Heavy fighting erupts in Mannar, over dozen LTTE killed

Heavy fighting broke out between the SLA and LTTE terrorists in general area South of Adampan, Mannar during the early hours on Saturday (March 22).
According to defence sources, troops mounted heavy artillery and mortar attacks followed by a surge into the LTTE forward defences killing at least over a dozen terrorists, since 4.45 this morning.
Damages to the LTTE were not confirmed as enemy communication experienced congestion, defence sources said.
Meanwhile, according to MCNS reports, SLA troops have captured one square kilometre following intensive battle with LTTE in general area between Parayanakulama and Elanthivan in Mannar this morning, killing 15 terrorists.
The sources also reported 2 soldiers killed and 9 injured during the confrontation and further reported that 5 LTTE bodies were recovered by the troops in subsequent search operation conducted.