Date:02/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/02/stories/2009010250280100.htm

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Troops capture two key LTTE bastions

Colombo: Sri Lankan troops on Thursday captured two key LTTE bastions near the rebel headquarters of Kilinochchi after an intense battle that left over 50 Tamil Tigers dead and 100 injured, officials said. — PTI