Troops breach LTTE earthen bunds

The rebels are still constructing more earth bunds to delay the forward march of the forces. However,soldiers have managed to advance further steadily,the official said.

The 53rd Division commander,Major Gen Kamal Gunarathne,had also captured several earth bunds built by the LTTE during the past two days,the Sri Lankan Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Security sources say that about 50 LTTE cadres were killed during the fighting in last 24 hours. The cadres have been concealed into a limited extent of four kilometers.

Troops have further advanced towards Karayamulliavaikkal near theno-fire zone amid stiff resistance from the LTTE fighters making desperate attempts to hold their remaining grounds,military sources said.