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January - 1 
According to Sahara Samay, at least four policemen were killed and another sustained injuries in an attack by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Bariapur police post in the Munger district on January 1. More than 100 Maoists attacked the police post, which was keeping a vigil
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According to Sahara Samay, at least four policemen were killed and another sustained injuries in an attack by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on Bariapur police post in the Munger district on January 1. More than 100 Maoists attacked the police post, which was keeping a vigil over a picnic spot in Rishikund, where hundreds of people had gathered to celebrate the New Year. According to sources, the Maoists did not disturb the tourists and opened indiscriminate fire on policemen killing four on the spot.
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January - 1 
On January 1, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a civilian were killed in a pre-dawn terrorist attack on the para-military CRPF Group Centre at Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Hindu. Three more CRPF personnel, a civil police personnel and a home guard were injured in the a
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On January 1, seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and a civilian were killed in a pre-dawn terrorist attack on the para-military CRPF Group Centre at Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Hindu. Three more CRPF personnel, a civil police personnel and a home guard were injured in the attack. The Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary J.N. Chamber said that the attack was carried out around 2.45 am (IST) by two suspected fidayeen (suicide squad) dressed as CRPF constables. They breached the outer security (which is the responsibility of the police), and started firing indiscriminately from AK-47 rifles on the security post, the guard room and the control room. The terrorists subsequently escaped under cover of darkness although unconfirmed reports said one of them was hit in the leg when the CRPF personnel opened fire in retaliation. Although no outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack, police and security agencies suspect that the attack was carried out by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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At least 27 militants were killed in two days of clashes in South Waziristan, a military official told AFP on January 2, The Post reported. The clashes broke out after pro-Taliban militants abducted four Pakistan soldiers in South Waziristan on January 1, the official said. "Five militants were kill
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At least 27 militants were killed in two days of clashes in South Waziristan, a military official told AFP on January 2, The Post reported. The clashes broke out after pro-Taliban militants abducted four Pakistan soldiers in South Waziristan on January 1, the official said. "Five militants were killed yesterday and 22 overnight," he stated. The official disclosed that the abducted soldiers were delivering food rations from one post to another when militants seized them. Their fate was not immediately known. Both sides used heavy weaponry in the clashes that went on through the night, resulting in the death of 22 militants with no loss of life on the army side, he claimed.
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January - 2 
A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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January - 2 
On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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On January 2 (today), four persons were killed and over 20 injured in a powerful bomb blast in Colombo. The Defence Ministry said the blast which occurred at about 9:30am opposite the Nippon Hotel, targeted an army bus carrying soldiers.
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January - 3 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than a dozen injured when troops stormed the outfit’s bunker line at Pallikuli, west of Adampan, in the Mannar district on January 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. One of the seven soldiers wounded in the incident later su
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than a dozen injured when troops stormed the outfit’s bunker line at Pallikuli, west of Adampan, in the Mannar district on January 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. One of the seven soldiers wounded in the incident later succumbed to his injuries. Six LTTE bunkers were completely destroyed by the troops.
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January - 3 
In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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January - 3 
On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 3 
On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the three militants along with one T-56 weapon, two T-56 m
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On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the three militants along with one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, two claymore mines, two motor cycles, two electric detonators and a detonator cord of eleven meters were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 4 
Three LTTE cadres were killed during an armed clash between troops and militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on January 4.
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Three LTTE cadres were killed during an armed clash between troops and militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on January 4.
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January - 5 
A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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January - 5 
Chief of the “Liberation Tigers Military Intelligence”, self-styled Col. Charles a.k.a. Shanmuganathan Ravishankar, was killed on January 5-evening in a “random claymore attack” by the Sri Lanka Army’s Deep Penetration Unit at Pallamadu in the Mannar district, the pro-LTTE TamilNet stated in a repor
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Chief of the “Liberation Tigers Military Intelligence”, self-styled Col. Charles a.k.a. Shanmuganathan Ravishankar, was killed on January 5-evening in a “random claymore attack” by the Sri Lanka Army’s Deep Penetration Unit at Pallamadu in the Mannar district, the pro-LTTE TamilNet stated in a report, according to The Hindu. Charles, who has been in charge of internal intelligence within the ranks of the LTTE ground forces and led an external operations corps and regular combat force that has been deployed in Mannar district, was killed along with three LTTE “lieutenants” in the ambush while they were travelling in a van between Iluppaikkadavai and Pallamadu at 3:10 p.m. Confirming the news, the Sri Lanka Defence Ministry said that Charles was deputy to Pottu Amman, the chief of the LTTE’s intelligence wing.
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January - 7 
At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunke
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At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. During subsequent search operation, the troops recovered six grenades, one T-56 weapon, one grenade pouch and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 6 
Rival militants attacked offices of a pro-government militant, killing nine and wounding eight of his men on January 6- night, according to Dawn. The attackers first stormed the office of Maulana Nazir in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, and killed three of his supporters and injured four oth
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Rival militants attacked offices of a pro-government militant, killing nine and wounding eight of his men on January 6- night, according to Dawn. The attackers first stormed the office of Maulana Nazir in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, and killed three of his supporters and injured four others, sources said. The militants, reportedly equipped with rockets and heavy weapons, launched another attack on the office of Nazir’s close associate, Maulana Khanan, in Shakai town, killing six people and injuring five others. A spokesman for Maulana Nazir blamed Baitullah Mehsud’s supporters for the attack and asked all Mehsud tribesmen to leave the Wazir tribe-dominated areas to avoid bloodshed. "We suspect Baitullah and his Uzbek supporters for this gruesome attack which left nine Mujahideen dead," Lala Wazir said. A large number of attackers, he said, came from the Mehsud area at night and attacked the local peace committee offices in Wana and Shakai. Local people said that Nazir’s supporters later shot dead an associate of Baitullah Mehsud and captured four others in Wana. Maulana Nazir belongs to the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe and has great influence in the region and virtually controls Wana. His supporters, backed by security forces, had launched a drive against Uzbek militants in the area in April 2007. The week-long armed clashes between Nazir’s supporters and Uzbeks had left over 160 people dead. Sources said that the latest incident could trigger a tribal feud after Nazir asked tribesmen hailing from the Mehsud tribe to leave the Ahmadzai Wazir dominated areas by 8am on January 8.
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January - 6 
A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 6 
Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 6 
On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident.
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On January 6, troops launched an attack towards the LTTE bunker line north of A-9 at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed four militants. While two LTTE bunkers were also destroyed, an unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident.
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January - 7 
On January 7, police in the Kanker district claimed to have killed seven hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres following a raid on a camp of the outfit in a forested area under Koyalibera police station, reports Daily Chhattisgarh. Pawan Deo, Deputy Iinspector General of Polic
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On January 7, police in the Kanker district claimed to have killed seven hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres following a raid on a camp of the outfit in a forested area under Koyalibera police station, reports Daily Chhattisgarh. Pawan Deo, Deputy Iinspector General of Police (Kanker range), told IANS, "We found heavy blood stains at the encounter site and enough evidence that rebels' bodies have been carried deep inside the forest during the 90-minute fierce gun battle." The police recovered three rifles, 36 detonators, four bundles of wires used for landmine blasts, pipe bombs, tiffin bombs, Maoist uniform and literature.
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January - 7 
Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360 T-56 ammunition, dry ration packets and a stock o
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Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360 T-56 ammunition, dry ration packets and a stock of medicine.
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January - 7 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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January - 8 
A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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January - 8 
Troops killed six LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Wanni region when the militants were trying to enter the military-held cleared areas on January 8. Similarly, troops killed four more militants in the Periyathampane area of the same region when the latter tried to confront troops in the area a
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Troops killed six LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Wanni region when the militants were trying to enter the military-held cleared areas on January 8. Similarly, troops killed four more militants in the Periyathampane area of the same region when the latter tried to confront troops in the area after firing a few shots towards them.
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January - 9 January - 12
At least 50 militants were killed by troops during clashed that erupted when around 250-300 miscreants concentrated and attempted to attack Ladha Fort and check post on the night of January 9 to 10 in the Wanna area of South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) , reports Dail
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At least 50 militants were killed by troops during clashed that erupted when around 250-300 miscreants concentrated and attempted to attack Ladha Fort and check post on the night of January 9 to 10 in the Wanna area of South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) , reports Daily Times. Further, January 12, security forces arrested 59 insurgents after they attacked police with rockets, the military said, adds The Hindu.
