LTTE submarine recovered

The Task Force 8 troops yesterday recovered a fully geared LTTE submarine that had been submerged in the sea water a few metres off the coast of Vellamullivaikkal on information given by terrorist in custody.

The complete submarine with one seat is about 24ft in length and 4 ft in height.

It had reportedly been used by senior LTTE leaders for clandestine sea movements before the LTTE was completely wiped our from the area

It is further believed that the submarine found closer to the former location of the Fara 03 ship had been made ready for LTTE leadership to escape via sea however speedy advance of the troops did not permit the terrorists to put the plan into action.