[ad#200×200]ANURADHAPURA: TWO 10 KM square “No Fire Zones” in VISHVAMADU and ODDUSUDAN in MULLAITHIVU have been earmarked for assembly of IDPs (Internally Displaced Civilians) by the Army taking notice of the exodus of civilians away from areas where fighting is currently on, the Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka told the media in ANURADHAPURA after he received blessing on Army flags in connection with the forthcoming Army Day and the 59th Army Anniversary.

This was following a directive given by the government.

Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka in response to media quarries, told Saturday (04) morning that his troops are now closing in on KILINOCHCHI town limits taking every precautionary measure to avoid civilian casualties during the forward march.

“Therefore such demarcated areas could be used by civilians to avoid any harm affected to them”.

Troops now about 2 km away from the KILINOCHCHI town limits expect civilians to move into those areas resisting LTTE’s moves for their detention.

Civilians can use this as a safe passage to arrive in VAVUNIYA as they have already been informed by the government.

-Army.lk-