LTTE executed 60 soldiers held by them - PM

Prime Minister DM Jayratne said in Parliament yesterday that four hardcore LTTE cadres arrested in Vavuniya recently have confessed that 60 soldiers who were held in LTTE custody were executed by them during the last days of the humanitarian operation. The Prime Minister speaking at the committee stage debate said that the soldiers had been shot dead and their bodies burnt by the terrorists.

The premier further said that the Government has rehabilitated thousands of LTTE cadres who surrendered and found them employment and even arranged for their weddings.

He said the mass graves of the soldiers have been found and hence it has been proven the LTTE carried out executions of prisoners of war.