Troops capture improvised truck

The 58 Division troops now dominating Valayamadam area, yesterday recovered an armour-plated six-wheel truck, apparently used for transporting LTTE terrorist leaders across uncleared areas in the most recent past, military officials said yesterday.

This bullet-proof vehicle could accommodate a few passengers inside in addition to its driver, the military said. The frontal section of the vehicle, identical to that of a modern electric train had also a powerful communication antenna, jutting out from one side of the driver's seat. The vehicle has also been used recently as empty biscuit wrappers and water bottles were found inside.

(RW)