Military Intelligence attempting to confirm death of “Lawrence”

EFT Wanni correspondent reports that self styled LTTE “Colonel” Lawrence has been killed by the Special Forces that came into the aid of the 58th division when a group of hardcore Tiger cadres numbering around 600 breached the 58th FDL north of Puthukuduriyuppu. Military Intelligence officers from Colombo who are at the scene are trying to positively confirm his identity as his dead body is believed to be among the 112 bodies so far recovered by the 58th. Lawrence was one of the most talented commanders of the LTTE and in the past has led many successful offensive and DPU missions against the SLA, the death of Lawrence is a big loss to the LTTE. Unconfirmed reports state that another self style “Colonel” Sornam has died in fighting in PTK, 58th division is claiming the kill. As reported earlier by EFT, “Colonel” Bhanu is good as dead as his leg had to be amputated.

Over the weekend, the Tigers led by Lawrence, launched a daring counter attack on the FDL of the 58th, the attack was partially successful as the SLA suffered around 55KIA, 11MIA and 200 injured, the LTTE for its part suffered around 200KIA (Lawrence believed to be among these) with a further 150 injured. However, around 50 specially trained “DPU” cadres managed infiltrate the cleared areas and headed towards Mankulam general area. The 58th division would have been decimated had it not been for the timely arrival of Special Forces and 57th reinforcements who managed to pacify the counter attack, they could not stop the infiltration attempt entirely though – the Tigers know the terrain better.

The group of 50 LTTE that infiltrated launched an RPG attack on an artillery regiment stationed south of PTK, about 7 artillery regiment soldiers were KIA and three 130mm cannons were damaged beyond repair, however the net loss is only one as the Tigers gifted two brand new artillery pieces last month. About 10 Tigers were also believed to have been killed in the retaliatory fire by the artillery regiment guards. Special Forces who are hunting for the rest of these infiltrators are claiming that 10 of them have been taken down and the hunt is on for the remnants, the Special Forces are ecstatic at these intercept missions as they have only seen limited action in the current theatre of war. Food convoys and troop movements are continuing on the A9 under STF guard.

In other news, state intelligence believes that around 30 suicide sleeper cadres stationed in the south are awaiting their orders to take down government ministers and other high profile targets. The recent attempt on the life of Minister Mahinda Wijesekera failed, however a few local politicians were killed in the Matara suicide attack. Many of these types of attacks are expected and the public is urged to remain vigilant. The cadres are under instruction to follow their targets out of Colombo and take them out as the security is much lighter outside the capital. Furthermore “DPU” LTTE teams are operating in and around rural areas such as Yala, Monaragala, in the East and in Wilpattu, the military is under pressure to intercept and take out these DPU teams.

Heavy fighting was reported last night as well. Tigers are making desperate attempts to stop the SLA reaching the No Fire Zone border. As soon as the SLA reaches the border, civilians will start coming out and SF teams will penetrate into the zone to take out high profile targets.

EFT would like to confirm that PTK junction is under full control of the SLA, heavy fighting is reported near PTK Base Hospital. EFT is not denying that the SLA suffered setbacks, however, the overall mission is on track.

EFT