Soldiers hospitalized after ‘gas’ attack
At least sixteen soldiers were hospitalized after experiencing breathing difficulties following an LTTE attack using what was initially believed to be some sort of gas in the Akkarayankulam and Vannivilankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district.
Informed ground sources revealed that on Monday evening troops of the Task Force 2 in Wanniwilankulam, West of Mankulam were attacked using the gas which caused breathing problems to at least six soldiers.
Last morning, soldiers of the 57 division operating in Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district came under a similar type of attack. At least ten soldiers were admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.
The Military believes the LTTE may have used a substance similar to Tear Gas for the attack. However, there was no official confirmation about the attack. (SJ)
SOURCE: DAILYMIRROR
At least sixteen soldiers were hospitalized after experiencing breathing difficulties following an LTTE attack using what was initially believed to be some sort of gas in the Akkarayankulam and Vannivilankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district.
Informed ground sources revealed that on Monday evening troops of the Task Force 2 in Wanniwilankulam, West of Mankulam were attacked using the gas which caused breathing problems to at least six soldiers.
Last morning, soldiers of the 57 division operating in Akkarayankulam in the Kilinochchi district came under a similar type of attack. At least ten soldiers were admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties.
The Military believes the LTTE may have used a substance similar to Tear Gas for the attack. However, there was no official confirmation about the attack. (SJ)
SOURCE: DAILYMIRROR
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