Army intercepts LTTE group in Thanthirimale

Sri Lanka Army last evening (Dec 1) intercepted an LTTE group detected in the Bogoda area, in Thanthirimale, defence sources said.

According the sources, troops acting on intelligence reports launched a search operation in the remote village bordering the Willpattu forest reserve. During the search, troops detected the LTTE group and launched a surprise attack around 7.30 PM.

Following the confrontation, troops found a body of a slain LTTE cadre, along with a T-56 riffle, 4 magazines and a belt order. Search operations are being continued, the sources added.