Published on - 6/18/2006
Security Forces strongly deny pro LTTE media reports that the Navy lobbed a hand grenade inside St. Mary's Church in PESALAI causing one death and injuring 44. This is yet another attempt by pro LTTE media to discredit the Government and tarnish the image of the Security Forces.
In spite of PESALAI being a heavily populated area, Tamil Tigers fired heavy weapons like Motars, Machine guns and RPGs towards Army, Navy and Police detachments located in the vicinity of the Church over two hours. LTTE fired both from sea and land causing chaos and wounding many civilians in the area.
According to security forces around 40 civilians, 30 male and 9 females were wounded under LTTE fire. Six critically wounded civilians were transferred to ANURADHAPURA hospital. A full scale investigation is underway.
