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May - 1 
A day earlier, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Menkaamam in the Moothoor south division of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Menkaamam in the Moothoor south division of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 1 
Three farmers engaged in agricultural activities in the Thiliveddi area of Batticaloa district were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on May 1, reported Sri Lanka Army. The victims reportedly had continuously refused to supply diesel, petrol and batteries to the outfit.
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Three farmers engaged in agricultural activities in the Thiliveddi area of Batticaloa district were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on May 1, reported Sri Lanka Army. The victims reportedly had continuously refused to supply diesel, petrol and batteries to the outfit.
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May - 2 
One home guard, identified as Mohomad Faum, was shot at and injured by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at Iyankerni junction in the Eravur division of Batticaloa district on May 2, SLA reported. Later, he succumbed to his injuries.
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One home guard, identified as Mohomad Faum, was shot at and injured by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at Iyankerni junction in the Eravur division of Batticaloa district on May 2, SLA reported. Later, he succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 4 
On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 4 
On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three cl
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On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three claymore mines, one RPG weapon, eighteen cyanide capsules, one communication set, one hundred pressure mine fuses, three secret LTTE documents and some blood-stained items from the incident site.
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May - 4 
Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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May - 4 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 4 
Troops arrested three LTTE suspects with three cyanide capsules, one dog tag, one plastic pistol, one black trouser and a cap at the roadblock near Karthivu People’s Bank in the Ampara district.
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Troops arrested three LTTE suspects with three cyanide capsules, one dog tag, one plastic pistol, one black trouser and a cap at the roadblock near Karthivu People’s Bank in the Ampara district.
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May - 5 
Two bullet riddled dead bodies of LTTE cadres were recovered by troops from the Veppawadduwan area of Batticaloa district along with two cyanide capsules lying beside the dead bodies on May 5.
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Two bullet riddled dead bodies of LTTE cadres were recovered by troops from the Veppawadduwan area of Batticaloa district along with two cyanide capsules lying beside the dead bodies on May 5.
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May - 6 
On May 6, LTTE cadres carried out an explosion targeting a tractor carrying Special Task Forces (STF) personnel in the Kokadycholai area of Batticaloa district, killing three STF personnel and injuring four others.
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On May 6, LTTE cadres carried out an explosion targeting a tractor carrying Special Task Forces (STF) personnel in the Kokadycholai area of Batticaloa district, killing three STF personnel and injuring four others.
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May - 6 
On May 6, naval personnel retaliated as one sailor was injured in a LTTE attack in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district.
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On May 6, naval personnel retaliated as one sailor was injured in a LTTE attack in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 6 
STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T
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STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, three T-56 magazines, two T-81 rifles and a set of LTTE web equipment from inside the house.
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May - 7 
On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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May - 7 
Troops in the last three days reportedly unearthed 25 anti-personnel mines from the Cale Point and Punagar areas of Trincomalee district, according to SLA reports.
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Troops in the last three days reportedly unearthed 25 anti-personnel mines from the Cale Point and Punagar areas of Trincomalee district, according to SLA reports.
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May - 8 
On the same day, a Tamil youth, identified as S.Sasitharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Manatcheanai in the Trincomalee district.
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On the same day, a Tamil youth, identified as S.Sasitharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Manatcheanai in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 8 
The SFs recovered 197 rounds of T 56 ammunition and 49 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition from the Pankulam area.
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The SFs recovered 197 rounds of T 56 ammunition and 49 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition from the Pankulam area.
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May - 8 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalapillai Chelvanayagam, in the Kaluvaagnchikkudi area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Mammangam Rasakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Earaavoor area.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalapillai Chelvanayagam, in the Kaluvaagnchikkudi area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Mammangam Rasakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Earaavoor area.
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May - 9 
A day earlier, naval troops arrested five LTTE cadres from Nolton in the Kumburuppidi area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, naval troops arrested five LTTE cadres from Nolton in the Kumburuppidi area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 10 
A group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centre at Saratha School in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 10, injuring eight IDPs, including two children, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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A group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centre at Saratha School in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 10, injuring eight IDPs, including two children, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to t
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During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) for the LTTE, from the Kondampiddi area of Mannar district on May 11.
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May - 11 
On May 11, unidentified assailants shot dead a Samurthi officer (local government official), identified as Yogarasa Thivaharan, at Nattpddimunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district, according to Tamil Net.
