sentences:  After successful operation to capture Vakarai and Sampur by Special Forces Brigade, Commandos were tasked to capture Thoppigala and Narakamulla LTTE strong holds.Gaining control of A – 5 road which runs from Maha Oya to Batticaloa via Chenkaladi was essential to gain access to jungles of Thoppigala .From Pullumale to Black Bridge at Chenkalladi road was totally controlled by the LTTE.