Troops have positively identified bodies of seven LTTE leaders, says defence sources in Wanni.

Accordingly, bodies of self-styled “Brigadier” Soosai, leader of the Sea Tigers, “Lieutenant Colonel” Verti, a senior intelligence leader, “Lieutenant Colonel” Ram Kumar, an Intelligence leader, “Lieutenant Colonel” Manimekala alias Komali , a senior female intelligence leader, “Lieutenant Colonel” Anna Thurai , political head in Batticaloa, “Colonel ” Rangan, a senior Sea Tiger leader, “Lieutenant Colonel” Vinodan , a senior intelligence leader have been identified.

Search operations are being continued.

Ministry of Defence