Sri Lanka Army troops of 59 Division liberated the LTTE’s main garrison town Mullaittivu by this 25 January. The attacks were lead by Brigadier Nandana Udawatta, with heavy resist by the LTTE carders. According to the military sources, the town of Mullaittivu was held by LTTE for last 13 years. On 1996 July LTTE captures the Sri Lanka Army base at Mullaittivu, since then Sri Lankan army forces have never entered in to this town. This is a significant milestone of war against terrorism launched to free the entire country from LTTE.
Announcing the victory, Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka requested the people to celebrate the victory with dignity by hoisting the national flag.