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January - 9 
10 more LTTE militants, including a leader named Kalanadan, were killed when troops confronted a group of outfit’s militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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10 more LTTE militants, including a leader named Kalanadan, were killed when troops confronted a group of outfit’s militants in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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January - 9 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and over 30 injured during clashes between troops and the militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district where troops further consolidated their positions capturing an area of about one kilometre covering north of Parappakandal, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and over 30 injured during clashes between troops and the militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district where troops further consolidated their positions capturing an area of about one kilometre covering north of Parappakandal, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 9 
In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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January - 10 
At least 24 people, including 17 policemen, were killed and 80 others injured in a suicide bomb blast outside the Lahore High Court on January 10, minutes before the arrival of an anti-government lawyers’ procession, according to Daily Times. The blast ripped through GPO Chowk in front of the Lahore
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At least 24 people, including 17 policemen, were killed and 80 others injured in a suicide bomb blast outside the Lahore High Court on January 10, minutes before the arrival of an anti-government lawyers’ procession, according to Daily Times. The blast ripped through GPO Chowk in front of the Lahore High Court as the suicide bomber walked up to the about 60 riot police – who had gathered there ahead of a protest by lawyers against President Pervez Musharraf’s government – and blew himself up, reported AFP. About 200 lawyers were inside the High Court at the time of the blast, and others were marching from a nearby district court, according to AP.
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January - 10 
A day earlier on January 10, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed at least five militants. Similarly, troops killed five more LTTE militants during another attack launched in the Mullikulam area.
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A day earlier on January 10, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed at least five militants. Similarly, troops killed five more LTTE militants during another attack launched in the Mullikulam area.
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January - 10 
On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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January - 10 
Three more LTTE cadres were killed and two others injured by troops during an encounter in the area west of Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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Three more LTTE cadres were killed and two others injured by troops during an encounter in the area west of Mullikulam in the Mannar district.
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January - 10 
Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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January - 10 
Troops attacked and destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district, killing eight militants and injuring several others. Eight more LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured by troops as they repulsed a militant attack in the area west of Puthukulam. Four soldiers were
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Troops attacked and destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Karampaikkulam area of Mannar district, killing eight militants and injuring several others. Eight more LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured by troops as they repulsed a militant attack in the area west of Puthukulam. Four soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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January - 11 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Mahendra Karwa, were killed in a fierce three hour gun battle with security forces in Chainpur hills of the Palamau district, the police said on January 12, reports IANS. The gunfight took pla
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Mahendra Karwa, were killed in a fierce three hour gun battle with security forces in Chainpur hills of the Palamau district, the police said on January 12, reports IANS. The gunfight took place when patrolling Jharkhand police and CRPF personnel spotted 10 Maoists on January 11-night. The police recovered two rifles, live cartridges and explosives from the slain cadres.
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January - 11 
A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first attack, troops killed seven more militants and injure
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A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first attack, troops killed seven more militants and injured nine others in the second attack.
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January - 11 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including three female cadres, were killed in a pre-dawn raid carried out by troops on an LTTE bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on January 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four bunkers were also destroyed in the raid.
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including three female cadres, were killed in a pre-dawn raid carried out by troops on an LTTE bunker line in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district on January 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Four bunkers were also destroyed in the raid.
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January - 11 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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January - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the FDL (Foreword Defence Line) in the Periyapandirichchan area confronted group of LTTE militants and killed at least five of them. About four hours after the incident, terrorists fired mortar and artillery towards the troops, injuring thirteen soldiers.
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Troops operating ahead of the FDL (Foreword Defence Line) in the Periyapandirichchan area confronted group of LTTE militants and killed at least five of them. About four hours after the incident, terrorists fired mortar and artillery towards the troops, injuring thirteen soldiers.
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January - 11 January - 12
An LTTE bunker was fired upon by troops in the Kallikulam area on January 12. While four militants were killed, one soldier sustained injuries during the clash. In a similar incident, troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the same area on January 11 and killed three militants. Two other militants were inj
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An LTTE bunker was fired upon by troops in the Kallikulam area on January 12. While four militants were killed, one soldier sustained injuries during the clash. In a similar incident, troops attacked LTTE bunkers in the same area on January 11 and killed three militants. Two other militants were injured in the incident.
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January - 12 
According to Times of India, police on January 13 claimed to have killed six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter at Bangudwa Naktaia hills in the Gaya district. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Balram Kumar Choudhry, said that dead bodies of the slain Maois
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According to Times of India, police on January 13 claimed to have killed six cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an encounter at Bangudwa Naktaia hills in the Gaya district. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Balram Kumar Choudhry, said that dead bodies of the slain Maoists could not be recovered from the encounter site as these were taken away by their colleagues. The encounter is reported to have occurred following a police raid on a Maoist hideout. The encircled Maoists, instead of laying down their arms, opened fire on the raiding party forcing the police to return fire in which six Maoists were killed.
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January - 12 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including three males and one female, along with four T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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January - 12 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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January - 12 
During clashes that erupted between the two sides at Palamoddai, three LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops on January 12.
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During clashes that erupted between the two sides at Palamoddai, three LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops on January 12.
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January - 13 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured during clashes between the two sides in the area west of Parappakandal in Mannar district on January 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed and 15 others sustained injuries in the exchange
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and eight others injured during clashes between the two sides in the area west of Parappakandal in Mannar district on January 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two soldiers were also killed and 15 others sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. Troops also captured nine LTTE bunkers.
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January - 14 
Three militants, including two Pakistanis, are believed to have been killed in an encounter at Manzgam in the Kulgam district on January 14. The police, while confirming the death of two militants, said they were searching the area for more bodies. The slain militants were identified as Osman alias
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Three militants, including two Pakistanis, are believed to have been killed in an encounter at Manzgam in the Kulgam district on January 14. The police, while confirming the death of two militants, said they were searching the area for more bodies. The slain militants were identified as Osman alias Chacha of Pakistan and Parvaiz Ahmad Wani alias Saqib, a resident of Shopian district.
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January - 14 
Three senior cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were shot dead and another cadre was abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in a hideout at Mingkong in the Mokokchung district on January 14, for their alleged
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Three senior cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were shot dead and another cadre was abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in a hideout at Mingkong in the Mokokchung district on January 14, for their alleged involvement in extortion, reports Telegraph. The NSCN-IM said the killings were necessary to prevent "illegal collection of money in and around Mokokchung". Meanwhile, the NSCN-K said the raid on its hideout and the killings were in violation of the cease-fire between the two factions since December 7, 2007.
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January - 14 
11 persons, including two children, were killed and more than 50 persons wounded in a bomb blast in the industrial Landhi suburbs of Gul Ahmadpur in Karachi on January 14, according to The Post. "The bomb was planted on a motorbike and exploded outside a textile factory in the Landhi district of Kar
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11 persons, including two children, were killed and more than 50 persons wounded in a bomb blast in the industrial Landhi suburbs of Gul Ahmadpur in Karachi on January 14, according to The Post. "The bomb was planted on a motorbike and exploded outside a textile factory in the Landhi district of Karachi," senior police official Mohammed Javed told AFP. Muneer Ahmed Sheikh, an official of the Bomb Disposal Squad, said the explosion had been caused by a homemade time bomb which contained nails and ball bearings.
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January - 14 
On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldi
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On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldiers were providing escort to the vehicle which was carrying some materials to a quarry.
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January - 14 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 14 
Troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Kutinchankulam area of Mannar district and killed three of them.
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Troops clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Kutinchankulam area of Mannar district and killed three of them.
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January - 14 
Troops killed four LTTE militants during another clash in the area east of Mantai.
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Troops killed four LTTE militants during another clash in the area east of Mantai.
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January - 16 
A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the
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A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the casualties figure at 23), reportedly shot dead five farmers in their paddy-fields at Dambeyaya in the Heentenna area, reports Sri Lanka Army. The same group of militants activated a claymore mine targeting a military Unicorn truck, about 2-km north of Galge, on the Buttala–Kataragama road and injured three soldiers.
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January - 15 
Hundreds of militants captured a paramilitary fort in South Waziristan on January 15-night after killing 22 soldiers and taking several others hostage, according to Dawn. 600 to 700 militants reportedly attacked the fort in Sararogha, manned by the South Waziristan Scouts, at around 9pm on January 1
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Hundreds of militants captured a paramilitary fort in South Waziristan on January 15-night after killing 22 soldiers and taking several others hostage, according to Dawn. 600 to 700 militants reportedly attacked the fort in Sararogha, manned by the South Waziristan Scouts, at around 9pm on January 15, firing rockets and mortars. 38 paramilitary soldiers and six civilians were in the fort when it came under the assault. "Soldiers put up a good fight, but couldn’t hold out for long in the face of an overwhelming militant force," a source said. The last distress radio message, according to him, was made at around 3am to the Ludda Fort, asking for artillery fire at the militants who had broken through the defences and begun pouring into the base. The military said on January 16 that 40 militants were killed in the gun battle. While 15 soldiers escaped and reached the Jandola Fort, the fate of the rest was not known, it stated.
