Army personnel attached to the 58 Division have found underwater scooters, diving kits, oxygen cylinders and many other diving equipments from west of Puthukudiyirippu area yesterday.

Nearly 5 hours long fighting between troops of 6 Gemunu Watch (6GW) and LTTE ensued in the area before troops captured these items, defence sources said.

Two underwater scooters, Oxygen cylinders in various capacities, modern diving kits, sniper weapon and many other diving equipments were among the items uncovered.