Aftermath
With the fall of Mullaitivu, the LTTE has lost approximately 95 percent of the land they once controlled. Sarath Fonseka, the commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has requested the public to celebrate the victory with dignity by hoisting the national flag. Before the town was captured, the Sri Lankan army seized two nearby facilities used for making bombs and landmines that reportedly contain 4,000 detonators and 150 kg of explosives. The Sri Lankan army continues to target LTTE positions after the capture of Mullaitivu, and is currently attacking remaining LTTE positions inside jungles.
LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is said to be hiding in the last jungle areas held. However, the Sri Lankan government is still not certain of the exact location. India and Malaysia have stepped up efforts to prevent Prabhakaran from entering their territories. Prabhakaran is wanted in India for the assassination of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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