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Recovery of Arms:2006
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January - 5 
In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. In the subsequent search operation, troops recover
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In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. In the subsequent search operation, troops recovered two unexploded grenades and claymore mine wire code.
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January - 8 
On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a filled magazine from his possession.
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On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a filled magazine from his possession.
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January - 10 
Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and Police road clearing patrol on the Anuradhapura-Ma
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Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and Police road clearing patrol on the Anuradhapura-Mannar road recovered two claymore mines, weighing nearly 30 kilograms, along with a 90-metre wire set to detonate them. One grenade was also recovered from the area, he added. Further, Military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, informed that two RPG bombs and two claymore mines, weighing eight kilograms and seven kilograms, were recovered at the 118th mile post on the Punani-Valachchenai road. Troops also recovered a radio set and a wire set to detonate the claymore mines.
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February - 4 
According to Sri Lankan Army reports, the troops recovered an illegal cache of arms and ammunition during different search operations in the Jaffna and Batticaloa districts on February 4. Six claymore mines, six detonators and a length of safety wire were recovered from the Walikamam area of Jaffna,
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According to Sri Lankan Army reports, the troops recovered an illegal cache of arms and ammunition during different search operations in the Jaffna and Batticaloa districts on February 4. Six claymore mines, six detonators and a length of safety wire were recovered from the Walikamam area of Jaffna, while three hand grenades, two T-56 magazines with 57 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered from the Kondavil area of the same district. Separately, a hand grenade was recovered from the Puttur area in Batticaloa district.
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February - 16 
Security force personnel recovered an unexploded hand grenade on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Main Supply Route in the Batticaloa district.
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Security force personnel recovered an unexploded hand grenade on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Main Supply Route in the Batticaloa district.
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February - 19 
Police recovered a rocket-propelled gun (RPG) and a RPG bomb from the Kathathankudy area of Batticaloa district. Similarly, from the Hunupitiya area of Gampaha district, Police recovered a hand grenade, over 100 cartridges and some other explosives from a garbage pile.
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Police recovered a rocket-propelled gun (RPG) and a RPG bomb from the Kathathankudy area of Batticaloa district. Similarly, from the Hunupitiya area of Gampaha district, Police recovered a hand grenade, over 100 cartridges and some other explosives from a garbage pile.
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March - 1 
Further, troops recovered a grenade and an unserviceable 60-mm mortar respectively from Kudapokuna area in Trincomalee district and Vakaneri area in Batticaloa district on March 1.
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Further, troops recovered a grenade and an unserviceable 60-mm mortar respectively from Kudapokuna area in Trincomalee district and Vakaneri area in Batticaloa district on March 1.
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March - 19 
On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and we
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On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and were provided two T-56 weapons, two magazines containing 58 rounds of live ammunition, one pistol, one hand grenade and two camouflage uniforms by the LTTE, which wanted them to rob vehicles from the area and smuggle it into uncleared areas (areas not under Government control).
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March - 24 
Troops also recovered two hand grenades and an anti- personal mine from the Anuradhapura area of Batticaloa district on March 24.
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Troops also recovered two hand grenades and an anti- personal mine from the Anuradhapura area of Batticaloa district on March 24.
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April - 17 
Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymore mine from the incident site.
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Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 18 
A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 19 
Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vav
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Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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April - 30 May - 1
On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and othe
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and other accessories generally used for explosions along with a camouflage uniform from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. Another claymore mine was recovered from the Meesalai area of Jaffna district on May 1.
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May - 1 
Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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May - 4 
Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on pique
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Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on piquet duties at Mathavaithiyakulam in the Vavuniya district recovered one K-100 type hand grenade on May 3.
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May - 13 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 28 
SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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May - 29 
Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of
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Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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June - 5 
On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion targeting troops in the Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed two LTTE cadres and also recovered one 9-mm Browning pistol and a remote control device of a c
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On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion targeting troops in the Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed two LTTE cadres and also recovered one 9-mm Browning pistol and a remote control device of a claymore mine from the incident site.
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June - 15 
Troops recovered a T-56 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from the Kalkuda area in Batticoloa district.
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Troops recovered a T-56 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from the Kalkuda area in Batticoloa district.
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June - 17 
On June 17, troops killed one LTTE cadre who lobbed a hand grenade targeting them in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district and also recovered one hand grenade and a bicycle from the incident site.
