FLASH:

LTTE launches a mortar attack at VIP air movement- Batticaloa

Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights, Mahinda Samarasinghe

[27/02/2007 10:20 AM]

LTTE terrorists launched a mortar attack targeting VIP air movement carrying Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe along with few foreign diplomats around 9 this morning. Defense sources said that the mortars were launched as the two helicopters landed at the Webber stadium in the Batticaloa town.

Sources further confirmed that Minister suffered no injuries in the attack. However, few people including a foreign diplomat have suffered injuries. One of the helicopter belonging to a private airliner was slightly damaged in the attack.

More information will follow.