The Operation Liberation (or called as “Vadamaradchi Operation), the military offensive was commenced on this date of 26th May 1987 to capture Vadamaradchchi, including Valvettithurai. “Operation Liberation” is considered to be first ever conventional warfare in Srilanka after the British rule. It is also considered as the first Major offensive against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE).
Even though the offensive commenced on 26th, the forces managed to capture Valvettithurai area on 28th May 1987.
During the offensive, almost all the people from Thondamanaru, Valvettithurai and adjacent areas displaced to the east side of Vadamaradchchi and Thenmaradchchi.
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Valvettithurai.org. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reproduction of our any news item is allowed when used without any alterations to the contents and the source, Valvettithurai.org, is mentioned.
