Monday, March 30, 2009

53 Div, TF-8 inflict heavy damages to enemy - East of Puthukkudyirippu


Troops of 53 Division and Task Force 8 (TF-8) confronted with LTTE terrorists while continued that advances in general area east of Puthukkudyirippu causing heavy damages to terrorists yesterday, 29 March, military report said.

Infantrymen of 5 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (5 VIR) uncovered 2 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed during the confrontation along with more military items. 3 x T-56 weapons, 1 x pack and 1 x mortar bike are also among the items found.

Meanwhile, troops of 6 Gajaba Regiment (6 GR) uncovered 3 bodies of LTTE terrorists killed during the confrontations took place in the area. 1 x T-56 weapon and 1 x I-Com set are also among the recoveries.

Separately, 7 Gemunu Watch (7 GW) troops uncovered a T-56 weapon and 3 x LTTE packs while conducting a search and clear operation in the same area yesterday.

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