Wanni Liberation speeds up; Terror chief to avenge Wanni civilians for his own demise
Sri Lankan Armed Forces are getting closer to their ultimate mission with increasing pace and vigor despite cynicism raised over their achievements by certain defense observers and political segments. Troops with the shared vision to rid the country of terrorism , have come to a decisive phase of their effort during last few days after outwitting the terrorists in each and every maneuver that they made at the battlefield.
Meanwhile, defense intelligence sources have found out that V. Prabhakarn, the psychopathic chief of the LTTE terrorists has ordered his followers to prepare for a counter offensive using civilians as a shield.
Devils point becomes unattainable for the terrorist
Army Task Force 1 spearheading at the West of the Kilinochchi frontage is just few miles behind Pooneryn, the final destination it has to reach to accomplish the immediate mission of the Force. The Task Force 1 was raised to dominate the Northwestern coast of the Island that stretches from Mannar to Pooneryn early this year. Thereby, the Force has to deny the terrorist use of sea lines of communication across the Palk Strait. Also, opening of a land route to Jaffna peninsula is the other important objective the Force has to achieve in its mission.
On Tuesday (Nov 11) troops reached Pallavi and Kiranchi hamlets sealing off the strategically vital Devils Point completely. The 15 km long land projection to the Indian Ocean - The Devils point has been a safe heaven for the Sea Tiger activities since the beginning of the LTTE. At present troops, are engaged in mop up operations towards the coast.
Troops negotiate great marshes South of Pooneryn
Meanwhile, Task Force 1 troops heading for Pooneryn along the A-32 road (Mannar- Pooneryn) are now successfully negotiating the large marshlands in the South of Pooneryn. The infantrymen of 12, 9 and 6 Gamunu Watch moved further Northwards across the marsh yesterday (Nov 11) and attacked LTTE positions causing heavy damages to the terrorists .
According to the battlefield reports troops have found 5 LTTE bodies along with 10 T-56 riffles after daylong clashes in Mulaikoduttavil and Pallai areas . At present , the shortest distance to the Nallur on the Pooneryn- Paranthan (B-69) road to the Task Force 1 forward boundary is just 4.5 Km.
Defense observers say that once the Task Force 1 cutoff the B-69 at Nallur and push its western flank further towards Devil’s Point, the remaining terrorists in the Pooneryn, Alenken , Vallaipadu and Veravi have no other option than to surrender or to meet elite Rapid Action Boats squadron (RABS) of Navy at sea. No land escape routes are available for the terrorists in these areas with the Army’s advance , they add.
Terrorists on the run in Kilinochchi
The 57 division troops operating on the eastern frontage of the Kilinochchi battlefront, are continuing to move towards Kilinochchi built up, the administrative hub of the terrorists. According to the ground information, the terrorists have already given up their interests in Kilinochchi and fast withdrawing towards the Vaddakachchi, Puthukudiyiruppu areas and into the Iranamadhu jungle.
Troops of 572 brigade have confronted with groups of terrorists in the Thirumurukandi area on Tuesday (Nov 11) and found 4 bodies of LTTE cadres along with 4 T-56 riffles and one radio communication set.
Terrain Changes for the Mullaittivu front
Meanwhile, Army 59 division soldiers who have been marching across the Mullaittivu jungle have entered into a different terrain after crossing over the northern boundaries of the Andankualm forest reserve.
Troops of 593 brigade reached Kumulamunai-Thannipurippukulam road that marks the northern edge of the Andankualam forest reserve on Tuesday afternoon (Nov 11) and liberated a western part of the Kumulamunai town. According to the battlefield reports, Infantrymen of 15 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (15 SLLI) destroyed 6 LTTE bunkers, while their comrades of 7 Gamunu Watch (7 GW) captured 6 LTTE bunkers. Also, infantrymen of 11 Gamunu Watch (11 GW) entered into the western part of the Kumulamunai built up and captured 15 LTTE bunkers. Both radio monitoring reports and ground sources confirmed heavy damages to the terrorists. Kumulamunai is situated just 13 Km south of LTTE’s last bastion in Mullaittiuvu and 4.5 Km west of Alampil Sea Tiger stronghold.
Meanwhile, troops of 592 brigade heading westwards on the Mullaittivu front has reached the outskirts of Ottiyamalai, situated just 5 Km east of Nadunkerni town. According to the battlefield reports , troops of 12 SLLI, 14 and 15 Gajaba Regiment (GR) have confronted with the terrorists in areas within 2-4 Km range towards east of Ottiyamalai built up on Tuesday (Nov 11).
Betrayal of Tamils
According to the recent intelligence reports, all key terror leaders, including Bhanu, Theepan and Luxman had abandoned their positions on the main battlefronts and fled into the rear areas. Reports have further revealed that a large umber of LTTE cadres under the leadership of Theepan, are currently undergoing training for a counter attack in the LTTE hiding areas in Mullaittivu.
As per the information provided by surrendered LTTE cadres and civilians escaped to liberated areas, LTTE leader has ordered the armed cadres to launch the planned offensive while forcing large number of civilians to the front with them. The intention of the terror chief is to get large number of Tamil civilians killed during the attack and to win international sympathy over their dead bodies, they further revealed. Also, the psychopathic terror chief has called his latest order an ideal punishment for the Tamils who failed to support his cause, they added.
According to the senior defense officials, the security forces have already taken measures to prevent any situation that would cause civilian casualties. They said that the LTTE has lost all their civilian supporters in Wanni and therefore it will soon lose its ability to hold the civilians as a shield. However, they refrained from making further comments over this issue due to operational security reasons.
