Prabhakaran base not bombed: LTTE

The LTTE on Wednesday dismissed as 8220;false propaganda8221; Sri Lankan military8217;s claims that it had bombed the base of rebel chief V Prabhakaran while remaining mum on the fate of their elusive leader.

LTTE spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayal said the Sri Lanka Air Force had hit civilians targets in Iranamadu where the Tamil Tigers8217; air wing is located.

Earlier, the Air Force Spokesperson Wing Commander Andi Wijesoriya said the military had targeted a base frequented by Prabhakaran.

The 53-year-old 8220;LTTE chief could have been there just 15 minutes prior to the bombardment by the Sri lankan Air force,8221; the state-owned Independent Television Network reported.