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On May 11, unidentified assailants shot dead a Samurthi officer (local government official), identified as Yogarasa Thivaharan, at Nattpddimunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district, according to Tamil Net.
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May - 11 
Troops recovered four Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) from the Marapalama area of Batticaloa district on May 11.
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Troops recovered four Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) from the Marapalama area of Batticaloa district on May 11.
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May - 12 
Four hand grenades, one T–56 magazine, forty six rounds of T–56 ammunition and seven filled LMG links were recovered by SFs from an abandoned house at Thanganar in the Trincomalee district on May 12.
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Four hand grenades, one T–56 magazine, forty six rounds of T–56 ammunition and seven filled LMG links were recovered by SFs from an abandoned house at Thanganar in the Trincomalee district on May 12.
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May - 12 
On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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May - 12 
On the same day, troops launched an attack on LTTE cadres at Kawattamunai in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three magazines, 120 live rounds of ammunition and 10-kg of grass from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops launched an attack on LTTE cadres at Kawattamunai in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three magazines, 120 live rounds of ammunition and 10-kg of grass from the incident site.
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May - 13 
On May 13, a civilian, identified as Murugesupillai Ananthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside his house at Kannakipuram in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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On May 13, a civilian, identified as Murugesupillai Ananthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside his house at Kannakipuram in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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May - 13 
Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly robbed money from fishermen at Punnakudah. The suspects who threatened the fishermen at gun point relieved them of Rupees 33, 020 in cash and also took their National Identity Cards.
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Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly robbed money from fishermen at Punnakudah. The suspects who threatened the fishermen at gun point relieved them of Rupees 33, 020 in cash and also took their National Identity Cards.
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May - 13 
The chief priest of the Pabbatharamaya Temple at Mahadivulwewa in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district, Ven. Nandarathana Thera, was shot dead by three LTTE gunmen, reports Daily News. Thera was a prominent social worker, sources added.
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The chief priest of the Pabbatharamaya Temple at Mahadivulwewa in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district, Ven. Nandarathana Thera, was shot dead by three LTTE gunmen, reports Daily News. Thera was a prominent social worker, sources added.
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May - 14 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth, identified as Mohamed Azaath, at Aaththimoaddai in the Saambaltheevu area of Trincomalee district on May 14, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth, identified as Mohamed Azaath, at Aaththimoaddai in the Saambaltheevu area of Trincomalee district on May 14, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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May - 17 
A day earlier, troops recovered one Icom Radio set and a modified antenna from a jungle patch in the Sittaru area of Trincomalee district. On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Marapalam area of the same district. Elsewhere, in the Kadawana area, troops recovered a tractor engin
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A day earlier, troops recovered one Icom Radio set and a modified antenna from a jungle patch in the Sittaru area of Trincomalee district. On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Marapalam area of the same district. Elsewhere, in the Kadawana area, troops recovered a tractor engine and a tailor from an abandoned LTTE jungle base.
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May - 17 
On May 17, troops killed five LTTE cadres during another clash in the Batticaloa district, according to Associated Press.
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On May 17, troops killed five LTTE cadres during another clash in the Batticaloa district, according to Associated Press.
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May - 18 
On May 18, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fired on a route clearing patrol near Kadawana in the Trincomalee district.
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On May 18, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fired on a route clearing patrol near Kadawana in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 19 
On May 19, troops recovered a Chinese-make silencer riffle and a magazine of four live ammunitions from the Kadduwan area in Trincomalee district.
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On May 19, troops recovered a Chinese-make silencer riffle and a magazine of four live ammunitions from the Kadduwan area in Trincomalee district.
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May - 21 
Troops recovered an abandoned suicide boat with four claymore mines from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district on May 21.
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Troops recovered an abandoned suicide boat with four claymore mines from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district on May 21.
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May - 22 
A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTT
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A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTTE cadre. Subsequently, troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one pistol, one communication set, six claymore bombs, one hand grenade, one GPMG weapon, one photograph with LTTE chief Prabhakaran, one computer hard disc, several dresses worn by Muslims, five bundles of currency notes. During further search operations, SF personnel recovered the dead bodies of six LTTE cadres along with a T-56 weapon from Thalayaya in the same area.
