their lives, were only striving their best to liberate the blameless men, women and children from the repression of the terrorists who were retaining them as slaves. "They are hostility for the betterment of the whole nation, complete of the estate community", the President extra.
He said that his Government has been of huge service to the land group of people within the last three years. The estate community who were only restricted to a few four-sided shape feet of accommodation, have now been able to own and live in their vision homes, comprehensive of all essential and modern amenities such as hygiene, electrical energy and potable water, which have now become norms quite than luxuries.
The estate community who only walked the foot paths among the tea undergrowth in the past, have now got the chance to tread on the modernised concrete roads which financial records for over 80 per cent of the roads therein.
The 'Teacher shortage' which was leading in the estate division schools some time back, has also been resolved productively, by recruiting young and cultured teachers from their own organization, instead of bringing them from somewhere else.
Already over 3000 such teachers have been chosen. This is ample indication that there is a great prospect which they could be arrogant of, in the land sector.
The provision of good health amenities for the land sector was long unnoticed by many Governments in the past. yet, this Government had taken a policy alternative to strengthen the health principles in the estates, as a major blame.
The Government in this process, had acquired 23 hospitals owned by the land companies.
"We will allocate from the budget, over Rs. 150 million, to strengthen the hospitals, and Rs. 75 million for sanitation facilities.
Which Government has done such things within your lifetimes? There has been a true rebirth and a further ray of hope to the land community. You too have equal human rights for everything in the state as others and a sense of possession.
No one could divest you of same. We are all children of one mother", President Rajapaksa resolutely stated.
He said that despite the global financial crisis, all necessary safety measures were taken, to alleviate the impact on the village, including the estates, by the provision of special subsidies for rice and kerosene. Mobile trade centers were also introduced.
President Rajapaksa also lauded the estate organization for their very good sense of discipline displayed when they had visited the President's House in Kandy, for Thaipongal. He urged them to display the same sense of gratefulness, at the Provincial Council elections too.
Ministers Hemakumara Nanayakkara, C.B. Rathnayake, Arumugam Thondaman and Muthu Sivalingam also spoke. Ministers Pavithra Wanniyarachchi, Kumara Welgama, Nirmala Kotelawela and a crowd of other distinguished visitors participated at the public meeting.
The fluttering of our Lion Flag in each and every family in the country, sufficiently signifies the nation's backing and their highest tributes paid to our gallant war heroes, he said.
The President reiterated that the Armed Forces were in no way rivalry the Tamil people in the North, but at the danger of their lives, were only striving their best to liberate the blameless men, women and children from the repression of the terrorists who were retaining them as slaves. "They are hostility for the betterment of the whole nation, complete of the estate community", the President extra.
He said that his Government has been of huge service to the land group of people within the last three years. The estate community who were only restricted to a few four-sided shape feet of accommodation, have now been able to own and live in their vision homes, comprehensive of all essential and modern amenities such as hygiene, electrical energy and potable water, which have now become norms quite than luxuries.
The estate community who only walked the foot paths among the tea undergrowth in the past, have now got the chance to tread on the modernised concrete roads which financial records for over 80 per cent of the roads therein.
The 'Teacher shortage' which was leading in the estate division schools some time back, has also been resolved productively, by recruiting young and cultured teachers from their own organization, instead of bringing them from somewhere else.
Already over 3000 such teachers have been chosen. This is ample indication that there is a great prospect which they could be arrogant of, in the land sector.
The provision of good health amenities for the land sector was long unnoticed by many Governments in the past. yet, this Government had taken a policy alternative to strengthen the health principles in the estates, as a major blame.
The Government in this process, had acquired 23 hospitals owned by the land companies.
"We will allocate from the budget, over Rs. 150 million, to strengthen the hospitals, and Rs. 75 million for sanitation facilities.
Which Government has done such things within your lifetimes? There has been a true rebirth and a further ray of hope to the land community. You too have equal human rights for everything in the state as others and a sense of possession.
No one could divest you of same. We are all children of one mother", President Rajapaksa resolutely stated.
He said that despite the global financial crisis, all necessary safety measures were taken, to alleviate the impact on the village, including the estates, by the provision of special subsidies for rice and kerosene. Mobile trade centers were also introduced.
President Rajapaksa also lauded the estate organization for their very good sense of discipline displayed when they had visited the President's House in Kandy, for Thaipongal. He urged them to display the same sense of gratefulness, at the Provincial Council elections too.
