52 civilians flee from LTTE tyranny seek protection with security forces - Wanni
Exodus from non-liberated areas continue as a result of the rising agitation against LTTE oppression in the non-liberated areas, especially Mullaittivu district security sources said adding that 52 more civilians have sought protection with troops during the past 48 hours in Wanni.
According to military sources, 25 people including 10males, 8 females along with 7 underage youth have fled from Mullaittivu and Puthukudiyirippu areas on Sunday (Jan 4), and reached the South-western edge of the Nanthikandal lagoon in a boat. They had to cross a thick jungle passage before arriving at the security forces manned FDL at Vattapalai, North of Mulliyavalai, on 4th January around 8.30a.m.
Meanwhile, 21 more civilians, 15 males and 6 females have sought protection with troops North of Iranamadu, Kilinochchi on the same day, Wanni military sources said. The civilians were from Vaddakkachchi and Murasumoddai general areas, the sources said.
6 other people from non-liberated Niranpiddi, Thiruve-aru and Paandampuram general areas in Kilinochchi district have also made a desperate escape from LTTE and reached security forces, now consolidating positions North of Iranamdu, military sources further said. Meanwhile, 15 more civilians have sought protection with troops yesterday (Jan 5) in the same area, according to area security sources. The civilians, 8 males, 7 females were from 4 families, the sources further said.
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