Civilians seek Forces' protection in Jaffna, Pulmodai
Rafik JALALDEEN
Civilians fleeing the LTTE in uncleared areas sought Security Forces'
protection in Jaffna and Pulmodai on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The civilians which included 13 males, nine females and six
children from Mullaian, Kaddaikadu, Paranthan, Kilinochchi
and Champianpattu. |
Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said 28 civilians
including six children who had escaped Tiger clutches had arrived in
Jaffna.
"A Naval patrol observed two boats in the northern sea and towed the
boats and rescue the civilians," he added.
The civilians included 13 males, nine females and six children from
Mullaian, Kaddaikadu, Paranthan, Kilinochchi and Champianpattu.
Brigadier Nanayakkara said the civilians had told the Security Forces
that they were compelled to leave their homes due to ill treatment by
the LTTE.
"The Tigers force youth to join them," the civilians said.
"The majority of civilians want to flee Tiger clutches because
otherwise they will be detained by the LTTE. After being imprisoned, the
civilians are forced to construct bunkers," he said.
Meanwhile, the Navy rescued three families on Wednesday in the
Eastern seas off Pulmodai on Wednesday.
According to Navy Spokesman Commander D.P.K. Dassanayake 13 civilians
comprising eight males and five females including five children had
arrived in Pulmodai fleeing the LTTE grip in Mullaitivu.
He said the Navy observed a fibreglass dinghy with a white flag in
the Eastern seas and rescued three families.
The civilians were provided with essentials and shelter by the
Security Forces with the assistance of the Government officials. |
