Army 58 Division gain more ground; LTTE hold continue to recede in Wanni
Sri Lanka Army 58 Division soldiers thrusting into the remaining LTTE hiding areas stretching from the south of Kilaly lagoon to the A-35 road (Paranthan- Mullaittivu) are making a rapid progress on their march along the west - east axis, reveal battlefield sources.
Battlefield reports indicate that intense fighting had been taken place in Visuamadu and Piliyampokkanal areas yesterday (Jan 29).
Troops had daylong confrontations in the Visuamadu area and found 4 bodies of LTTE cadres and one T-56 riffle during search operations. Both ground sources and radio monitoring reports indicated heavy damages to the terrorist. Meanwhile, in a separate march troops captured 152 mm heavy artillery gun, two heavy earth moving vehicles, three heavy vehicles, 12 mini tractors, two busses and one double cab that had been used by the terrorists. Snipers deployed in the forward areas of Visuamadu claimed 8 successful shootings during the day.
In the Piliyampokkanal area , troops had intense fighting with the terrorists since last afternoon. Troops found 3 bodies of LTTE cadres, one T-56 riffle and three radio communication sets during subsequent search operations.
Meanwhile troops during their march liberated the Piliyampokkanal government hospital. Ground sources said that the hospital had been used by the terrorist to treat their wounded cadres. Large amount of medicines and equipment were also found in the hospital. The sources further said that the terrorist had taken most of the hospital items from the Government Hospital at Paranthan during their withdrawal.
