Lanka arrests 2 Tiger rebels despite truce

Gunmen believed to be from the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ambushed an army vehicle transporting two officers in the eastern town of Manampitiya Tuesday by opening fire, defence ministry officials said.

Troops fired back and later arrested the two gunmen, officials said, adding that there were no casualties among the military personnel.

The incident came as the Tigers accused government forces of launching psychological warfare to sabotage their celebrations to honour nearly 17,800 guerrillas who have died in combat.