LTTE receives heavy beating at Kalmadu: retreat with heavy damages- Mullaittivu
Fierce fighting was reported between troops and LTTE terrorists in general areas, Northeast of Kalmadu and Nethiliaru, South of the A-35 Paranthan-Pooneryn main road since yesterday (Jan 23), which left scores of terrorists killed and many injured, Wanni security sources said.
Fighting broke out with terrorists when 58 Division infantry and armour battalions forced into remaining LTTE defences at the battle frontier, security sources said. Terrorists suffered heavy damages as the military onslaught rattled tightly fortified LTTE defences causing terrorists to flee, the sources added.