In the Sidumaraldu area in Kalmunai, police, STF personnel and security forces personnel engaged in search operations in the area.
Army Media Spokesperson Brigadier Sumith Atapattu stated that an explosion was heard close to the Jumma mosque in Kalmunai and promptly exploded.
At that time, a group of 3-6 detachment men shot and killed an armed group including the army. He further stated that there are already fights between the security forces and the team.
