Troops of the Task Force - 3 operating in the outer perimeters of Ampakamam general area, trailed down a group of terrorists on the retreat reportedly killing over a dozen, while recovering 5 bodies and several military hardware, yesterday (Dec 16) at around 5.30 p.m.
The infantrymen of the 16 Gajaba Regiment (GR) under the 632 Brigade sped after the fleeing terrorists engaging them in bitter fighting, also recovering a multi-purpose machine gun (MPMG) and 3 T-56 assault riffles.
Ampakamam village was brought under total military dominance on Monday (Dec 15) following hours long intense gunfire exchanges between troops and LTTE terrorists, security sources said.
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