Security Forces seize weapons

Mahinda KULATUNGA

COLOMBO: The Security Forces have killed three more LTTE terrorists who were running away after the liberation of Thoppigala, the Centre for National Security said.

According to the CNS the Security Forces have attacked LTTE terrorists trying to escape in groups from the Thoppigala area, at Welikanda Ranselatenna yesterday and on Saturday at Aralaganwila, Ommanugala and Miyankalli and Siththandi.

While the attack had killed three LTTE terrorists, the Security Forces seized 11 T 56 rifles, two sniffers, five hand bombs and a large number of fire arms.

They also seized two sets of powerful communication equipment, dry rations and 100 pairs of slippers found at Ranselatenna, the Media Centre reported.

The forces have also recovered 20 T 56 rifles, LMG arms, five maps, four anti personal mines, nine sets of powerful communication equipment, a large number of ammunition and including anti tank weapons at Miyankalli and Siththandi killing one terrorist who tried to run away from Thoppigala, the CNS added.