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January - 15 
A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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January - 15 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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January - 15 
Four LTTE militants were killed during an exchange of fire with army troops ahead of the Kokkutoduvai FDL (Forward Defence Line).
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Four LTTE militants were killed during an exchange of fire with army troops ahead of the Kokkutoduvai FDL (Forward Defence Line).
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January - 15 
on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured during another exchange of fire between the
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on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured during another exchange of fire between the two sides in the same area. During another clash in the same area, troops killed one LTTE militant and injured two others.
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January - 15 
On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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On the same day, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and reportedly killed three of them. One soldier was injured in this incident.
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January - 16 
In the State, three youths were shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Meitram Awang Leikai junction under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district on January 16-evening. Two of them were rickshaw pullers, identified as Takhellambam Romesh and Sorokhaibam Sanjoy Singh. They were reportedly shot
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In the State, three youths were shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Meitram Awang Leikai junction under Nambol police station in the Bishnupur district on January 16-evening. Two of them were rickshaw pullers, identified as Takhellambam Romesh and Sorokhaibam Sanjoy Singh. They were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen who brought them from another place.
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January - 16 
Four persons, including three children, were killed in a bomb blast near the Chashma Right Bank Canal in Dera Ismail Khan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 16, according to The Post.
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Four persons, including three children, were killed in a bomb blast near the Chashma Right Bank Canal in Dera Ismail Khan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 16, according to The Post.
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January - 16 
A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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January - 16 
A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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A group of LTTE militants who were moving away from their defence line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district were attacked by troops. Three militants were killed and one of their bunkers was destroyed.
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January - 16 
At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Helagama area near Ell
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At least 23 civilians, including some school children and women, aboard a Central Transport Bus proceeding to the Buttala town of Moneragala district, were killed and 67 others injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Helagama area near Ella road on January 16 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was simultaneously fired upon by the militants immediately after the claymore mine explosion.
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January - 16 January - 17
Troops combing the jungles in search of LTTE militants who had killed 31 civilians in two attacks on January 16 in the Buttala area of Moneragala district confronted an isolated group of militants in the north of Dambeyaya, at Okkampitiya bordering the northeast of Yala sanctuary on January 17. A fi
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Troops combing the jungles in search of LTTE militants who had killed 31 civilians in two attacks on January 16 in the Buttala area of Moneragala district confronted an isolated group of militants in the north of Dambeyaya, at Okkampitiya bordering the northeast of Yala sanctuary on January 17. A fierce gun fight was on till the reports last came in. One soldier sustained injuries during the initial round of firing.
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January - 17 
Three contractors, Laishram Ibosana Singh, Nameirakpam Somorjit Singh and Nigthoujam Bijoy Singh, were killed by suspected militants at the Andro bus parking at Palace Gate in the Imphal East district on January 17, reports Imphal Free Press. In his dying declaration, Bijoy stated that while they we
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Three contractors, Laishram Ibosana Singh, Nameirakpam Somorjit Singh and Nigthoujam Bijoy Singh, were killed by suspected militants at the Andro bus parking at Palace Gate in the Imphal East district on January 17, reports Imphal Free Press. In his dying declaration, Bijoy stated that while they were entering a workshop, three unidentified militants asked them to hand over the vehicle to them. Consequent to their refusal, the militants reportedly shot them dead.
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January - 17 
At least 12 persons were killed and 25 others wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up in an imambargah (congregation hall for Shia rituals) in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 17, according to Dawn. Police said that the teenage bomber blew himself at the
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At least 12 persons were killed and 25 others wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up in an imambargah (congregation hall for Shia rituals) in Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on January 17, according to Dawn. Police said that the teenage bomber blew himself at the crowded Mirza Qasim Baig Imambargah in the Mohalla Janghi area at around 6.55pm (PST). Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Imtiaz Shah told reporters that a policeman had attempted to frisk the suspect but he pushed him aside and detonated the explosive vest he was wearing. "It was a suicide attack," interior ministry spokesman Brigadier Javed Cheema confirmed, adding that "The bomber was 15 or 16 years old and he blew himself up after entering the gate leading to the prayer hall." The NWFP Inspector General of Police, Sharif Virk, told Geo TV that 10 kilograms of explosives and three kilograms of ball bearings were used in the blast.
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January - 17 
At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that a group of mili
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At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that a group of militants opened fire at civilians in the Thanamalwila area, killing three and wounding three more and had fled into the nearby jungle. He added that the troops later found seven more bullet-riddled dead bodies from several different locations in the area.
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January - 17 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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January - 17 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops moving towards the north from their Mannar base confronted militants at Thirukeshwaram in the Mannar district on January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops moving towards the north from their Mannar base confronted militants at Thirukeshwaram in the Mannar district on January 17, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 17 
Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 18 
On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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January - 18 
Troops captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) strong points in the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and consolidated their positions in the area on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. During the process, troops killed nine militants.
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Troops captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) strong points in the Pallikuli area of Mannar district and consolidated their positions in the area on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. During the process, troops killed nine militants.
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January - 19 
Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militant
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Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militants. Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the same area.
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January - 19 
Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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January - 20 
Advancing troops captured another LTTE stronghold in the Vaiyttankulam area of Mannar district after a confrontation with the militants in which four of the militants were killed. Six soldiers were injured in the incident.
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Advancing troops captured another LTTE stronghold in the Vaiyttankulam area of Mannar district after a confrontation with the militants in which four of the militants were killed. Six soldiers were injured in the incident.
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January - 20 
Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in t
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Five soldiers were injured in an explosion of a booby trap in Pallikkulam area of Mannar district. On the same day, three soldiers were injured due to LTTE mortar fire and explosion of improvised explosive device in the Jaffna and Kilaly areas. One more soldier was injured in another LTTE fire in the same area. Separately, one LTTE bunker in the Ponnar area of Mannar district was destroyed by the troops.
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January - 20 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weap
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, two 60 mm mortar bombs and 18 hand grenades.
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January - 21 
All the three holed up militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the security forces (SFs) at the residence of two activists of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Mandigam village in the Handwara area of Kupwara district in a 30-hour-long gun-battle. Sources told Daily Excelsi
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All the three holed up militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed by the security forces (SFs) at the residence of two activists of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Mandigam village in the Handwara area of Kupwara district in a 30-hour-long gun-battle. Sources told Daily Excelsior that the encounter came to an end at 1130 hours on January 21. All three militants were killed when SFs destroyed their hideout at the twin houses of PDP activists, Ashiq Hussain Parray and Mushtaq Ahmed Mir. Officials said that Major Parmar and another soldier were wounded in the encounter. They said that three AK-56 rifles with 10 magazines, 15 rounds of AK ammunition and six hand grenades were recovered from the incident site. LeT spokesman Abdullah Ghaznavi identified the slain militants as Abdullah Gauri, Abu Issa and Abu Faidullah. He also claimed that nine soldiers, including a Major, were killed in the gun-battle.
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January - 21 
A team of police personnel who were providing security at Allimankada in the Kithulkote area of Thanamalwila in the Moneragala district confronted a group of LTTE militants. In the ensuing gun battle, three policemen were killed. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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A team of police personnel who were providing security at Allimankada in the Kithulkote area of Thanamalwila in the Moneragala district confronted a group of LTTE militants. In the ensuing gun battle, three policemen were killed. The militants, however, managed to escape.
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January - 21 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 21 
Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56
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Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon in his possession.
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January - 22 
10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in the general area (area under government control) of Pallikuli in the Mannar district attacked an LTTE strong point and destroyed four bunkers on January 22, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops in the general area (area under government control) of Pallikuli in the Mannar district attacked an LTTE strong point and destroyed four bunkers on January 22, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 22 
The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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January - 22 
Troops launched an attacked on two LTTE bunkers and destroyed them in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Five LTTE militants were killed in the incident.
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Troops launched an attacked on two LTTE bunkers and destroyed them in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Five LTTE militants were killed in the incident.
