LTTE fires at escaping civilians; 7 civilians killed - Kilinochchi
Seven innocent Tamil civilians including two children,
on their way to cleared areas seeking protection for their lives, were
gunned down by the LTTE terrorists this morning, 10 January.
According to the military sources, the civilians from
Murusamoddai and Kanchipuram areas, were on their way to security
forces' controlled area when they were attacked inhumanly by LTTE
terrorists deployed on possible escaping routes to prevent civilian
movement.
Two children, two females and three males are among
the victims, military sources added.
However, 49 more civilians of the same group caught up
in the LTTE fire luckily managed to arrive at troops in Paranthan. Two
of them also sustained injuries while others shocked due to the fatal
experience.
24 children, 13 females and 12 males were able to
escapes the LTTE's grip amidst LTTE gunfire, sources said.
The necessary treatments were given for the victims
and later directed them to the welfare centers established in the
Vavuniya area.
The bodies of innocent Tamil civilians have already
been taken to hospital, military sources added.
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