MANNAR: Today (24) from 7.30am troops have captured 3 square km areas in North of ADAMPAN. Troops have advanced from MULLIKKANDAL, MINNANIRANCHAN and MARATTIKANNADI areas.
Among the areas troops captured 700m in MULLIKKANDAL area, around 50m from a bunt in MINNANIRANCHAN area and 800m including a school and a building complex from West of MARATTIKANNADI area.
So far ten terrorists have been killed in these confrontations. Battles continue as army troops advance further in capturing uncleared territory. Five soldiers are also reported wounded in action.
Further details will follow.
(Courtesy : Media Centre for National Security )