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January - 22 
Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops stormed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the area south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 22 and killed four militants, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 23 
Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Munawar Tawi between Sunderbani and Akhnoor sector in the Rajouri
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Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Two Army soldiers and a militant were killed and four soldiers, including a Major, were injured in an encounter near Munawar Tawi between Sunderbani and Akhnoor sector in the Rajouri district on January 23-morning, Daily Excelsior reported.
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January - 23 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) have killed the three Nepali Congress activists, Satya Narayan Yadav, Neem Chandra Thakur, and Ram Ikbaal Yadav, who were abducted by them on January 20, according to Kantipuronline. Police found their dead bodies buried on the bank of Kamala River at Kicha
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) have killed the three Nepali Congress activists, Satya Narayan Yadav, Neem Chandra Thakur, and Ram Ikbaal Yadav, who were abducted by them on January 20, according to Kantipuronline. Police found their dead bodies buried on the bank of Kamala River at Kichana Village Development Committee in the Siraha district. According to the Police, all the three bodies had deep wounds from sharp weapons.
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January - 23 
Troops moving northward after clearing some LTTE-dominated areas surrounding Parappakandal and Adampan in the Mannar district in the past few days made further advance into the area west of Giant Tank and held on to the territory capturing the road that runs from the northwest towards the southeast
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Troops moving northward after clearing some LTTE-dominated areas surrounding Parappakandal and Adampan in the Mannar district in the past few days made further advance into the area west of Giant Tank and held on to the territory capturing the road that runs from the northwest towards the southeast by January 23-midnoon, according to Sri Lanka Army. During the operations, troops destroyed two heavily guarded LTTE bunkers with Rocket Propeller Grenade, small arms, mortars and artillery. Further, troops also cleared four bunkers in the captured areas and are in the process of consolidating their positions. Three militants were killed during the clashes.
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January - 24 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 24 
Police recovered the dead bodies of 16 youths hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants from a swamp at Kiriketuwewa on the Horoupathana-Kebithigollawa road in the Anuradhapura district on January 24, reports BBC. According to available information, the victims a
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Police recovered the dead bodies of 16 youths hacked to death by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants from a swamp at Kiriketuwewa on the Horoupathana-Kebithigollawa road in the Anuradhapura district on January 24, reports BBC. According to available information, the victims are believed to be a group of civilians who had gone searching for their cattle. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that 16 dead bodies, including one of a woman, were unearthed from two pits. Some of the dead bodies were found with their hands bound behind their backs.
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January - 25 
At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injuries during the incident died later. Troops also de
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At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injuries during the incident died later. Troops also destroyed the bunker during the operation.
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January - 25 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others sustained injuries during two gun battles that erupted between the militants and the troops at Madhu road area of Mannar district on January 25, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and four others sustained injuries during two gun battles that erupted between the militants and the troops at Madhu road area of Mannar district on January 25, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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January - 25 
Troops marching forward captured a one-kilometre stretch of land in the Karpiththanmoddai area on Uyilankulam–Adampan road and killed nine LTTE militants on January 25. Troops also neutralised seven bunkers. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops marching forward captured a one-kilometre stretch of land in the Karpiththanmoddai area on Uyilankulam–Adampan road and killed nine LTTE militants on January 25. Troops also neutralised seven bunkers. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 26 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gunned down three persons, accusing them of being police spies, at Borlagunda village in the Karimnagar district on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. According to the police, a group of 15 Maoists entered the village at around 2am (IST),
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) gunned down three persons, accusing them of being police spies, at Borlagunda village in the Karimnagar district on January 26, reports Hindustan Times. According to the police, a group of 15 Maoists entered the village at around 2am (IST), picked up the three from their homes and gunned them down after branding them "police informers". The three had been associated with the Maoist outfit in the past.
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January - 26 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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January - 26 
On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the troops during their attack on an LTTE bunker
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On January 24, the troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line in the area south of A-9 route at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district and killed five militants. In the same area, three militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the troops during their attack on an LTTE bunker line on January 26. One bunker was also destroyed.
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January - 26 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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January - 26 
The troops launched an artillery attack on a group of LTTE militants in the jungle north of Palamoddai on January 26 and killed six of them and wounded nine others.
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The troops launched an artillery attack on a group of LTTE militants in the jungle north of Palamoddai on January 26 and killed six of them and wounded nine others.
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January - 26 
Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunker was also destroyed during the attack.
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Troops attacked a Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants on January 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. An unspecified number of militants were injured in the incident. One bunker was also destroyed during the attack.
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January - 27 
Security forces took positions on hilltops around the town of Darra Adamkhel and the Friendship Tunnel on January 27 as 24 militants and five soldiers were killed in clashes, according to Dawn. Sources said firing continued near the tunnel on January 26-night and several blasts were heard in the cit
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Security forces took positions on hilltops around the town of Darra Adamkhel and the Friendship Tunnel on January 27 as 24 militants and five soldiers were killed in clashes, according to Dawn. Sources said firing continued near the tunnel on January 26-night and several blasts were heard in the city. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces (SFs) had cleared the area and regained control of the Kohat tunnel and adjoining areas after fierce fighting. The tunnel connects the southern parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) with capital Peshawar through the Indus Highway. The ISPR claimed that 24 militants had been killed and many others had fled leaving arms and ammunition.
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January - 27 
A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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January - 27 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the two sides following militant’s fire towards the troops in the Pantrichurichan area of Mannar district on January 27, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the two sides following militant’s fire towards the troops in the Pantrichurichan area of Mannar district on January 27, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 27 
On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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January - 27 
Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash ahead of the Muhamalai FDL in Jaffna district. One soldier sustained injuries in this incident.
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January - 27 
Troops in an encounter killed four LTTE militants in the Mullikulam area on January 27. Three more LTTE militants were killed in a similar incident by the troops at Vankalacheddikulam.
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Troops in an encounter killed four LTTE militants in the Mullikulam area on January 27. Three more LTTE militants were killed in a similar incident by the troops at Vankalacheddikulam.
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January - 28 
12 people, including five militants, five civilians and two Pakistan Army soldiers, were killed while eight militants and four soldiers were injured in clashes between the security forces (SFs) and militants on January 28, according to The News. There were reports of heavy clashes between the two
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12 people, including five militants, five civilians and two Pakistan Army soldiers, were killed while eight militants and four soldiers were injured in clashes between the security forces (SFs) and militants on January 28, according to The News. There were reports of heavy clashes between the two sides in various parts of the Mehsud-inhabited areas of South Waziristan such as Makin, Ladha, Torwam and Tiarza in which military authorities said militants suffered significant losses. Besides gunship choppers and artillery shelling on militants’ positions, the Army called two fighters which targeted the strongholds of Baitullah Mehsud’s militants in the Makin and Ladha towns. Military authorities said a number of militants were killed while their hideouts destroyed in the bombardment. The Army also reportedly fired mortar and artillery shells from military camps in Razmak and Jandola on the militants’ hide-outs in Kaza Panga, Dher Narai, Shaga, Treekh Narai, Wrasta Bazeena and Shaktoi areas in which officials said five militants were killed. They said intercepts from militants suggested that eight of their colleagues were wounded. In the Mohammad Nawaz Kot area near Makin, militants attacked a security post manned by the Pakistan Army soldiers. In the ensuing encounter, two soldiers died and four others were injured.
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January - 28 
A missile apparently fired by a pilot-less plane hit a house in a village near Mir Ali in North Waziristan late on January 28-night, killing 15 people - 10 suspected militants, two women and three minors, according to The News. Intelligence sources said those killed also included Arab nationals but
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A missile apparently fired by a pilot-less plane hit a house in a village near Mir Ali in North Waziristan late on January 28-night, killing 15 people - 10 suspected militants, two women and three minors, according to The News. Intelligence sources said those killed also included Arab nationals but their identity was not known. A militant source told Daily Times by phone that five men "speaking the language of the holy Quran" were among the dead, suggesting that Arab militants were among the victims. The targeted house was in Khushali Torikhel, 12 kilometers south of Mir Ali town. The owner of the house, Madad Khan, believed to be a Taliban militant, survived the attack while his guests sleeping in the Hujra (male guesthouse) died in the missile strike at 1:15 am, and so did two women and three minors of his family. It was not clear where the missiles were fired from, Daily Times reported. Residents, however, claimed that an unmanned spy plane, of a type often used by US forces in Afghanistan, was involved in the attack. The plane is capable of firing missiles and taking photographs from a considerable altitude. "We recognise the sound and shape of the American drone and two such planes have been hovering in the sky since Monday afternoon, and people have seen them over Mir Ali and Miranshah," said local residents.