Ministers Hemakumara Nanayakkara, C.B. Rathnayake, Arumugam Thondaman and Muthu Sivalingam also spoke. Ministers Pavithra Wanniyarachchi, Kumara Welgama, Nirmala Kotelawela and a crowd of other distinguished visitors participated at the public meeting.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Army 58 Div reach outskirts of Dharmapuram
Sri Lanka Army 58 Division far-reaching down the A-35 road (Paranthan - Mullaittivu) on the West- East axis has reached the external rim of Dharmapuram, make known battleground sources
During a confrontation erupted around 5.30 this morning (Jan 14), north of Dharmapuram, troops have establish 3 bodies of LTTE cadres the length of with 3 T-56 riffles.
Meanwhile, Army 55 Division soldiers marching down northeastern shore of the isle are in the process of dominating Chundikulam, the area that connects the Jaffna neck of land with the mainland. During yesterday's (Jan 13) operations in the area, army devastated an LTTE boat with artillery fire . A older LTTE sea tiger head identified as "Lieutenant Colonel Thiru" was killed the length of with more than a a small number of others in this assault.
During a confrontation erupted around 5.30 this morning (Jan 14), north of Dharmapuram, troops have establish 3 bodies of LTTE cadres the length of with 3 T-56 riffles.
Meanwhile, Army 55 Division soldiers marching down northeastern shore of the isle are in the process of dominating Chundikulam, the area that connects the Jaffna neck of land with the mainland. During yesterday's (Jan 13) operations in the area, army devastated an LTTE boat with artillery fire . A older LTTE sea tiger head identified as "Lieutenant Colonel Thiru" was killed the length of with more than a a small number of others in this assault.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
140 civilians reach security forces seeking safety
One hundred and forty civilians who had been attentive by the LTTE terrorists as a human protect have runaway the LTTE's grip and reached to security forces, sources said.
According to the available in order 96 Tamil civilians, 58 males and 38 females, reached to troops of 58 Division deployed in west of Murasamoddai, northwest of Murasamoddai and east of Karadipokku area in four separate occasions yesterday (6 Jan). 29 children were among the escapees, sources said. The escapees are residents of Vaddakachchi and east of Murasamoddai areas.
Meanwhile, another collection of civilians of 10 families counting 12 males and 14 females have reached to troops of 57 Division deployed in north of Iranamadu on the similar day. Two year-old child is also among the escapees.
18 more civilians reached to troops of 57 Division in north of Iranamadu this morning, 7 January, seeking safety for their lives. 13 males and 5 females are among the escapees and they at home at 6.45AM, sources said.
According to the available in order 96 Tamil civilians, 58 males and 38 females, reached to troops of 58 Division deployed in west of Murasamoddai, northwest of Murasamoddai and east of Karadipokku area in four separate occasions yesterday (6 Jan). 29 children were among the escapees, sources said. The escapees are residents of Vaddakachchi and east of Murasamoddai areas.
Meanwhile, another collection of civilians of 10 families counting 12 males and 14 females have reached to troops of 57 Division deployed in north of Iranamadu on the similar day. Two year-old child is also among the escapees.
18 more civilians reached to troops of 57 Division in north of Iranamadu this morning, 7 January, seeking safety for their lives. 13 males and 5 females are among the escapees and they at home at 6.45AM, sources said.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wanni liberation operation continuous; 17 terrorists killed, 18 wounded
Security forces personnel engaged in counter terrorists offensive operation killed 17 LTTE terrorists and injured 18 others in clashes reported in Jaffna and Wanni theatres of battle yesterday, June 30, the finalized military report said.
In Jaffna theatre, 2 LTTE cadres were killed while another 6 reportedly either killed or wounded in clashes reported in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai fronts. Army soldier also suffered injuries due to these clashes.
In Vavuniya front, clashes between security forces and LTTE terrorists were reported from Navatkulam, Periyamadhu, Palaimoddai and Kovitkunchukulam areas. 10 LTTE terrorists were killed while another 10 suffered injuries during these clashes. 3 army soldiers have laid their lives for the sake of motherland. 4 others who received injuries have been evacuated to the Vavuniya hospital.
Meanwhile, troops found a body of slain LTTE cadres killed in recreant battle took place in Navvi area. A T-56 weapon, a radio set and 4 hand grenades wear also found along with the body.
In Welioya front, confrontations occurred in general areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura. 5 LTTE cadres were killed and 8 others injured, the report said. 3 more LTTE cadres reportedly either killed or wounded, the report said. 4 army soldiers who suffered injuries during these clashes were also rushed to the hospitals.
