Thursday 1 January 2009

TF 1 captures Karadipokku junction - Kilinochchi


Victorious troops of Task Force 1 after liberating paranthan, now on aggressive advances towards the heart of Kilinochchi from the A-9 highway have reported another victory against LTTE terrorists by gaining control over the Karadipokku junction located between Paranthan and Kilinochchi along the A-9 main road.

The Karadipokku junction is the northern edge of the Kilinochchi uil up area and troops continued their advance from Paranthan to Kilinochchi captured this strategically vital place giving early signs of fall of Kilinochchi. Sources also confirmed that an LTTE's support group commander, known as Ilamperiyan, who commanded the Paranthan battle was also killed in fierce fighting ensued to capture the paranthan junction.

According to the latest information the LTTE's well-famous "93 Base", the main command and administrative centre of LTTE female cadres, is also now under army's control.

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