Wanni Operation - Sri Lanka Military Situation on 26/07/2008

Two ITN journalists reporting security news injured in mortar attack
ITN's two journalists, who were providing reports on military operations in the Wanni battlefront have come under an LTTE attack, despite a unilateral truce declared by them
ITN's News Editor Anura Dorakumbura and the Cameraman of the Newsroom Suranga Basnayake came under a mortar attack. Suranga Basnayake was critically injured. The gallant soldiers risking their lives on this occasion carried the two ITN journalists swiftly to a secure place. ITN salutes the war heroes and senior officers providing them leadership for this noble task. Driver G.G.Gunasena's dedication to promptly transport Suranga Basnayake to the Anuradhapura General Hospital is noteworthy. He drove the vehicle at a high speed on rugged roads in the Mullaitivu thick jungles with the intention of immediately transporting them to the Anuradhapura Hospital. The services discharged by the gallant soldiers on behalf of the ITN personnel deserve accolades. Gratitude should be expressed for the cooperation extended by the entire staff and the Director of the Anuradhapura Hospital. Soon after hearing about the incident, Minister Duminda Dissanayake and former North Central Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake visited the ITN personnel and inquired into their welfare.
Expressing views on the incident, Anura Dorakumbura said on this particular day the troops had planned a strike on a major LTTE bunker and they wanted to get video footage of the attack. However, a Corporal instructed them to evacuate when the attacks were serious. While attempting to vacate the place, they came under a mortar attack and the Cameraman was seriously injured. Anura Dorakumbura vowed to continue the media task with the support of the soldiers, until terrorism was obliterated.

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[BULLBULLI]

Excellent work boys what u have done but keep protect ur self well!

[saman773]

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[revenzion]

yea she does. but she only does lions. and we got lion blood. how do ya like that, u fuckin tiger faggot.

[darashananade]

ltte is lost now ,we are very happy..keepit up sl solges...

[sltlive]

LTTE fuckers are losing battle see ass hole

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[thulanisaffdd]

Modhu sinhala, your history says that you are from lion ... is it true?Then your mom like animal sex ha....you are from animal.....

[Dennylanka]

whatever u do take care urself. u a brave as soldiers. U all in our hearts forever.......keep it up.

[arunajavax]

we owe u a lot boys... keep it up... sl army kollo.. best of the best...

[kena2009]

You guys are important verymuch like as the brave soldiers..they fight and you take the country with them right to the battle front....its a big force and backup for them....keep it up

[willesdon]

looooosing tamils of tea estates,,!!