Exodus triggers as LTTE push civilians to the battlefront- Mullai

Last modified on: 2/4/2009 4:17:11 PM

Last modified on: 2/4/2009 4:17:11 PM

Exodus triggers as LTTE push civilians to the battlefront- Mullaittivu Despite LTTE terrorists tightening grip over civilians entrapped in the Mullaittivu district, people are fleeing in large numbers toward the liberated zones under security forces, military said. The latest reported was the arrival of over 264 civilians from Puthukkudiyirippu at the safe region in Visuamadu, this morning (Feb 4). "It seems that the people have made their intentions clear to the terrorist outfit: independence now or never", a defence observer said citing Wanni military sources. The people were forcibly dragged by the LTTE to the battlefront with weapons to man LTTE forward defences, military sources said citing a few escapees. "No longer can these innocent people undergo such unprecedented hardships and they have now realized the true liberation the terrorist outfit has brought after three decades", the official further said. According to available information the civilian exodus is on the rise while military continue with preparations to meet the influx with food rations, purified water, medicine, clothes etc. Civilian welfare centers at Kilinochchi, Visuamadu and Nelukkulama are kept readied to facilitate the civilian influx. Latest reports received from the battlefront states that 50 more civilians are expected to arrive at the IDP center at Visuamadu. More information will follow.