Muttur civilians determined to defend their homes against terrorists - Military

Chamikara Weerasinghe

MUTTUR: Not a single family has fled Muttur following LTTE threats to vacate their lands, Military sources said.

They said the Muslim public in Muttur was determined to defend their homes against the terrorists. They had categorically stated that they would not move from their homes, sources said. Meanwhile, the government had strengthened security in Muttur following LTTE leaflets threatening Muslims to evict from the area.

The LTTE had distributed the leaflets among Muslim civilians in Palanagar, in which they have ordered them to vacate the area within 72 hours or face the consequences.

Military sources said this was a serious violation of human rights, the Geneva convention, the State law and the Cease-fire Agreement.

Sources said they had brought this to the notice of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and the SLMM. They denied news reports telecast over a certain private TV channel which said 15 families had fled Muttur following the distribution of leaflets.