LTTE kills civilians

LTTE terrorists showcasing their ruthlessness and wildness, on Saturday stormed a village on the Bibile-Ampara main road, killing 15 innocent civilians and injuring more than 20. Four women and a child were among the victims.

According to Police spokesman SSP Ranjith Gunasekera, this group of LTTE terrorists had opened indiscriminate fire on innocent farmers and their families who were engaged in chena cultivation in Kirimetiya, Rathmalagaha Ella in the Iginiyagala Police division at around 3.30 p.m on Saturday.

Ampara General Hospital sources yesterday confirmed that four children including two infants and five others who sustained serious injuries were admitted to the hospital.

The Security Forces jointly with the Police and the STF have launched a massive search operation in search of perpetrators in the areas.