MULLAITTIVU: SINCE this morning (16), a total of eleven thousand eight hundred and seventy six (11876) civilians from LTTE-held area reached the Army troops seeking protection.
Out of the exodus, 4328 reached the 53 Division area while another 2548 reached the 58 Division area. 5000 being the largest number of escapees reported to the area under the control of 59 Division.
