14 Sea Tigers killed in sea battle off Nagar-Kovil

(November 01, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) 4 LTTE attack crafts were destroyed, 14 terrorists killed and as many others reported injured in a fierce sea battle that irrupted between naval craft and sea tigers off Nagar-Kovil in the northern waters, today (November 1) at around 05.45 a.m, the Ministry of Defence reports.

According to the latest reports received, 16 terrorists were wounded in the fighting. In addition 05 sailors have also received injuries, Naval sources said.

Intercepted LTTE communication received, has confirmed 05 senior sea tigers to be among the dead. - Sri Lanka Guardian