In daylong fighting continued from 6 in the morning, troops of 9 Sinha Regiment (9 SR), 4 Vijayaba Infantry (4 VIR), and 7 Gamunu Watch (7GW) soldiers established their forward boundaries just 1.5km south of Puthukkudiyiruppu built-up. Intercepted terrorists radio transmission reports confirmed heavy damages to the terrorists during the clashes.
Meanwhile, troops engaged in clearing operations in the Mulliyawali area uncovered one T-56 riffle , a military pack and a radio communication set.