Troops engaged in mine clearing duties in recently liberated areas in north of Janakapura, unearthed 84 anti-personnel mines and 6 IEDs, the report added.
In Jaffna theatre, 2 LTTE cadres were killed while another 6 reportedly either killed or wounded in clashes reported in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai fronts. Army soldier also suffered injuries due to these clashes.
In Vavuniya front, clashes between security forces and LTTE terrorists were reported from Navatkulam, Periyamadhu, Palaimoddai and Kovitkunchukulam areas. 10 LTTE terrorists were killed while another 10 suffered injuries during these clashes. 3 army soldiers have laid their lives for the sake of motherland. 4 others who received injuries have been evacuated to the Vavuniya hospital.
Meanwhile, troops found a body of slain LTTE cadres killed in recreant battle took place in Navvi area. A T-56 weapon, a radio set and 4 hand grenades wear also found along with the body.
In Welioya front, confrontations occurred in general areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura. 5 LTTE cadres were killed and 8 others injured, the report said. 3 more LTTE cadres reportedly either killed or wounded, the report said. 4 army soldiers who suffered injuries during these clashes were also rushed to the hospitals.
Troops engaged in mine clearing duties in recently liberated areas in north of Janakapura, unearthed 84 anti-personnel mines and 6 IEDs, the report added.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Army sniper guns down a terrorist - Muhamalai
Army sniper gunned down an LTTE terrorist ahead of the own defence line in Muhamalai in Jaffna last morning.
The incident took place around 8.35 am, sources said.
The incident took place around 8.35 am, sources said.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
UNDP worker arrested with a Micro pistol - Vavuniya
An UNDP worker who is working under World Food Program (WFP) was arrested with a Micro pistol by the security forces at Irattaperiyakulam road block in Vavuniya this afternoon, April 30.
The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, was a resident of Batticaloa and he is currently working at the UNDP Kilinochchi office, sources said. The suspect was travelling from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa when he was arrested around 12.45 p.m.
While cross-questioning, the suspect confessed that a terror agent have given this micro pistol and asked him to handover it to a person in Batticaloa. "The terrorists have promised to give him sum of 50,000.00 rupees once complete the task", he added. An initial payment, sum of 30,000.00 rupees, which had been given by the terrorist, was also apprehended.
The suspect was handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further investigations.
The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, was a resident of Batticaloa and he is currently working at the UNDP Kilinochchi office, sources said. The suspect was travelling from Kilinochchi to Batticaloa when he was arrested around 12.45 p.m.
While cross-questioning, the suspect confessed that a terror agent have given this micro pistol and asked him to handover it to a person in Batticaloa. "The terrorists have promised to give him sum of 50,000.00 rupees once complete the task", he added. An initial payment, sum of 30,000.00 rupees, which had been given by the terrorist, was also apprehended.
The suspect was handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further investigations.
LTTE fires artillery to a civilian settlement - Welioya
LTTE terrorists have launched artillery shells indiscriminately towards a civilian settlement at Sripura in Welioya this morning, April 30.
According to the available information, terrorists have fired few artillery shells from 9.30 am. It is observed that terrorists have attacked with their heavy guns located at North West of Welioya, sources said.
A 66 year-old civilian who received injuries was admitted to the Sripura hospital immediately for medical attention, sources added.
Security forces have retaliated with heavy guns targeting LTTE gun positions, defence sources in Welioya added.
According to the available information, terrorists have fired few artillery shells from 9.30 am. It is observed that terrorists have attacked with their heavy guns located at North West of Welioya, sources said.
A 66 year-old civilian who received injuries was admitted to the Sripura hospital immediately for medical attention, sources added.
Security forces have retaliated with heavy guns targeting LTTE gun positions, defence sources in Welioya added.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tamil youth shot dead by LTTE gunmen- Jaffna
Alleged LTTE gunmen shot dead a Tamil youth this evening (April 29), near the Railway Road in general area Kokuvil, Jaffna.
According to witnesses two motor bike riding gunmen have shot at the youth who was on his way home and fled the area immediately at around 6.45p.m.
Motive of the killing is not known and further investigations are in progress, Jaffna Police sources said.
According to witnesses two motor bike riding gunmen have shot at the youth who was on his way home and fled the area immediately at around 6.45p.m.
Motive of the killing is not known and further investigations are in progress, Jaffna Police sources said.
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