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LTTE
terrorists made several abortive attempts tp push back troops from their
forward defended localities Southe of Kilali. Troops supported by artillry
and mortar fire effectively repulsed all terrorist attempts compelling
them to withdraw southwards. Troops
at present are in asrtronger position consequent to the pull out from
Elephant Pass and are poised to launch attacks on the temporary defences
occupied by the terrorists. Concentrated
effective artillery fire has made the temporary positions untenable
to the terrorists. Continuous attacks by the troops caused terrorists to
flee southwards with their casualties. All
troops in Jaffna peninsula are determined to push back the terrorists. Due
to confrontations on 3rd and 4th May, terrorists are in a state of
disarray. However, terrorists continued to fire mortars at the troops. Own
artillery fire effectively countered the mortar fire of the LTTE. Due to
LTTE mortar fire two soldiers were killed and one was wounded. As
per monitored LTTE transmissions 458 terrorists including 116 leaders have
been killed between the period of 27th April to 4th May. Most of these
cadres are those who have been recruited by the LTTE from Batticaloa and
Trincomalee. Troops
continue to move forward of their defences and carry out offensive action
against the terrorists. Normal
day to day life continues to prevail in Jaffna, Kayts, Point Pedro and
Chavakachcheri areas. Government offices and schools continue to function
and shop owners continue their usual business activities. The
government has ensured that ample food stocks are made available to the
people who need such assistance. According to the Government Agent of
Jaffna, 9726 temporarily displaced civilians from Pallal AGA Division have
been accomodated in safe areas. The Government Agent of Jaffna has ensured
the availability of all essentials including food, medicine and shelter.
Funds required for this purpose have been released by the Commissioner
General of Essential Services. On
2nd May at around 10 p.m. a bomb explosion has taken place at Annai
Vellankannai Church road, Kallady causing injuries to four civilians. One
of them has succumbed to his injuries on admission to Batticaloa Hospital
while the others are receiving treatment.
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