Senior LTTE cadre in Kodikamam Area Shot Dead

(Lanka-e-News, June 25, 2009, 5.45PM) Having being informed about the presence of a few suspected persons in Kodikamam area, Jaffna 522 Brigade troops conducted a special search in the area yesterday (24) morning. As the troops passing Iyattalai area around 8.00 a.m., troops observed one suspect hiding himself behind a bush and attempting to throw a hand grenade towards them.

However, alert troops instantly opened fire at the suspect and killed him on the spot. Subsequent information revealed that the suspect killed by the troops was a senior LTTE cadre named Salappan. Later, troops recovered one micro pistol, two hand grenades, one mobile phone and Rs. 6100/- in cash along with the dead body.