In another incident Southwest of Olumadu around 2 p.m. troops confronted a group of terrorists and engaged with small arms. Troops confirm two terrorists were killed. Terrorists fired mortars at troops manning defences Northeast of Mankulam. Troops effectively retaliated with mortars and artillery.
Troops continue to dominate areas ahead of defences.
East of Kilinochchi troops in ambush observed a terrorist movement and engaged them with mortars and small arms. Troops confirm two terrorists were killed. East of Valachchenai, troops in ambush engaged a group of terrorists with small arms. On a subsequent search troops recovered a body of a terrorist along with a hand grenade, an anti personnel mine and three bicycles.