1069 civilians seek protection with the security forces

JAFFNA/VAVUNIYA/KILINOCHCHI: A total of 1069 internally displaced civilians from uncleared areas sought protection with the security forces in JAFFNA, VAVUNIYA and KILINOCHCHI throughout the day yesterday (15). They have escaped LTTE control unable to with stand their harassments.

234 internally displaced persons from uncleared areas sought protection with the security forces in KOKELIYA, JAFFNA from the 14th to the 15th of January 2009. Among them are 70 males, 80 females, 80 boys and 44 girls.

Another 190 civilians displaced form their homes in uncleared areas reported to the security forces in KEVIL, JAFFNA around 8.30am yesterday (15). Among these civilians were 47 males, 51 females, 53 boys and 39 girls.

483 internally displaced civilians sought protection with the security forces at the OMANTHAI entry-exit point in VAVUNIYA around 3.30pm yesterday (15). These civilians comprised of 178 males, 124 females, 89 boys and 92 girls.

26 more civilians arrived form uncleared areas, seeking protection in PULIYANPOKKARAI in KILINOCHCHI around 1.45pm on the same day. Reports state that they comprised of 18 males 04 females, 03 boys and 01 girl.

Meanwhile in RAMANATHANPURAM, KILINOCHCHI 46 civilians reported to the security forces having escaped from the brutal terrorists around 8.30am yesterday (15). Among the escapees are 11 males, 10 females, 15 boys and 13 girls.

Once again 09 civilians comprising of 06 males and 03 females sought protection with the security forces in PULIYAB, POKKARAI around 9.00am and 9.30am yesterday (15). Another 78 displaced persons sought protection at the same area around 1.00pm. Among these civilians are 24 males, 19 females, 20 boys and 15 females.

(Media Centre for National Security)