26 November, 2007 - Published 16:48 GMT

Shell attack on Mannar school

Military in Sri Lanka and the Tamil Tigers accused each other of launching an artillery attack on a school in the north.

Five school children and two teachers have sustained injuries in the attack as four shells exploded near the school, Murungan police said.

A teacher and student with serious injuries were admitted to Mannar hospital. Others are being treated in Murungan hospital.

Responsibility denied

Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara accused the Tamil Tigers of launching the attack on Kattai Adappan Roman Catholic government school.

"The attack was launched by the LTTE towards Sri Lanka Army soldiers" he told BBC Sandeshaya.

The LTTE, meanwhile said they did not launch any attack towards the area during the day.

Sri Lanka Air Force launched air attacks on Pudukuduiruppu in Mulaitivu using Kfir fighter jets, LTTE said.

Brigadier Nanayakkara said LTTE position was destroyed in the air attack. The LTTE said none of their cadres were hurt in the attack.