Highly placed government sources said that the troops are poised to capture Kilinochchi, the LTTE political and military epicenter in a few hours time. Defence Ministry also said that the LTTE `93 Base`, the main command and administrative centre of LTTE female cadres, is also now under army`s control.

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TF 1 captures Karadipokku junction - Kilinochchi ]
Victorious troops of Task Force 1 on aggressive advances towards the heart of Kilinochchi have reported another victory against LTTE terrorists by gaining control over the Karadipokku junction located between Paranthan and Kilinochchi along the A-9 main road by last evening, 01 January.

The Karadipokku junction is the northern edge of the Kilinochchi garrison and troops continued their advance from Paranthan to Kilinochchi captured this strategically vital place giving early signs of fall of Kilinochchi.

According to the latest information received from the front said LTTE`s well-famous `93 Base`, the main command and administrative centre of LTTE female cadres, is also now under army`s control.

The Electronic Warfare (EW) sources confirmed that an LTTE`s support group commander, known as Ilamperiyan, who commanded the Paranthan battle was killed in fierce fighting ensued on 31 December. He was later given the self-styled `Lt. Colonel` rank, EW sources further confirmed citing LTTE communication channels.