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January - 28 
Five civilians, including two women, were killed during military shelling in the Aka Khel area of Darra Adam Khel in NWFP on January 28, according to Frontier Post.
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Five civilians, including two women, were killed during military shelling in the Aka Khel area of Darra Adam Khel in NWFP on January 28, according to Frontier Post.
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January - 28 
Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash in the area south of Adampan in the Mannar district on January 28.
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Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during another clash in the area south of Adampan in the Mannar district on January 28.
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January - 28 
Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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January - 28 
Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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Troops opened fire on a line of LTTE bunkers in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and destroyed four of them, killing four militants on January 28.
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January - 29 
Three Pakistan Army soldiers were killed and four others wounded when militants attacked the troops in the Angamal area near Razmak. The troops returned the fire which led to a heavy shooting, resulting in the killing of three soldiers and injuries to four others. Military officials said several mil
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Three Pakistan Army soldiers were killed and four others wounded when militants attacked the troops in the Angamal area near Razmak. The troops returned the fire which led to a heavy shooting, resulting in the killing of three soldiers and injuries to four others. Military officials said several militants were also killed in the gun-battle and artillery shelling from Razmak military camp later, but they were unaware of the exact losses suffered by the militants. They added that 12 militants were subsequently arrested from Tiarza.
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January - 29 
17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A military spokesperson said the forces did not oper
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17 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on January 29 in a claymore mine attack on a school bus in the Mannar district, reports Colombo Page. The military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) blamed each other for the incident. A military spokesperson said the forces did not operate in the area, adding, "The blame for the attack on the military is a cheap propaganda tactic by the Tigers cornered in the battlefield."
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January - 29 
The last village of Vaiyttankulam in Adampan under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) control fell to the security forces (SFs) following heavy fighting in Mannar on January 29-morning, reports Daily News. The SFs destroyed 10 bunkers and killed 10 militants during the operation. Military s
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The last village of Vaiyttankulam in Adampan under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) control fell to the security forces (SFs) following heavy fighting in Mannar on January 29-morning, reports Daily News. The SFs destroyed 10 bunkers and killed 10 militants during the operation. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, "Vaiyttankulam was located 1-km towards the west of Adampan and the Security Forces destroyed 10 LTTE bunkers while killing 10 Tiger cadres," he said, adding, the fight lasted for two hours and the SFs successfully retaliated the outfit’s resistance forcing them to flee the area.
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January - 29 
The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 30 
Militants retrieved and buried on January 30 the bodies of 12 foreigners who had been killed in a missile attack on a residential compound in the Khushali Toorikhel area of North Waziristan on January 28-night, according to Dawn. Local people said the identity of the militants killed in the attack r
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Militants retrieved and buried on January 30 the bodies of 12 foreigners who had been killed in a missile attack on a residential compound in the Khushali Toorikhel area of North Waziristan on January 28-night, according to Dawn. Local people said the identity of the militants killed in the attack remained unknown but according to unconfirmed reports seven of them were Arabs while the other five were central Asians.
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January - 30 
The bodies of 13 soldiers killed by militants during the military’s ongoing operation in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP have been found, the army said on January 30. Sources told Daily Times that three of the dead were army personnel that the militants had captured, along with ammunition and food truck
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The bodies of 13 soldiers killed by militants during the military’s ongoing operation in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP have been found, the army said on January 30. Sources told Daily Times that three of the dead were army personnel that the militants had captured, along with ammunition and food trucks, near the Kohat Tunnel on January 24. They said militants had abducted the remaining 10 personnel. Three bodies could not be recognised, they added. "They [soldiers] were apparently killed last week but their bodies were found today," a police official told Reuters.
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January - 30 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-la
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-layer concrete slab. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered 43 anti personnel mines, 40 hand grenades, 5333 T-56 ammunition rounds, 10 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), several soap bags and food containers lying in the destroyed bunker.
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January - 30 
Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam area and killed four of them. At Andankulam FDL in t
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Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam area and killed four of them. At Andankulam FDL in the same district, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during two separate attacks.
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January - 30 
The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them
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The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them were injured during the operations in which seven soldiers also sustained injuries. "Around 12.45 am the Security Forces advanced from their FDLs in the Muhamalai area and smashed the LTTE bunkers in their first attack," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, adding, "In the pre-emptive attack the Security Forces overran 35 Tiger bunkers, physically 20 bunkers were destroyed and around 20 LTTE cadres killed." The LTTE withdrew to the second FDLs and the SFs advanced on this too forcing the LTTE to flee the area. The SFs launched another attack on the LTTE’s second FDLs in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil with T-55 tanks and destroyed 10 bunkers while killing 10 militants. "Vehicles of the fleeing Tiger cadres with their injured were also fired at by the Security Forces. LTTE communication intercepts confirmed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed in the skirmishes", Brigadier Nanayakkara said. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered a 60-mm mortar bomb, an RPG and a large stock of ammunition.
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January - 30 
Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified
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Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified the victims as B. Thalikalan (30), K. Baleshwari (28) and B. Pradeepan (17).
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January - 30 
Troops opened fire on a group of LTTE militants in the Kallikulam area and killed at least five cadres and injured several others.
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Troops opened fire on a group of LTTE militants in the Kallikulam area and killed at least five cadres and injured several others.
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January - 31 
Senior al Qaeda commander Abu Laith Al-Libi has been killed in Pakistan, CNN quoted "a knowledgeable Western official and an unnamed military official" as saying, according to Daily Times. The 41-year-old Libyan was active in operational planning and training, and according to the US official, "not
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Senior al Qaeda commander Abu Laith Al-Libi has been killed in Pakistan, CNN quoted "a knowledgeable Western official and an unnamed military official" as saying, according to Daily Times. The 41-year-old Libyan was active in operational planning and training, and according to the US official, "not far below the importance of the top two al Qaeda leaders" – Osama bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri. He was placed on the US military’s most wanted list in 2006, behind Laden, Zawahiri and Taliban leader Mullah Omar. AP news agency said a Website used by militant groups carried a statement in the name of Al-Fajr, al Qaeda’s media wing, saying "he was martyred with a group of his brothers in the land of Muslim Pakistan." The statement was referring to a missile strike at Khushali Torikhel in North Waziristan on January 28. 10 militants, two women and three minors had died in the missile strike. However, a US military official with the Combined Joint Task Force-82, the anti-terror unit responsible for searching Libi in Afghanistan, told CNN he had no information on Al-Libi’s death, but added that CJTF-82 did not collect information from outside of Afghanistan and would be informed of targeted operations only "if the Pakistani military share that with us". AP said Pakistan’s Interior Ministry officials did not confirm Al-Libi’s death and were "still trying to gather details on the missile strike." Pakistani Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier Javed Cheema told AFP that "We have no information of his killing."
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January - 31 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature sinc
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber on a bicycle blew himself at Thinnaveli in the Jaffna district on January 31-morning killing three civilians and injuring 17 others, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Authorities, however, said that the explosion was premature since there was no target in the area.
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January - 31 
Troops clashed with the LTTE militants at Welioya and killed four of them.
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Troops clashed with the LTTE militants at Welioya and killed four of them.
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January - 31 
Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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February - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, four unidentified militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter in their hideout at Drusoo Jagir area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla district on February 1. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideout.
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According to Daily Excelsior, four unidentified militants were killed by security force (SF) personnel during an encounter in their hideout at Drusoo Jagir area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla district on February 1. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideout.
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February - 1 
At least six persons, including five security personnel, were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into a security check post at Kajhori near Miranshah of North Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 1, according
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At least six persons, including five security personnel, were killed and eight others were injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into a security check post at Kajhori near Miranshah of North Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 1, according to Daily Times. "It was a suicide attack on a security check post in which three tribal policemen and two paramilitary soldiers [died]," military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said. Meanwhile, the local administration sources said that 19 people including nine Frontier Corps soldiers died in the attack. They said a number of Khasadars (tribal policemen) and civilians were also killed. Security forces fired artillery shells at several hilltops after the attack, they added.
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February - 1 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a group of the outfit’s militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 1, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a group of the outfit’s militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 1, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 1 
Troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the Janakapura and Kokkuthuduvai areas and killed four militants.
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Troops attacked two LTTE bunkers in the Janakapura and Kokkuthuduvai areas and killed four militants.
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February - 1 
Troops in the Sirukulam and Chettukulam areas of Mannar district during an encounter killed three militants.
