Omanthai Entry/Exit point re-opened - Vavuniya

The Media Center for National Security Officials stated that the Omanthai Entry/ Exit point will be re-opened for civilian and goods movement from 01.00p.m to 05.00p.m, on Friday the 13th of April.

The SL Security forces co-ordinating along with the ICRC officials in the area has made initial preparations to facilitate the flow of civilian and essential goods along the Jaffna- Kandy A-9 trunk route, the officials further added. Meanwhile, the ICRC sources said that the movement of civilians and goods would be under total supervision during the above mentioned hours.

Earlier, the SL security forces were compelled to restrict movement across the Omanthai Entry/ Exit point following a sporadic LTTE mortar attack, on 10th of April.

Civilian sources were quoted expressing their gratitude towards the security forces and the ICRC officials for boldly stepping to facilitate transportation of civilians and essential items through Omanthai, in the eve of the Sinhala and Hindu new year, despite provocative gestures from the terrorist outfit.