Over 340 IDPs resettled in Vadamarachchi

Sandasen MARASINGHE

Another 349 internally displaced families were resettled in Vadamarachchi Sunday evening.

Military Spokesman Major General U A B Medawala told the Daily News that families consisting of 1,083 members were resettled in the coastal belt between Manmunei and Aliyavalai.

He said the resettled persons consisted of 671 adults and 412 children. All have been resettled in their own plots of lands. Forces took over one year to clear the area as it was heavily strewn with landmines. The entire area was under LTTE dominance.

The resettlement was done in six Grama Seva divisions. Stating that basic facilities are given to the resettled families, the Military spokesman said measures will be taken to improve the resettled persons wellbeing.

Major General Medawala said the resettlement was made by the Jaffna Security Forces Headquarters and the 55 Division.

He said with this resettlement, the number of IDPs have come down to 28,681.

The rest will also be resettled as soon as security in the area is guaranteed by demining groups.