Last modified on: 2/7/2009 3:44:04 PM

5100 civilians from LTTE human shield Sri Lanka army sources say that around 5100 civilians trapped in the LTTE run human shield in Wanni were rescued yesterday (Feb 6). According to the sources, the civilians had sought refuge with the soldiers deployed in the Dharmapuram, Visuamadu and Kuppilankuam areas. The soldiers after providing immediate medical care and refreshments to the refugees had sent them to the welfare centres elsewhere. The army offensive elements continue to manoeuvre with tact and care to the remaining LTTE hiding areas in Wanni providing more escape routes to the civilians under the terror clutches.