Northeast of Chavakachcheri have recovered three 81 mm bombs and 80 anti-personnel mines on 26th May, 2001. Troops on a fighting patrol ahead of the forward defence line in the general area of Kudarappu about 5 kms. Terrorists retaliated with machine gun and small arms fire and fled the area. Troops confirmed that at least 7 terrorists were killed in the confrontation with no casualties to own troops. In Muhamalai, one terrorist was killed by Army snipers in the morning of 26th May, 2001.
Troops believe that a female cadre, too, was injured and has crawled away into the jungle.
Ground troops confirmed that one terrorist was killed and three were injured in the confrontation. On a subsequent search, the troops recovered 1 T-56 weapon. No casualties to own troops. Terrorists have directed 81 mm mortar fire towards Ranabapura village, approximately 9 kms. North of Welioya in the afternoon of 26th May, 2001.