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30 LTTE cadres killed, says army

B. Muralidhar Reddy

COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka army on Saturday claimed to have captured four LTTE camps in Pankudaweli North and Naarakmulla South and killed 30 cadres of the Tigers in Batticoloa district. Military spokesman Prasad Smarasinghe said four LTTE camps had been captured. "Over 30 LTTE cadres were killed during the battle, and the troops have found eight dead bodies so far." Defence Ministry said three LTTE cadres committed suicide when the army charged ahead. "Same sources said many more LTTE bodies have been seen lying on the ground. One soldier was killed and 17 sustained injuries during the battle".

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