59 Div troops expand FDL at Kumulamunai: 4 terrorists killed, 9 wounded

The established forward defence line (FDL) at Kumulamunai was further expanded, as troops of the 59 Division made fresh advances into LTTE held territory since early morning on Tuesday (Dec 23), Wanni security sources said.

A soldier was also reported injured during the initial clashes with LTTE, according to sources. The terrorists had regrouped and made successive attempts to regain the loss territory but were left with defeat including soaring battle casualties, ground sources said.

Fighting continued till late evening as the valiant soldiers have reportedly expanded the defences further, the sources further added.