2127 civilians flee LTTE tyranny: seek protection with security forces - Mullaittivu .....

2127 civilians flee LTTE tyranny: seek protection with security forces - Mullaittivu

SRI LANKA-A total of 2127 civilians including 919 children have fled from LTTE hostage and sought protection with 58 Division troops at Ampalavanpokkanai, Mullaittivu yesterday (April 5).
According to military, the civilians belonging to 503 families included 429 men, 779 women and 919 children. The civilian exodus triggered on Sunday (5) hours after security forces crushed last LTTE resistances at Puthukkudiyirippu, security sources said. defence.lk