Forces recover weapons haul

Rasika Somarathna

A special Police investigation team during a search operation has recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition from Kadakarachchena, Muttur on Saturday night.

Further search operations are being conducted in the area, sources said.

Meanwhile, thirteen civilians fleeing from the clutches of the LTTE have sought the Navy's help for protection in Mannar.

According to sources six females and seven males hailing from the Kilinochchi and Paranthan areas had reached the Pallemunai Naval detachment on saturday night seeking their help.