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May - 22 
The Sri Lankan government on May 22 unveiled separate flags for the Northern and Eastern provinces, reports Xinhua. "We have unveiled two separate flags for the Northern and Eastern provinces in terms of the Supreme Court ruling separating the two provinces," said the Minister of Local Government, J
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The Sri Lankan government on May 22 unveiled separate flags for the Northern and Eastern provinces, reports Xinhua. "We have unveiled two separate flags for the Northern and Eastern provinces in terms of the Supreme Court ruling separating the two provinces," said the Minister of Local Government, Janaka Bandara Tennakoon, adding, that unveiling of flags took place in the Trincomalee town.
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May - 22 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed by troops in the Batticaloa district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed by troops in the Batticaloa district.
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May - 23 
An army foot patrol confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Neelapanichchankulam area of Trincomalee district. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident later died.
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An army foot patrol confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Neelapanichchankulam area of Trincomalee district. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident later died.
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May - 23 
Troops also recovered three claymore mines, 30 detonators, one communication set and three military backpacks from Nilaweli in the Iluppakulam area of Trincomalee district on May 23.
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Troops also recovered three claymore mines, 30 detonators, one communication set and three military backpacks from Nilaweli in the Iluppakulam area of Trincomalee district on May 23.
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May - 23 
Troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on May 23.
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Troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on May 23.
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May - 24 
According to a delayed report, troops killed two LTTE cadres in a retaliatory fire when they were attacked a by a group of outfit cadres at Navundaiyambu in the Batticaloa district on May 24.
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According to a delayed report, troops killed two LTTE cadres in a retaliatory fire when they were attacked a by a group of outfit cadres at Navundaiyambu in the Batticaloa district on May 24.
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May - 26 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Mahendran Thankeswary, at Naavatkudaa Pilaiyaar Koayil Veethi in the Kaaththaankudi area on May 26, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Mahendran Thankeswary, at Naavatkudaa Pilaiyaar Koayil Veethi in the Kaaththaankudi area on May 26, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 27 
On May 27, troops recovered a LTTE suicide boat with four claymore mines installed in its front tubes from Komathalamadu lagoon in the same district, Colombo Page reported. The claymore mines were fixed to detonate with a single ignition.
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On May 27, troops recovered a LTTE suicide boat with four claymore mines installed in its front tubes from Komathalamadu lagoon in the same district, Colombo Page reported. The claymore mines were fixed to detonate with a single ignition.
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May - 27 
Police killed another LTTE cadre after he hurled a hand grenade at them in the Ampara district.
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Police killed another LTTE cadre after he hurled a hand grenade at them in the Ampara district.
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May - 27 
Sri Lanka Navy sailors killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during a ground operation in a jungle area north of the eastern port town of Trincomalee on May 27, according to The Hindu.
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Sri Lanka Navy sailors killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during a ground operation in a jungle area north of the eastern port town of Trincomalee on May 27, according to The Hindu.
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May - 27 
The LTTE triggered a bomb blast targeting a truck, killing three civilians at Thirukkovil in the eastern province on May 27, according to Lanka Business Online. The vehicle had earlier reportedly been used by the security forces.
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The LTTE triggered a bomb blast targeting a truck, killing three civilians at Thirukkovil in the eastern province on May 27, according to Lanka Business Online. The vehicle had earlier reportedly been used by the security forces.
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May - 28 
A day earlier, STF personnel recovered one LTTE suicide jacket of three kilograms packed with high intensity explosives and a detonator from the Kallady area in Batticaloa district, SLA reports.
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A day earlier, STF personnel recovered one LTTE suicide jacket of three kilograms packed with high intensity explosives and a detonator from the Kallady area in Batticaloa district, SLA reports.
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May - 31 
On May 31, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district, reports The Hindu. In retaliation, troops killed three LTTE cadres, including a member of the LTTE intelligence wing.
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On May 31, LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Batticaloa district, reports The Hindu. In retaliation, troops killed three LTTE cadres, including a member of the LTTE intelligence wing.
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May - 31 
On the same day, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack in the Kinnya area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with a T-56 weapon, reported SLA.
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On the same day, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack in the Kinnya area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with a T-56 weapon, reported SLA.
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May - 31 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, three electronic detonators, one Radio set (ICOM), a length of detonator code, one kilogram of C-4 explosive, two remote controllers, 14 pouches, two water tanks and an empty water barrel from a jungle patch at Kusalanai in the area south of Thoppigala.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, three electronic detonators, one Radio set (ICOM), a length of detonator code, one kilogram of C-4 explosive, two remote controllers, 14 pouches, two water tanks and an empty water barrel from a jungle patch at Kusalanai in the area south of Thoppigala.
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*Data till , May 20, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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