LTTE cadre killed in Batticaloa

[TamilNet, Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 14:32 GMT]
An LTTE cadre riding in a motorbike was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at Pioneer Road close to Arasady Junction in Batticaloa Wednesday around 1.00 PM. The gunmen were also riding in a motobike, Police said. The incident took place 50 meters from a high security Police post. LTTE's former Head of Political division in Batticaloa, Mr. Senathy was shot at the same spot in July.

Police has recovered two helmets from the spot.

The Arasady Junction is surrounded by four high security Sri Lanka Police camps, including the office of the Superintendent of Police for the Batticaloa district.

The dead LTTE cadre is yet to be identified, Police said.

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