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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2007
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January - 19 
At least ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others were injured in confrontations with the Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on January 19 in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts, reports Daily News. A spokesman of the Media Centre for Nation
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At least ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others were injured in confrontations with the Security Forces (SFs) in two separate incidents on January 19 in the Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts, reports Daily News. A spokesman of the Media Centre for National Security said that troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired with small arms at the Army checkpoint near the fisheries boatyard in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district early yesterday, adding, "The fight lasted for three hours and the troops repulsed the attack successfully." He further said that the outfit’s communications intercepted by SFs have confirmed around nine LTTE deaths and injury of twelve other cadres.
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January - 19 
The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of the dead bodies of the outfit cadres were transferr
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The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of the dead bodies of the outfit cadres were transferred by their fellow cadres, the report added.
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February - 4 
An Army foot patrol was attacked near Trincomalee. The Army personnel retaliated and killed a LTTE cadre.
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An Army foot patrol was attacked near Trincomalee. The Army personnel retaliated and killed a LTTE cadre.
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February - 12 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), on February 12, successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on a naval patrol and killed over eight LTTE cadres in the South coast off Poduwakkattu at Trincomalee, Daily News reports. The SLN also completely destroyed one LTTE boat and damaged another in the attack. Navy Spokesman
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), on February 12, successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on a naval patrol and killed over eight LTTE cadres in the South coast off Poduwakkattu at Trincomalee, Daily News reports. The SLN also completely destroyed one LTTE boat and damaged another in the attack. Navy Spokesman Commander D.P.K. Dassanayake said that the Navy recovered a 12.7 mm machine gun, 7.62mm Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), a T-56 assault riffle, four life jackets and a communication set in the damaged boat. "The boats were equipped with machine guns and 85 horsepower out board motors," he added.
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March - 12 
On the same day, troops retaliated a LTTE fire in the Pankulam area of Trincomalee district and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons and five magazines with ninety rounds of ammunition from the area.
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On the same day, troops retaliated a LTTE fire in the Pankulam area of Trincomalee district and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons and five magazines with ninety rounds of ammunition from the area.
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March - 16 
Troops retaliated when their foot patrol in the Mawadivembu are of Trincomalee district were fired upon by LTTE cadres on March 16 and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon and one magazine with twenty-seven ammunition from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated when their foot patrol in the Mawadivembu are of Trincomalee district were fired upon by LTTE cadres on March 16 and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon and one magazine with twenty-seven ammunition from the incident site.
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March - 19 
A day earlier, troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Sempimalai area of Trincomalee district. One soldier, identified as Private C.T. Chandrasekara, was killed and another sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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A day earlier, troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Sempimalai area of Trincomalee district. One soldier, identified as Private C.T. Chandrasekara, was killed and another sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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March - 29 
On March 29, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one multi purpose machine gun, one rocket propeller grenade launcher and a bulk of dry ration.
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On March 29, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one multi purpose machine gun, one rocket propeller grenade launcher and a bulk of dry ration.
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April - 18 
At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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May - 6 
On May 6, naval personnel retaliated as one sailor was injured in a LTTE attack in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district.
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On May 6, naval personnel retaliated as one sailor was injured in a LTTE attack in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district.
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May - 7 
On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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May - 18 
On May 18, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fired on a route clearing patrol near Kadawana in the Trincomalee district.
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On May 18, one soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fired on a route clearing patrol near Kadawana in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 23 
An army foot patrol confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Neelapanichchankulam area of Trincomalee district. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident later died.
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An army foot patrol confronted a group of armed LTTE cadres in the Neelapanichchankulam area of Trincomalee district. One soldier who sustained injuries in the incident later died.
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June - 18 
On June 18, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards troops in the Ralkuli area of Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops retaliated and killed one cadre of the outfit and later recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and a stock of dry rations from the
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On June 18, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards troops in the Ralkuli area of Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops retaliated and killed one cadre of the outfit and later recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and a stock of dry rations from the incident site.
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July - 7 
On July 7, naval troops on foot patrol confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district and killed three outfit’s cadres. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, eight magazines with ammunition, three hand grenades, one improvised explosive device (IED), one remote c
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On July 7, naval troops on foot patrol confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district and killed three outfit’s cadres. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, eight magazines with ammunition, three hand grenades, one improvised explosive device (IED), one remote controller, eight detonators, nine IED switches, one kg of C-4 chargers, two radio sets, one hand set, one compass, ten feet long detonator code, foodstuffs, medical equipment including stethoscopes, one cyanide capsule, one pouch, two torches, three traveling bags, one battery pack, several batteries, one LTTE Identity Card and one LTTE Tag from the incident site.
