Amidst continuous allegations by the UNICEF on 1,591 outstanding cases of LTTE child recruitment up to end May 2007, civilians fleeing the non-liberated areas in Vanni are testifying about increased abductions and forced recruitment campaigns by the terror outfit.
The latest was recorded when five Tamil civilians including three children urged protection from the security forces against the LTTE treachery experienced in the non-liberated patches north of Mannar.
The Tamil family originally from the non-liberated Vidattaltivu area, included three children (two boys and a girl), between the ages of 09 to 17.
The family had managed to reach the Pallimunai Police post, yesterday (09, July) at 09:00 a.m., braving the heavily mined patches and was immediately attended to by the security forces who refreshed them with food and drink, and gave them shelter until their relations were tracked and informed of their presence.
According to Mannar Police sources, the family has been continuously intimidated to give away their children to the LTTE. Visits were made by the terror representatives on a daily basis causing fear and tension among them. Later the children's education was hindered when as they were not sent to school, for fear of been abducted by the LTTE, the officials added.
Mannar Police sources said they were pleased to assist the increasing numbers of such families, fleeing the "self-proclaimed", "sole representatives of the Tamils", who have caused chaos and uncertainty in their lives.
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