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On June 17, troops killed one LTTE cadre who lobbed a hand grenade targeting them in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district and also recovered one hand grenade and a bicycle from the incident site.
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June - 21 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Milambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Milambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 11 
The advancing troops recovered two dismantled and damaged 120-mm heavy mortar guns left behind by the fleeing outfit’s cadres from the southwest of Narakamulla. The other recoveries included a large stock of torched LTTE vehicles - -two double cabs, five tractors fully loaded with dry rations, one b
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The advancing troops recovered two dismantled and damaged 120-mm heavy mortar guns left behind by the fleeing outfit’s cadres from the southwest of Narakamulla. The other recoveries included a large stock of torched LTTE vehicles - -two double cabs, five tractors fully loaded with dry rations, one bulldozer, five motorbikes and one canter lorry.
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July - 30 
Troops recovered one claymore mine laid in the Manmunai area of Batticaloa district on July 30.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine laid in the Manmunai area of Batticaloa district on July 30.
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August - 13 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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August - 24 
Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checki
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Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checking which resulted in exchange of fire during which five cadres of the outfit and one STF personnel were killed. One T-56 weapon, one pistol, three hand grenades and one mobile phone were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 24 
One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along
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One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along with a 20 m long flexible wire during the subsequent search operation.
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September - 9 
Separately, on September 9, two LTTE cadres, Sutha and Viji. P. Thayamohan, were killed by SFs in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Two pistols, 2 hand grenades and two cyanide capsules were recovered from the slain cadres.
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Separately, on September 9, two LTTE cadres, Sutha and Viji. P. Thayamohan, were killed by SFs in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Two pistols, 2 hand grenades and two cyanide capsules were recovered from the slain cadres.
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September - 13 
On September 13, one LTTE cadre swallowed cyanide capsule and committed suicide when troops tried to overpower him as he attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. The hand grenade, the partly eaten cyanide capsule and fifteen rounds of 7.62 ammunit
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On September 13, one LTTE cadre swallowed cyanide capsule and committed suicide when troops tried to overpower him as he attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. The hand grenade, the partly eaten cyanide capsule and fifteen rounds of 7.62 ammunition were recovered from the dead cadre.
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September - 16 
On September 16, one LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pouch, one hand grenade, four magazines and 115 T-56 ammunition from the incident site.
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On September 16, one LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pouch, one hand grenade, four magazines and 115 T-56 ammunition from the incident site.
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October - 4 
Troops in the Mallakkam area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine during route clearing operation. Further, five hand grenades were recovered by Police from the Jayanthipura and Irudiyapuram areas of Batticaloa district.
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Troops in the Mallakkam area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine during route clearing operation. Further, five hand grenades were recovered by Police from the Jayanthipura and Irudiyapuram areas of Batticaloa district.
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October - 5 
Similarly, a motorbike laden with improvised explosive device was recovered by troops from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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Similarly, a motorbike laden with improvised explosive device was recovered by troops from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 11 
Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre left behind by fleeing outfit cadres after they failed to attack a sentry point in the Sittandy area along with two pouches, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, 120 rounds of small arms ammunition and a broken cyanide capsule on October 11.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre left behind by fleeing outfit cadres after they failed to attack a sentry point in the Sittandy area along with two pouches, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, 120 rounds of small arms ammunition and a broken cyanide capsule on October 11.
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October - 23 
Separately, on October 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards security forces (SFs) checkpoint near Eastern University in the Batticaloa district. However, the hand grenade did not explode.
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Separately, on October 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards security forces (SFs) checkpoint near Eastern University in the Batticaloa district. However, the hand grenade did not explode.
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November - 1 
SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rounds in from the Valachchenai area.
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SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rounds in from the Valachchenai area.
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November - 1 
Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with T-56 rounds one communication
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Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with T-56 rounds one communication set from the incident site.
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November - 5 
LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunition during subsequent search operations in the area.
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LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunition during subsequent search operations in the area.
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November - 15 
On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with sixty round of ammunit
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On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with sixty round of ammunition and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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November - 19 November - 20
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have so far entered Government held areas seeking assi
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have so far entered Government held areas seeking assistance after November 1, the report added.
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December - 24 
At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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December - 27 
LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade failed to explode and in the retaliatory fire, STF pers
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LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade failed to explode and in the retaliatory fire, STF personnel killed one LTTE cadre. One claymore mine, a detonating switch and 50-meters of wire were recovered from the incident site.
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