The LTTE claims it has increased security measures in the Jaffna district because of infiltration of the area by government spies. According to the LTTE its biggest task is to clear Jaffna of 'EPDP infestation'.

"They are everywhere and are 'corrupting the Jaffna people' ", said Jaffna LTTE political chief Ilamparithi, adding that they are trying to instill 'wrong ideas' regarding the LTTE in the minds of the people.

Accusing the EPDP of linking with the government military to discredit the LTTE, Ilamparithi told The Sunday Times that the LTTE was confident of its military strength and was ready if needed to take the government to task by switching to 'war mode'. "We are ready for war as we are ready for peace. ", he said.