Navy rescues 165 civilians fleeing Tigers
Rafik JALALDEEN
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Navy personell escorting civilians |
The Navy rescued 165 civilians fleeing from LTTE captivity in
Mullaitivu on Tuesday and Wednesday. Among the rescued civilians were 49
men, 59 women and 57 children seeking protection with the Security
Forces.
Navy spokesman Captain D.K.P. Dassanayake said Naval troops carried
out the rescue missions on three occasions in the Northern seas, one on
Tuesday and the other two on Wednesday.
He said the first group comprising 94 persons were found fleeing in
six white flag hoisted dinghies around 10.45 am on Tuesday while the
second group comprising 45 persons were found on two dinghies and the
third group consisting 26 persons were found huddled in a lone dinghy on
Wednesday around 9.55 am and 11.15 am.”After rescuing the first group
and the third group, they were safely towed ashore at Point Pedro while
the second group was escorted to Pulmudai. All were provided with
essential needs and medical treatment,” he added.
Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said nearly 55,286
fleeing civilians sought protection with the Security Forces.
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