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Thursday, July 9, 2009

57 Division troops unearth hidden LTTE military hardware in Kilinochchi

Troops of the 57 Division have unearthed a hoard of hidden LTTE military hardware during search operations conducted in general area Visuamadukulama, yesterday (July 8).

According to finalized military reports, troops have uncovered 21 anti-personnel (AP) mines, and 03 other improvised explosive devises (IEDs). List of items uncovered during the clearing operations.
Items

Quantity

T-56 (LMG) assault riffle bipod


01

Shot gun


01

Hand grenade pouch


01

T-56 magazine pouch


01

12.7 mm ammunition drum


02

GMPG tripod


01

130mm projectile


01

Meanwhile, 57 Division troops have found around 1000 mortar primer chargers and 03x rocket propeller grenade (RPG) bombs in a separate search and clearing operation conducted in general area Pulliyampokkanal.

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