SLA thrashes LTTE offensive attempt: scores killed in renewed fighting- Mannar

Sri Lankan Army comprehensively thrashed a pre-dawn LTTE offensive attempt on Wednesday, in general area North of Parappakandal, Mannar.
According to Wanni military sources, heavy fighting lasted till 5 a.m. when SLA troops successfully counter attacked an LTTE offensive movement towards the newly consolidated defences at Parappakandal.
The LTTE has suffered heavy casualties, with scores believed killed, security sources said.
Meanwhile, military sources said that 4 soldiers have sustained injuries during confrontation ahead of LTTE defences, this morning.
The LTTE terrorists have also engaged 122mm gun attacks, which were effectively neutralized by the Army artillery batteries, sources further said.
Meanwhile, 'Intel' reports from Mannar front said that, Swarnam and Laxman have led the LTTE offensive in two fronts, later forced to withdraw with heavy damages. Terrorist bodies were observed scattered ahead of the battle lines, the sources said. According to reports received, Swarnam and Laxman were blaming each other after withdrawing, leaving numbers dead or seriously injured in the battle front, according to 'Intel' sources.
Exact LTTE casualty figures were not available as troops are now clearing the area, security sources said.
Meanwhile, troops continued to surge into LTTE territory towards Adampan junction in a fresh offensive launched at 6 a.m., security sources said.
According to military reports received, at least 23 terrorists were reported killed and 10 wounded in clashes between troops and LTTE at the Wanni and Northern fronts yesterday(19).