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Troops in the Sirukulam and Chettukulam areas of Mannar district during an encounter killed three militants.
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February - 1 
Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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Troops killed 10 LTTE militants and neutralized 10 of their bunkers in an attack at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district on February 1-morning. Two soldiers were killed six others were injured in the incident.
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February - 1 
Troops recovered the dead bodies of four LTTE militants lying in shrubs in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops recovered the dead bodies of four LTTE militants lying in shrubs in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an ambush in the Narayanpur district on February 2, The Hindu reported.
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Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were killed by the cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in an ambush in the Narayanpur district on February 2, The Hindu reported.
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February - 2 
Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, belonging to Pakistan, and two police personnel, including a constable and a Special Police Officer, were killed while soldier was injured as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on Line of Control in the Ghani forests of Mendhar sector in Poonch
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Three top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, belonging to Pakistan, and two police personnel, including a constable and a Special Police Officer, were killed while soldier was injured as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on Line of Control in the Ghani forests of Mendhar sector in Poonch district on February 2, according to Daily Excelsior. The operation was still on till the reports last came in. Three AK rifles, three magazines, 75 rounds, 14 grenades, two wireless sets, one mobile telephone, rucksacks, clothes, eatables and some documents have been recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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February - 2 
At least six persons, including two civilians, were killed in a gun battle in Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) after police raided a suspected militant hideout at 5am (PST) on February 2, sources said, according to Daily Times. Mardan police official said that the gun battle ensued
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At least six persons, including two civilians, were killed in a gun battle in Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) after police raided a suspected militant hideout at 5am (PST) on February 2, sources said, according to Daily Times. Mardan police official said that the gun battle ensued when police raided the house of one Afsar Ali, wanted by police for attacks on music shops, in the Palodehri area. Two policemen and two militants, including Adnan, whose brother Kamran was an aide of Baitullah Mehsud in the district, were killed in the gun battle. Sources said while a woman passing by was killed in the crossfire, a civilian Azam Khan was also killed as militants entered his house. Police seized three Kalashnikovs, eight hand grenades and two suicide vests from the house. Sources also said that the police had raided the area a week ago but the militants, 25 to 40 in number, managed to escape.
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February - 2 
10 LTTE militants were killed during confrontations with the troops in the Parappakandal and Vannakulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also neutralized three bunkers of the outfit.
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10 LTTE militants were killed during confrontations with the troops in the Parappakandal and Vannakulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also neutralized three bunkers of the outfit.
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February - 2 
At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was to play on the Kandy - Anuradhapura r
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At least 20 passengers aboard a bus were killed and 50 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated an explosive device at Dambulla bus stand in the Matale district on February 2 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. The bus was to play on the Kandy - Anuradhapura road. Initial reports quoting Dambulla police said that many Buddhist devotees on a pilgrimage to the sacred Anuradhapura city were among the dead and injured.
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February - 2 
During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyapanchurichchan and Navakkulam areas, troops killed seven LTTE militants. Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. One soldier was also injured during the confrontation.
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During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyapanchurichchan and Navakkulam areas, troops killed seven LTTE militants. Five more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kallikulam area. One soldier was also injured during the confrontation.
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February - 2 
Eight more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Eight more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 2 
Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries when a gun battle erupted between the two sides in the Ethawatunuwewa area following LTTE fire towards the troops. Troops repulsed the attack and killed one militant.
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Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries when a gun battle erupted between the two sides in the Ethawatunuwewa area following LTTE fire towards the troops. Troops repulsed the attack and killed one militant.
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February - 3 
At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber who apparently arrived at the railway station in a
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At least 12 persons were killed and around 100 injured, 10 of them critically, when an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) female suicide militant blew herself inside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on February 3, reports Daily News. The bomber who apparently arrived at the railway station in a train blew herself opposite the station cafeteria on platform number three at 2.10pm. The head of the suicide cadre was lying on the platform along with a cellular phone connected to a handsfree kit. “They (LTTE) would have targeted Security Forces personnel who were returning to their bases after rehearsals at the Galle Face Green,” an unnamed military official said. Earlier, on January 11, an explosion had occurred near the same platform at Fort Railway Station, injuring one person.
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February - 3 
Troops attacked a LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district on February 3 and killed eight militants, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One of the outfit’s bunkers was also destroyed in the incident.
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Troops attacked a LTTE bunker line in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district on February 3 and killed eight militants, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One of the outfit’s bunkers was also destroyed in the incident.
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February - 4 
At least eight people were killed and about 10 others sustained injuries on February 4 (today) when unidentified assailants carried out an explosion targeting a bus carrying security force personnel near the headquarters of Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi in Punjab Province, reports The Hindu. The explo
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At least eight people were killed and about 10 others sustained injuries on February 4 (today) when unidentified assailants carried out an explosion targeting a bus carrying security force personnel near the headquarters of Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi in Punjab Province, reports The Hindu. The explosion occurred at 7.15am (PST) outside the gate of the army's National Logistics Cell in R.A. Bazar, a high security area as it is located very close to the General Headquarters. The blast completely destroyed the bus, several cars and motorcycles, eyewitnesses said. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 4 
At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metres away from the 223 Brigade headquarters on Febru
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At least 13 persons were killed and 17 others inured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a claymore mine targeting a civilian bus, plying from Parakaramapura to Janakapura, at Kobbekaduwa junction in Welioya, 200-metres away from the 223 Brigade headquarters on February 4, reports Daily News. The dead include five soldiers and two women.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle two soldiers and a militant were killed while another soldier sustained injuries.
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On February 4, the LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle two soldiers and a militant were killed while another soldier sustained injuries.
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February - 4 
Three LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle in the Periyapanchurichchan.
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Three LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle in the Periyapanchurichchan.
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February - 5 
Elsewhere, troops on a search operation shot dead four LTTE militants in the Koilmoddai area.
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Elsewhere, troops on a search operation shot dead four LTTE militants in the Koilmoddai area.
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February - 5 
The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed nine militants. At least six more militants were reported injured in the confrontation.
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The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed nine militants. At least six more militants were reported injured in the confrontation.
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February - 5 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area and killed four militants. In the Kokkuthuduvai area, troops during a search and clear operations confronted the LTTE militants and killed four of them. Four more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Ma
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area and killed four militants. In the Kokkuthuduvai area, troops during a search and clear operations confronted the LTTE militants and killed four of them. Four more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Madu area.
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February - 6 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also injured during the clash. Troops with the assistance of T-55 battle tanks completely destroyed 30 bunkers - four in the Nagarkovil area, 10 in the area north of A-9 and 16 in the Kilaly area, according to. One Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one T-56 weapon, five magazines, two pouches and a large number of other LTTE items were recovered by the troops from the incident site.
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February - 6 
At Umayarathuwankulam, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker killing five militants.
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At Umayarathuwankulam, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker killing five militants.
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February - 6 
During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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February - 6 
Six Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one was rescued when the Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] attacked the SLN vessel in the seas off Thalaimannar, an unnamed defence official said on February 6, reports Times of India. "Six Navy sailo
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Six Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one was rescued when the Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] attacked the SLN vessel in the seas off Thalaimannar, an unnamed defence official said on February 6, reports Times of India. "Six Navy sailors have died and one has been rescued in an attack by the Sea Tigers off northern Thalaimannar," he said adding, the LTTE could have fired from a boat that disguised as an Indian trawler.
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February - 6 
The troops stormed the LTTE trench line in the Periyathampane area and killed four militants.
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The troops stormed the LTTE trench line in the Periyathampane area and killed four militants.
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February - 6 
Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kaduthodamalai area of Vavuniya district.
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Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Kaduthodamalai area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 6 
Troops after observing the movement of another group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area opened fire towards them. In the ensuing gun battle four militants and three soldiers were killed while 14 other soldiers sustained injuries.
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Troops after observing the movement of another group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area opened fire towards them. In the ensuing gun battle four militants and three soldiers were killed while 14 other soldiers sustained injuries.
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February - 6 
Two soldiers and a militant were killed when clashes erupted between the two sides at Adampan in the Mannar district.
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Two soldiers and a militant were killed when clashes erupted between the two sides at Adampan in the Mannar district.
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February - 7 
Three persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in a bomb blast that occurred at a bus stand in the Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan on February 7, reports Daily Times. Two people died instantly and one, Ghanwar Bugti, died in the hospital. Police sources said Bugti was believed to h
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Three persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in a bomb blast that occurred at a bus stand in the Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan on February 7, reports Daily Times. Two people died instantly and one, Ghanwar Bugti, died in the hospital. Police sources said Bugti was believed to have been planting the bomb when it went off. Meanwhile, the Baloch Republican Army claimed responsibility for the blast in a telephone call to local journalists.
