LTTE submarine found
The recovered LTTE submarine |
An LTTE armour plated underwater craft and three other partially
assembled submarine type smaller crafts (midgets) were recovered by the
Task Force III troops from the Udayarkattukulam area in the recently
liberated Vishuamadu last morning. The bigger craft was 35 feet in
length, military sources said.
This was the most startling finding made by troops so far during the
on going counter terrorist operations against the LTTE. The LTTE will be
known as the first terrorist organisation to develop underwater weapons.
It is the first terrorist outfit to introduce suicide bombers to the
world and to develop naval and air arms.
The submarine like craft was found following the capture of a well
designed Tiger camp spread out in 2 sq.km expanse. The camp consisted of
15 small houses and 5 billets, all tiled and airconditioned.
Among the items recovered were a large towing cradle with 13 wheels
on one side, a Dvora type craft with a gun mount, a large number of out
board motors, electric motors and water pumps, three paddle boats and
machinery used in welding work.
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