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The Excise Department Narcotics Detection Unit recovered a large stock of Ganja worth over Rs.2 million in Tanamalwila area during a special operation today.

AGNI KEELA
Surprise offensive
On April 24, 2001, the day the four month long unilateral
cease-fire by LTTE ended, the Sri Lankan army launched a
massive surprise offensive to recapture Palai and Elephant
Pass. The operation was code-named Agni Keela ( Rod of
Fire). With heavy artillery and air cover the army opened up
on the Tamil Tiger defence lines on the Nagarkoil,
Eluthumattuval, Kilali front. The objective was to recapture
Palai and then Elephant Pass from the LTTE.
Prabaharan had intelligently anticipated the possible plans of
the army and made careful preparation for defence. The
defence of this frontline was mainly entrusted to women
cadres of the LTTE. Colonel Vithusa is the overall
commander of women s battalions. She was in charge of the
Eastern sector around Nagarkoil. Lt Col. Suthanthira was in
charge of the Western sector around Kilali. The central
sector at Muhamalai was held by a combination of boys and
girls.

It appears the LTTE cadres were well instructed how to deal
with the enemy. The girls lay low while the SL army opened
up the heavy artillery barrage and air bombardment, giving
the impression that they were annihilated. The army
optimistically advanced a few kilometres. Once the
Sinhalese soldiers entered the trap, the LTTE fighters
responded with heavy fire dispersing the soldiers. The
closeness of the combatants made it not possible for the SL
air force to give air cover for the attackers. The desperate
soldiers ran astray into the prelaid mines and many had their
legs blown off.
It is estimated that about 400 soldiers were killed and over
2,000 injured, many seriously. LTTE reported few
casualties on their side, which is not unlikely as the LTTE
cadres were in protected trenches and stuck to them. It
appears the strategy was well carried out. The brave LTTE
women fighters bore the brunt of the Agni Keela barrage.
Lt. Col. Suthanthira was killed in battle.

Sangam.org - 148

unreasonable, unnecessary, unwinable war...

Sorry if I made any of your 'past experiences' sour! *wink*

Thinking..

look what is going on in your town back home..**winkie wink**

The Excise Department Narcotics Detection Unit recovered a large stock of Ganja worth over Rs.2 million in Tanamalwila area during a special operation today.

Wow! You have done an excellent job in finding my hometown! Congratulations!! *wink*