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SLAF airlifts Tamil civilians injured in LTTE firing
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Colombo News Desk CND on 10 May, 2009 12:08:00
 
Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara speaking to defence.lk
said 12 Tamil civilians airlifted from Alampil to Anuradhapura base hospital for
immediate medical attention.  More Tamil civilians forcibly held hostage by the
LTTE terrorists in government declared “No Fire Zone” were able to reach the
59 Division escaping terror grip amidst LTTE's indiscriminate firing upon them.
Many civilians reportedly received injuries in this incident and victims in
serious condition were airlifted, a senior military official in Mullaittivu
said.  One of the victims has succumbed to his injuries while airlifting, Air
Force spokesperson added.