Army troops have reached the southern border of Elephant Pass (EPS), the southern most LTTE stronghold in the Jaffna peninsula after a series of battles with the terrorists. Troops have gained total control over Kurinchattiv village located on the eastern bank of Jaffna lagoon and entered Thamilamadam area yesterday (04 ), defence sources said.

 

The fall of Kurinchattiv gives a tactical advantage to the security forces who are determined to flush out the remaining LTTE fortifications in the Elephant Pass, Kilaly, Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas, sources added.

Troops also advanced further eastwards from the A-9 road and entered a fishing village – Thamilamadam located south of Jaffna lagoon.