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February - 7 
Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two security force personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured during an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand's Giridih district, reports Bihar Times. The encounter followed an amb
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On February 8, two security force personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and four others injured during an encounter with cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jharkhand's Giridih district, reports Bihar Times. The encounter followed an ambush by the Maoists on a police patrol in the Madhuban forest area and it reportedly continued for over 12 hours. Police sources claimed that over a dozen Maoists were killed, but their colleagues managed to take away the bodies. Maoists also triggered seven landmine blasts during the encounter.
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February - 8 
Three militants, suspected to be part of a group of seven infiltrators which had sneaked into the Indian side from Mendhar sector last week, were gunned down by Army and police in an encounter at Kasbrari in the Poonch district on February 8-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. Three AK rifles,
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Three militants, suspected to be part of a group of seven infiltrators which had sneaked into the Indian side from Mendhar sector last week, were gunned down by Army and police in an encounter at Kasbrari in the Poonch district on February 8-afternoon, according to Daily Excelsior. Three AK rifles, 10 magazines, 10 rounds, one Thoraya satellite telephone, two wireless sets and some documents were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. Three others had been killed earlier.
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February - 8 
At Periyapanndivirichchan, the troops attacked a LTTE bunker and killed four militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also wounded in the incident.
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At Periyapanndivirichchan, the troops attacked a LTTE bunker and killed four militants while injuring six others. Two soldiers were also wounded in the incident.
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February - 8 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Sinnapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Sinnapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 8 
The Army captured a one-square kilometre area to the south of Adampan Tank in the Mannar district after confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. 12 militants and two soldiers were killed during the clashes. Five more soldiers su
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The Army captured a one-square kilometre area to the south of Adampan Tank in the Mannar district after confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on February 8, reports Sri Lanka Army. 12 militants and two soldiers were killed during the clashes. Five more soldiers sustained injuries in the operation.
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February - 8 
Troops confronted another group of the LTTE in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least 10 militants.
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Troops confronted another group of the LTTE in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least 10 militants.
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February - 8 
Two LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle between the two sides in the Janakapura area. 10 militants and a soldier were also injured during the gun battle.
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Two LTTE militants and a soldier were killed during a gun battle between the two sides in the Janakapura area. 10 militants and a soldier were also injured during the gun battle.
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February - 9 
25 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide attack on an election rally in Pakistan at Nakai near Charsadda town in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 9, reports The Hindu. Senior Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak, who was addressing the gathering, escaped unhu
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25 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide attack on an election rally in Pakistan at Nakai near Charsadda town in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 9, reports The Hindu. Senior Awami National Party leader Afrasiab Khattak, who was addressing the gathering, escaped unhurt. The Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz Khan said, “I have been told that most probably it was a suicide attack.” No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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February - 9 
15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed during a gun battle between the twos sides at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 9, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Seven soldiers were also injured.
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15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and three soldiers were killed during a gun battle between the twos sides at Periyapantrichurichchan in the Vavuniya district on February 9, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Seven soldiers were also injured.
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February - 9 
During another confrontation between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed three militants.
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During another confrontation between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed three militants.
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February - 9 
The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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The troops launched an attack towards a group of LTTE militants constructing a bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed five militants.
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February - 10 
Troops opened fire towards a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Sivarayankulam area of Vavuniya and killed three militants on February 10.
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Troops opened fire towards a tractor carrying LTTE militants in the Sivarayankulam area of Vavuniya and killed three militants on February 10.
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February - 11 
Four persons, including an Assam Police Battalion soldier, were killed and two more injured when Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a convoy of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) officials 20-km from Umrangsu in the North Cachar Hills district on February 11, Telegraph report
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Four persons, including an Assam Police Battalion soldier, were killed and two more injured when Black Widow (BW) militants ambushed a convoy of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) officials 20-km from Umrangsu in the North Cachar Hills district on February 11, Telegraph reports. Police said three vehicles from NEEPCO’s Umrangsu-based colony were on their way to the power house escorting five employees for their evening shift when the ambush occurred. One Assam Police Battalion trooper has been reported missing after the incident.
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February - 11 
Three Islamist militants with suspected links to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were killed and three others were arrested in an encounter with security forces at Binajuli village under Agia police outpost in the Goalpara district on February 11, PTI reports. Telegraph added that th
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Three Islamist militants with suspected links to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were killed and three others were arrested in an encounter with security forces at Binajuli village under Agia police outpost in the Goalpara district on February 11, PTI reports. Telegraph added that the three slain militants were identified as Sonowar Ali, Abu Sadique and Zahanoor Ali. The militants arrested were identified as Alauddin Sheikh, Sabuddin Sheikh and Habib Basumatary. All of them hailed from different villages in the Goalpara district and were providing logistic support to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). The security forces also recovered a 9 mm pistol, a magazine with five rounds of ammunition, two hand-grenades, a local pistol and several documents from them.
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February - 11 
At least 10 people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a teenaged suicide bomber blew himself up amidst a gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) and tribal Lashkar (force) at Mirali in North Waziristan on February 11, The News reported. President of the North Waziristan chapter of
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At least 10 people were killed and 13 others sustained injuries when a teenaged suicide bomber blew himself up amidst a gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) and tribal Lashkar (force) at Mirali in North Waziristan on February 11, The News reported. President of the North Waziristan chapter of the ANP, Haji Anwar Shah, was among the dead. Witnesses told The News from Mirali, the second biggest town after the regional headquarters Miramshah, that a suicide bomber blew himself up when the party workers reached Eedak village where armed men of the tribal Lashkar were manning a checkpoint set up on the main Bannu-Miramshah road to search vehicles carrying goods to Afghanistan. The attacker was reported to be travelling with the ANP activists from Tappi to Mirali where they had gone as part of their election campaign. The tribal Lashkar was recently raised by the Dawar tribes-people to evict foreign militants from their area, which according to them, provoked military operations by the Pakistani security forces and caused them multiple hardships.
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February - 11 
At Kokkuthuduvai, during a clash with the LTTE cadres the troops killed four militants while destroying one of their bunkers.
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At Kokkuthuduvai, during a clash with the LTTE cadres the troops killed four militants while destroying one of their bunkers.
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February - 11 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 10 soldiers were killed during a gun-battle between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 11, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops destroyed 12 LTTE bunkers and also injured an unspecified number of
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and 10 soldiers were killed during a gun-battle between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district on February 11, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops destroyed 12 LTTE bunkers and also injured an unspecified number of militants. 25 soldiers were reportedly injured in the incident.
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February - 11 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Mullikulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed three LTTE militants. One soldier was wounded in the incident.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Mullikulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed three LTTE militants. One soldier was wounded in the incident.
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February - 11 
Elsewhere at Udayanathankulam, troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker, killing at least eight militants.
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Elsewhere at Udayanathankulam, troops attacked and neutralised a LTTE bunker, killing at least eight militants.
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February - 11 
Separately, the troops killed eight more LTTE militants and destroyed two of their bunkers during another encounter at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Janakapura area.
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Separately, the troops killed eight more LTTE militants and destroyed two of their bunkers during another encounter at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Janakapura area.
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February - 11 
The troops during a raid on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district killed four militants.
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The troops during a raid on an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district killed four militants.
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February - 11 
The troops killed five LTTE militants during an encounter at Periyapandirichchan in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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The troops killed five LTTE militants during an encounter at Periyapandirichchan in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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February - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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February - 12 
At least three suspected militants, believed to be cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), were killed in a gun-battle with cadres of another militant group near Sinam Kom village in the Saikul subdivision of Senapati district on February 12, according to I
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At least three suspected militants, believed to be cadres of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), were killed in a gun-battle with cadres of another militant group near Sinam Kom village in the Saikul subdivision of Senapati district on February 12, according to Imphal Free Press. The attackers also took away three AK-type rifles from the deceased.
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February - 12 
At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops clashed with some infiltrating LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring six others.
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At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops clashed with some infiltrating LTTE militants killing at least three of them while injuring six others.
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February - 12 
During another encounter between the two sides at Villattikulam on February 12, the troops killed at least seven LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides at Villattikulam on February 12, the troops killed at least seven LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants.
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February - 12 
Four more LTTE militants were killed when the troops opened fire towards them in the Andankulam area.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed when the troops opened fire towards them in the Andankulam area.
