Troops ambushed killing nine of them in general area of Nagar Kovil on April 4 while snipers killed four others in general area of East of the Nagar Kovil on April 4. Other three terrorists were killed in general area of Uduthura when troops engaged with artillery, monitored terrorist transmissions confirmed, the release said. On April 4, terrorists engaged the Navy and Army detachments with artillery. Counter bombardment was carried out by the artillery on suspected terrorist locations and two terrorist boats which moved from Nagathevanthurai withdrew toward Pooneryn. Meanwhile, troops recovered 10 T56 weapons, one 60mm mortar and one RPG7 weapon in search and clear operation in general are of Muhamalai.
Security forces continue limited operations.
Troops also arrested a terrorist suspect on a tip off and recovered one T56, two hand grenades and a small quantity of arms and ammunition. Twenty patients from Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi came to Vavuniya for treatment, the release stated.