Jaffna u'grad key in terror targets

The Jaffna University student who died after swallowing cyanide while in troops' captivity at Ariyale area last Saturday is a key figure in planning and executing of terrorist activities outside the Jaffna University compound targeting troops, Jaffna Police said.

The terrorist - turned student - Purisothaman alias Sellathurai had been also instrumental in organising intermittent fire attacks against the troops, taking cover inside the University since the Security Forces did not intrude the University premises.

Purisothamam with his fellow-terrorist, Sivagnanlingam on Saturday shot at troops on foot patrol.

Security Forces have alerted the Jaffna University Authorities on the presence of terrorists, disguised or working full time for the LTTE, operating from the University grounds.