Nov 25, Colombo: Sri Lanka defense sources say that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are fleeing northward from their forward defense line at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district of Northern Province.

LTTE has shifted the entry/exit point to their territory from Vavuniya to Oddusudan situated on A-34 highway.

Meanwhile Troops of Task Force 3 moving further into the rebel-held territory from southeastern fronts captured Mankulam and Olumadu towns, Defense Ministry announced.

Olumadu is located 4 km northeast of Mankulam along the Mankulam - Mullaittivu (A-34) main road.