More Civilians escape from LTTE grip

Rafik Jalaldeen

A group of civilians escaping from the LTTE grip had come to the cleared area seeking protection from the Security Forces last morning in Thanankilappu, Jaffna.

Military Spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said 15 civilians comprising five males, eight females and two children arrived in Thanankilappu around 7 a.m. crossing the Kilaly lagoon from their home in the uncleared area of Paranthan. The fleeing civilians were provided all facilities from the Welfare Centre and directed to the Thelippai Kakesnathurai IDP centre.