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February - 12 
Six soldiers were killed and 10 others injured when LTTE militants fired artillery shells at the densely populated Thalladi town damaging the St. Sebastian Church in Mannar on February 12, according to Colombo Page. Troops retaliated with heavy gun fire towards identified LTTE artillery positions in
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Six soldiers were killed and 10 others injured when LTTE militants fired artillery shells at the densely populated Thalladi town damaging the St. Sebastian Church in Mannar on February 12, according to Colombo Page. Troops retaliated with heavy gun fire towards identified LTTE artillery positions in the non-liberated areas north of Mannar, security sources said.
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February - 13 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s militants in the Parikariperiyakulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district on February 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. A soldier
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s militants in the Parikariperiyakulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas of Vavuniya district on February 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. A soldier was injured during the confrontation.
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February - 13 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Thaddankulam area of Mannar district. Three more LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed when the troops stormed the LTTE bunker line in the Sirukulam area.
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in the Thaddankulam area of Mannar district. Three more LTTE militants were killed and three of their bunkers destroyed when the troops stormed the LTTE bunker line in the Sirukulam area.
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February - 13 
The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district and killed at least seven militants on February 13, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district and killed at least seven militants on February 13, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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February - 13 
The troops killed three LTTE militants and injured nine others in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. In a separate incident, the troops shot dead two more LTTE militants in the same area. In the same area, two more LTTE militants were killed in an encounter by the troops.
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The troops killed three LTTE militants and injured nine others in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. In a separate incident, the troops shot dead two more LTTE militants in the same area. In the same area, two more LTTE militants were killed in an encounter by the troops.
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February - 14 
Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Vikash, an accused in the killing of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament Sunil Mahto, were killed in an encounter with security forces at Phuljore in the East Singhbhum district on February 14, reports Times of India.
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Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including Vikash, an accused in the killing of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Member of Parliament Sunil Mahto, were killed in an encounter with security forces at Phuljore in the East Singhbhum district on February 14, reports Times of India. Deputy Inspector General of Police Manoj Mishra stated that two women cadres were among the slain Maoists. The encounter followed an exchange of fire between the Maoists and the Nagarik Suraksha Samiti (NSS), a vigilance organisation formed by villagers with support of the district police, in which two Maoists were killed. When a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force and local police personnel rushed to the area to assist the NSS, an encounter took place with the Maoists in which five extremists were killed. Eight weapons and some live cartridges were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 14 
A roadside bomb struck a security forces (SFs) vehicle in Mamoond in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA on February 14, killing three SF personnel, including Major Farhan, and injuring two others, Daily Times reported. The SF personnel were going from the Katkot Fort to Khar when their vehicle was target
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A roadside bomb struck a security forces (SFs) vehicle in Mamoond in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA on February 14, killing three SF personnel, including Major Farhan, and injuring two others, Daily Times reported. The SF personnel were going from the Katkot Fort to Khar when their vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb on Tarkho bridge. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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February - 15 
13 police personnel and a civilian were killed and four policemen were wounded when around 500 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police Training School (PTS), the district armoury and district police station in co-ordinated attacks near Daspalla in
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13 police personnel and a civilian were killed and four policemen were wounded when around 500 heavily armed cadres of the Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Police Training School (PTS), the district armoury and district police station in co-ordinated attacks near Daspalla in the Nayagarh district at around 10:45pm (IST) on February 15, reported Times of India. They also took away a cache of arms and ammunition in a bus they had hijacked in the district, about 100-km from State capital Bhubaneswar. Police sources claimed that three Maoists were also killed in the incident. However, their bodies have not been recovered and it is suspected that the Maoists before fleeing took away the bodies of their slain comrades. Before launching the attack, the Maoists, speaking in Hindi and Telugu, and suspected to be from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, announced that they would not harm the public as their target was the police. The police suspect it to be the handy work of Sabyasachi Panda, the CPI-Maoist Andhra-Orissa ‘secretary’. Meanwhile, a red alert has been sounded in the State and the police have started combing operations in the neighbouring districts of Phulbani, Gajapati, Rayagada and Malkangiri in Orissa. The attack was the first of its kind in coastal Orissa, according to The Hindu. The district armoury and PTS were virtually emptied by the Maoists, the police said. Though Nayagarh district had been unaffected by the Maoist insurgency, the extremists are active in the neighbouring Gajapati and parts of Kandhamal district. Nayagarh is also reportedly the home town of Maoist leader Sabysachi Panda.
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February - 16 
Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in a joint operation by the Army and police in the Sibsagar district on February 16, The Hindu reported. The militants fired at the security forces which retaliated.
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Four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed in a joint operation by the Army and police in the Sibsagar district on February 16, The Hindu reported. The militants fired at the security forces which retaliated.
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February - 16 
A suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his explosives-laden car into the election office of an independent candidate in Parachinar city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), killing at least 38 persons, including six children, and injuring 109 others, reports Daily Times. The Interior Ministry
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A suicide bomber on February 16 rammed his explosives-laden car into the election office of an independent candidate in Parachinar city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), killing at least 38 persons, including six children, and injuring 109 others, reports Daily Times. The Interior Ministry has confirmed the death of 27 people.” It was a suicide attack, there were people outside the candidate’s house and they were waiting for food when this man attacked,” Caretaker Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz told AFP. “It is a very unfortunate incident. Maximum security measures are in place for February 17 and 18 and the campaign is going to end tonight,” he added. According to eyewitness, the bomber hit the election office of independent candidate for NA-37 Kurram Agency, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah, where a large number of people had gathered. “A man with long hair drove a car into the crowd and blew himself up. There were bodies and blood everywhere,” witness Laiq Hussain told AFP. The blast came on the final day of campaigning for National Assembly (NA) polls scheduled to be held on February 18, and was the bloodiest in a series of attacks since Benazir Bhutto’s murder in December.
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February - 16 
At least three people were killed and 18 others injured when a powerful bomb blast rocked the Media Centre in the Mingora area of Swat district. Sources said that following the blast, gunfire erupted in the region and security forces cordoned off all the entry points to the area.
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At least three people were killed and 18 others injured when a powerful bomb blast rocked the Media Centre in the Mingora area of Swat district. Sources said that following the blast, gunfire erupted in the region and security forces cordoned off all the entry points to the area.
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February - 17 
At least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women cadres, were killed during the ongoing combing operation by security forces (SFs) in the border area of Nayagarh-Ganjam-Kandhamal districts on February 17, reports The Hindu. SFs, however, lost three of thei
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At least 20 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women cadres, were killed during the ongoing combing operation by security forces (SFs) in the border area of Nayagarh-Ganjam-Kandhamal districts on February 17, reports The Hindu. SFs, however, lost three of their personnel in the combing operation launched on a massive scale in different sensitive pockets in Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada districts. The combing operations were started on February 16 after hundreds of Maoists raided the police establishments in Nayagarh district, killing 15 persons, including 13 policemen, and decamping with huge quantities of arms and ammunition on February 15-night. "We have information about killing of 20 Maoists and three jawans of Special Operation Group (SOG) during the combing operation," Home Secretary T. K. Mishra said. Without disclosing the exact location where the Maoists were killed by security forces, he said "reports are received from different places including the Gansar Hills". Mishra said sophisticated equipment like night (vision) binoculars, global positioning system (GPS) and other gadgets were being used to monitor movement of the extremists inside the dense forests. Two choppers were being used for movement of personnel in order to coordinate the operation, Mishra added.
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February - 18 
13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in two separate encounters in the Bijapur district on February 18, according to Times of India. In the first encounter, the Special Task Force (STF) shot dead 10 Maoists in
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13 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed in two separate encounters in the Bijapur district on February 18, according to Times of India. In the first encounter, the Special Task Force (STF) shot dead 10 Maoists inside Adesmetta forest under Gangalur police station in the district after they were attacked by the Maoists with landmines and automatic gunfire.
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February - 18 
Three CRPF head constables and an equal number of constables were killed in an encounter with the Maoists in Tadkel hill of Mirtur police station area, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), Rajinder Kumar Vij, said. Three Maoists were also killed during the encounter, which began when a group
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Three CRPF head constables and an equal number of constables were killed in an encounter with the Maoists in Tadkel hill of Mirtur police station area, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range), Rajinder Kumar Vij, said. Three Maoists were also killed during the encounter, which began when a group of 60 CRPF personnel on a search mission were attacked by the Maoists with landmine blasts and machinegun fire in the area. "There were about 300 ultras," Vij said. Maoists escaped with the guns of the slain CRPF soldiers, he added.
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