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Monday, August 04, 2008 - 05.40 GMT
Army captured Vellankulam – last LTTE stronghold in Mannar district

 
Sri Lanka Army captured yesterday afternoon, Vellankulam, the last Tiger bastion in the Mannar district.

By capturing Vellankulam, Sri Lanka Army’s 58 Division has liberated the entire Mannar district within eight months period, military sources said.

Army’s 58 Division commenced their operation to Liberate Mannar district in November 2007. To liberate Mannar, 58 Division mobilized 12 Infantry Battalions, and Commando Brigade, supported by the 5th Armoured Corp regiment, 15 Artillery Regiment, 9 Signal and Engineers.
 


 

 

 
   
   
   
   

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