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July - 7 
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) using Dvora fast attack craft foiled an attempt by Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) to carry out an attack on the SLN personnel in the seas off Kallarawa in the Trincomalee district on July 7. According to sources, a flotilla of about 15-20 Sea Tiger boats approac
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Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) using Dvora fast attack craft foiled an attempt by Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) to carry out an attack on the SLN personnel in the seas off Kallarawa in the Trincomalee district on July 7. According to sources, a flotilla of about 15-20 Sea Tiger boats approaching from Nayaru area was observed and confronted by the sailors forcing the LTTE boats to flee towards north. Simultaneously, SLN personnel repulsed a ground attack launched by the LTTE cadres from a nearby location. One civilian sustained injuries due to indiscriminate fire directed by the withdrawing LTTE cadres. It is believed that the LTTE suffered major casualties in retaliation by the Navy.
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July - 25 
A day earlier, naval troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Kadakarachchenai area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualty was reported.
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A day earlier, naval troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Kadakarachchenai area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualty was reported.
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August - 1 
Separately, troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Palampattar area of Trincomalee district and killed at least one of them, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. While one soldier sustained injuries in the incident, troops recovered one multi purpose machi
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Separately, troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Palampattar area of Trincomalee district and killed at least one of them, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. While one soldier sustained injuries in the incident, troops recovered one multi purpose machine gun and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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August - 12 
SFs in the Kumburupiddi area confronted a group of LTTE cadres killing one of them on the spot. One T-56 weapon, four filled magazines, two hand grenades and one hand grenade saber set were recovered from the incident site.
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SFs in the Kumburupiddi area confronted a group of LTTE cadres killing one of them on the spot. One T-56 weapon, four filled magazines, two hand grenades and one hand grenade saber set were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 24 
On August 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) using small arms attacked troops on a foot patrol in the Chundankadu area of Trincomalee district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops retaliated and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one T-56 w
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On August 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) using small arms attacked troops on a foot patrol in the Chundankadu area of Trincomalee district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops retaliated and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one T-56 weapon with magazine, two claymore mines, 23 anti personnel mines, one CDMA phone with two antennas and two cord wire, two MPMG link belts with 400 rounds of MPMG ammunition, four maps and one pack with medicine.
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September - 27 
18 Sea–Tigers [cadres of the Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a self-styled ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Nishanthan, were killed and three of their boats destroyed on September 27-night during a sea battle off Pulmodai, north of Kuchchaveli and Trincomalee, reports Sri Lan
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18 Sea–Tigers [cadres of the Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a self-styled ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ Nishanthan, were killed and three of their boats destroyed on September 27-night during a sea battle off Pulmodai, north of Kuchchaveli and Trincomalee, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). A flotilla of about 20 Sea-Tiger boats fitted with out board motors for high speed after mingling with fishermen tried to close up the naval patrol craft at sea with the intension of attacking naval vessels, sources said. The naval troops and the sea battle that lasted a few hours sunk three Sea-Tiger boats and forced other boats to retreat. One sailor was reported to have died in the clash.
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October - 3 
One Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boat was completely destroyed during a three-hour sea battle between SFs and cluster of Sea-Tiger boats, believed to have been laden with explosives and LTTE cadres aboard, on October 3-morning in the seas off Kokkuthudai in the Pulmodai area of Trincomalee distr
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One Sea-Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boat was completely destroyed during a three-hour sea battle between SFs and cluster of Sea-Tiger boats, believed to have been laden with explosives and LTTE cadres aboard, on October 3-morning in the seas off Kokkuthudai in the Pulmodai area of Trincomalee district. The boats were heading for Trincomalee setting off from the south off Mullaitivu.
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October - 5 
A day earlier, troops on clearing operation in the Pulliyankulam area of Trincomalee district were fired upon by a group of LTTE cadres, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed in the incident. Troops retaliated and reportedly inflicted an unspecified number of casualties on the outfit.
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A day earlier, troops on clearing operation in the Pulliyankulam area of Trincomalee district were fired upon by a group of LTTE cadres, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed in the incident. Troops retaliated and reportedly inflicted an unspecified number of casualties on the outfit.
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October - 17 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres in the Palampoddaru area of Trincomalee district and inflicted a large number of casualties on the outfit. Troops later recovered the dead body of one cadre along with six T-56 weapons, one pistol, one 40-mm grenade launcher and two LTTE packs. Search o
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres in the Palampoddaru area of Trincomalee district and inflicted a large number of casualties on the outfit. Troops later recovered the dead body of one cadre along with six T-56 weapons, one pistol, one 40-mm grenade launcher and two LTTE packs. Search operation was still on till the reports last came in.
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November - 12 
The deputy of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence unit in Trincomalee and two other terrorists were killed by the security forces during a confrontation in the area south of Welgamvehera, northwest of Trincomalee town on November 12-night. A group of terrorists fired small arms towa
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The deputy of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) intelligence unit in Trincomalee and two other terrorists were killed by the security forces during a confrontation in the area south of Welgamvehera, northwest of Trincomalee town on November 12-night. A group of terrorists fired small arms towards the troops on duty. However, the security forces retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres including the Trincomalee LTTE’s intelligent deputy, Kumudan. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, nine magazines, two hundred fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pistol, one magazine with nine ammunition, one radio set, one cyanide capsule and two dog tags from the incident site.
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