Forces smash more Tiger bunkers

Rafik JALALDEEN

The Security Forces launched an attack in the Northern front yesterday destroying Tiger bunkers in the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines. Ten Tiger bunkers were completely destroyed and 10 LTTE cadres were killed.

A spokesman for the Media Centre for National Security said the Security Forces attacked LTTE FDLs in Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali around 5.45 am.

“The Security Forces advanced towards the LTTE front lines smashing ten Tiger bunkers.

Ten Tiger cadres were killed and many others injured in the confrontation,” he added. Two soldiers were killed and six others sustained injuries in the incident.

Meanwhile, nine LTTE cadres surrendered to the Murunkan road block manned by the Security Forces last morning.

“The surrendered LTTE cadres told the Security Forces that they were compelled to leave their outfit following unbearable hardship and harassment they had to undergo,” he added.

The Tiger cadres reached the Murankan road block crossing the Yoda Tank.