As soon as the statue of Our Lady of Madhu was removed from Madhu
Church on instructions by Mannar Bishop Rassiah Joseph, tiger
terrorists have broken into the church and have made it their
operational centre for the area reveal intelligence sections of
Security Forces.
According to Army spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara tiger terrorists
are engaged in placing land mines around Madhu Church and adjoining
areas.
Security sections point out that Madhu area that had been declared a
'no war zone' and the Madhu Church venerated by millions of Sri
Lankans have been utilized by tiger terrorists for their terrorist
activities displaying their brutality and their disregard for human
values. They point out human rights organizations that make a big hue
and cry even at a minor incident involving Security Forces have not
made any comment regarding the atrocious act of the tiger terrorists
revealing their pro-tiger attitude.
Brig. Nanayakkara says Madhu Church and the adjacent areas would be
liberated soon and Security Forces are dedicating themselves to create
a situation for the devotees to be able to engage in their religious
activities without any hindrance.
