Four more Tamil civilians from LTTE areas reach Omanthai

Four more Tamil civilians including a 6 year-old child from LTTE held areas have arrived at the entry/exit point in Omanthai, Vavuniya last evening, 01 December, seeking refuge with security forces.

According to the military sources, the civilians who were able to escape LTTE's grip are residents of Wishwamadu area in Kilinochchi.

Two males of 29 and 22 years of age and 30 year-old female are among the escapees, sources added.

The escapees have been provided with foods and necessary medical treatments and later directed them to the IDP center established in Vavuniya. All the arrangements have been made to provide shelter for civilians, the government officials in Vavuniya said.