Apart from the main battlefronts, Army Task Force 3 is gaining domination over A-9 road from Panikkankulam to Mankulam and towards the East of the road. The Task Force 2 are destroying LTTE hiding areas in the Pulliyankulam and Omanthai areas while the 56 division still maintains the active defense in the east of Omanthai.
Courtesy: Ministry of Defence
Special tribunal in India extends ban on LTTE by two years
A special tribunal headed by a Delhi High Court judge yesterday upheld the Centre’s notification for extending the ban on LTTE for another two years.
The notification extending the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, declaring it as an unlawful association, was issued by the Union Home Ministry on May 15.
Justice Vikramjeet Sen, who was heading the special tribunal constituted under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, upheld the Government decision saying that there is sufficient evidence against the organisation to justify the extension of ban. The group-led by V Prabhakaran has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation by several countries including the United States.
The LTTE was involved in the assassination of former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991 and the group has been banned by India since 1992.
Additional Solicitor General P P Malhotra, while appearing before the tribunal, had contended that although the LTTE was based in Sri Lanka, it had sympathizers and agents on the Indian soil and there was urgent need to continue with the ban. PTI
Courtesy - Daily News
Civilians denounce LTTE - TULF Leader Anandasangaree
V. Anandasangaree, the leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front, commended Security Forces in Jaffna, and said that the northern people have expressed their confidence in them.
He is currently in Jaffna after four years to look into his party’s activities and to see for himself the situation there.
He was of the opinion that as the chief of a leading Tamil political party it was highly appreciable to see that the LTTE was very much neutralised in the peninsula.
People were very happy over the relation the Security Forces maintained with civilians and establishing confidence in the Armed Forces.
He said that it is heart rending to hear that LTTE has no respect for temples and is trying to use them even as their hideout. A major plot planned by the LTTE at a temple premises was averted by the Security Forces in Jaffna recently, when a large haul of lethal weapons was found hidden in a covered Vel-Cart.
The Government should expedite a political settlement while the military operations are being carried out against the LTTE, commented Anandasangaree.
Food items, fuel and other essentials were reaching Jaffna .
He further added that a detailed report of his visit to Jaffna will be presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his return to Colombo.
Courtesy: Lankapuvath
Civilians denounce LTTE, seek speedy political solution
The leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Veerasingham Anandasangaree who is now in Jaffna commended the functions of the Security Forces in the peninsula and said that the northern diaspora has expressed their confidence in them.
The TULF chief is currently in Jaffna after four years to look into his party’s activities and to evaluate the situation there. Commenting on his observations in Jaffna, he told the Sunday Observer that as the chief of a leading Tamil political party it was highly satisfying to see that the LTTE was very much neutralised in the peninsula.”There is no ‘hanky-panky’ any more from the outfit in the north. Wherever I went the people were very happy over the rapport the Security Forces maintained with them. Civilians from all walks of life who met me at my office in Jaffna have also expressed confidence in the Armed Forces.
“Soon after I landed in Jaffna I had an extensive discussion with the Jaffna Commander Major General G. A. Chandrasri and he briefed me on the present situation in the North.
It is a great pity to hear that the LTTE which is now desperate has no respect for temples and is trying to use them even as their hideout. The timely intervention by the Security Forces had averted a major plot planned by the LTTE recently at a temple premises in Jaffna.
A large haul of lethal weapons was found hidden in a covered chariot shed.
If the plot had succeeded there would have been a catastrophe in the surrounding areas of that particular temple,” Anandasangaree said.
The northerners who believe in a durable solution to the national crisis said that the Government should expedite a political settlement while the military operations are being carried out against the LTTE.
He also said that the prices of food items, fuel and other essentials were stable. However, measures should to be taken to improve the fishing sector in the region.
“A detailed report on my visit to Jaffna will be presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on my return to Colombo,” the TULF chief said.
Courtesy: The Sunday Observer
Wanni Operation continues; terrorists at their last legs in Wanni west
The Army Task force 1 troops operating in the western half of the Kilinochchi battle frontage have reached a decisive stage in their mission, as they have successfully sealed off over 90% of the 80 km long northwestern coast of the island. Following the recent liberation of Nachchikuda, the Task Force 1 now has continuous domination over 70 Km stretch of the strategically vital Mannar- Pooneryn (A-32) road.
According to the battlefield reports received so far, the Task Force 1 are now on an accelerated march towards Poonaryn; crushing remaining terrorist footholds on the northwestern coast.
Heavy confrontations were reported from the Palayilkulam area throughout yesterday (Nov 3) as the terrorists were making a desperate attempt to slowdown the advancing soldiers. Troops following a confrontation occurred around 1 PM found one body of a slain LTTE cadre along with a T-56 riffle.
During the morning hours, Army Commandos attacked a group of LTTE cadres in the Ponnaveli area inflicting heavy damages to the terrorists. Meanwhile, Army Special Forces soldiers ambushed a group of LTTE cadres traveling on a tractor in the Uruthirapuram area in the afternoon hours, causing heavy damages to the terrorists. Separate clashes were also reported from the Mukkamvillu area during the day.
Meanwhile, intercepted LTTE radio transmissions have revealed that senior terrorist leader, Ilakoon was killed during the confrontation in the Navalladi area, on Sunday (Nov 2). The slain terrorist leader was a self styled “Lieutenant Colonel” of the LTTE and a member of the ground fighters of the Sea Tigers.
Defence observers are in the view that the terrorists are fast loosing their hold in the northwestern coast of the island.
Courtesy: Ministry of Defence
