SLAF airlifts Tamil civilians injured in LTTE firing
Sri Lanka Air Force has airlifted Tamil civilians received severe injuries in LTTE indiscriminate firing to the Anuradhapura base hospital last evening, 8 May.
Air Force spokesperson, Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara speaking to defence.lk said 12 Tamil civilians airlifted from Alampil to Anuradhapura base hospital for immediate medical attention.
More Tamil civilians forcibly held hostage by the LTTE terrorists in government declared “No Fire Zone” were able to reach the 59 Division escaping terror grip amidst LTTE’s indiscriminate firing upon them. Many civilians reportedly received injuries in this incident and victims in serious condition were airlifted, a senior military official in Mullaittivu said.
One of the victims has succumbed to his injuries while airlifting, Air Force spokesperson added.
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