10 Tamil civilians seek protection with security forces - Mannar

Ten Tamil civilians including two children from non-liberated Vedithalathivu area sought protection with the security forces in early hours this morning (March 3) at the Police point at Erukkulampiddy in Mannar.
According to the available sources, 5 males and 3 females were among the civilians who have fled the LTTE dominated territory in fear of forced conscription of their children. Two children, a boy and a girl, were also among the escapees, sources said.
The civilians who reached to the security forces controlling area on see routes have paid sum of 150,000 rupees for the boat owner, sources further said. The civilians were given food and refreshments and later handed over to the Mannar Police to provide further assistance, sources added