More civilians seek Security Forces protection

Rafik JALALDEEN

Civilians seeking protection arrived in Pulmodai yesterday morning escaping from the LTTE clutches in Kattakadu, Mullaitivu district.

A spokesman for the MCNS said 13 civilians from five families comprising eight men, three women, a boy and a girl had arrived in Pulmodai yesterday at around 11.30am from Kattakuda an uncleared area fleeing the Tiger grip.

"The 52 civilians left Mullaitivu on Wednesday at around 12.30pm seeking protection of Security Forces to protect their lives from the LTTE cadres. All five families boarded a boat powered by an out-board motor to reach the cleared area", the spokesman added.

The Security Forces directed civilians to the IDPs centre providing them with essential needs.