LTTE stepped up indiscriminate artillery barrage towards the heart of 'safety zone' since Thursday noon killing at least 44 civilians and causing injuries to 178, initial reports from Vanni said. The shelling has targeted Chuthanthirapuram 100-housing scheme, where at least 7 civilians were reported killed. 16 civilians were reportedly killed and scores wounded near St. Antony's Church in Chuthanthirapuram.
At least 7 civilians were killed at Iruddumadu, where the 'safety zone' begins.
LTTE Artillery barrage kills 44 civilians, 178 wounded in 'safety zone'
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Lasantha Janaka
on Friday, January 30, 2009
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