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January - 7 
Five civilians were injured in claymore mine attack in the Central Camp area of Ampara district.
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Five civilians were injured in claymore mine attack in the Central Camp area of Ampara district.
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January - 8 
On January 8, LTTE cadres using 81-mm mortars and machine guns fired upon troops and Police providing security to the Government’s administrative wing, Assistant Government Agent’s office at Vavunathivu, injuring two soldiers, reports SLA.
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On January 8, LTTE cadres using 81-mm mortars and machine guns fired upon troops and Police providing security to the Government’s administrative wing, Assistant Government Agent’s office at Vavunathivu, injuring two soldiers, reports SLA.
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January - 9 
Sri Lankan Army shells allegedly hit a hospital complex in the Trincomalee district, killing three civilians and wounding 11 others, reports Reuters quoting LTTE sources. The outfit spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, “These people were sheltering in the hospital because they thought they would be
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Sri Lankan Army shells allegedly hit a hospital complex in the Trincomalee district, killing three civilians and wounding 11 others, reports Reuters quoting LTTE sources. The outfit spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, “These people were sheltering in the hospital because they thought they would be safe under international law. The shells have hit the complex — one was a cluster bomb and killed three people.” The Military denied hitting the hospital. “We have not fired at the hospital premises in Vakarai today,” said Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, adding, “We only have multibarrel rockets and artillery. We don’t have any cluster bombs.”
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January - 17 
on January 17, the LTTE fired 120-mm and 81-mm mortar towards the Army point at Vavunathivu Divisional Secretariat in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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on January 17, the LTTE fired 120-mm and 81-mm mortar towards the Army point at Vavunathivu Divisional Secretariat in the Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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January - 18 
On January 18, four civilians were injured in a mortar fire in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district, according to BBC Sinhala.
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On January 18, four civilians were injured in a mortar fire in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa district, according to BBC Sinhala.
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January - 19 
On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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On January 19, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting Police jeep in the Kancikudichchi Aru area of Ampara district, killing one Police personnel and injuring three others, including a home guard.
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January - 20 
At least four soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were killed and three others injured at Eechalanpattu in mortar fire by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Trincomalee district on January 20, reports The Hindu.
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At least four soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) were killed and three others injured at Eechalanpattu in mortar fire by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Trincomalee district on January 20, reports The Hindu.
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January - 29 
Three civilians were injured when a LTTE mortar fire landed on their homes in the general area (area under Government control) of Batticaloa district.
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Three civilians were injured when a LTTE mortar fire landed on their homes in the general area (area under Government control) of Batticaloa district.
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January - 31 
Eleven security personnel and a civilian were killed and 13 others were injured when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district, according to Daily News.
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Eleven security personnel and a civilian were killed and 13 others were injured when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine at Vandaramoolai in the Batticaloa district, according to Daily News.
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February - 1 
One soldier, identified as Private K.G.L. Palitha Kumara, who was engaged in de-mining work at Kadiraveli in the Batticaloa district received severe injuries due to explosion of an improvised explosive device. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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One soldier, identified as Private K.G.L. Palitha Kumara, who was engaged in de-mining work at Kadiraveli in the Batticaloa district received severe injuries due to explosion of an improvised explosive device. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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February - 1 
Similarly, another soldier was injured in an explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the same area.
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Similarly, another soldier was injured in an explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the same area.
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February - 14 
Suspected LTTE cadres exploded a claymore mine targeting a passenger bus at Aranthalawa in the Ampara district and injured 12 in the bus, on February 14, according to defence ministry sources.
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Suspected LTTE cadres exploded a claymore mine targeting a passenger bus at Aranthalawa in the Ampara district and injured 12 in the bus, on February 14, according to defence ministry sources.
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February - 16 
One security force personnel was killed when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on a foot patrol at Miravodai in the Batticaloa district.
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One security force personnel was killed when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on a foot patrol at Miravodai in the Batticaloa district.
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February - 18 
Another civilian, identified as Mohammad Cassim, was allegedly killed in Police firing following a grenade attack by unknown armed men at Chenkalady Police Post, according to Tamil Net.
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Another civilian, identified as Mohammad Cassim, was allegedly killed in Police firing following a grenade attack by unknown armed men at Chenkalady Police Post, according to Tamil Net.
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February - 21 
Two civilians and a Police officer were killed and 16 others, including ten civilians, four Police and two Army personnel, sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres detonated a claymore mine fixed to a motorcycle on the wayside of Ottamavadi town in the Batticaloa di
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Two civilians and a Police officer were killed and 16 others, including ten civilians, four Police and two Army personnel, sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres detonated a claymore mine fixed to a motorcycle on the wayside of Ottamavadi town in the Batticaloa district targeting a Police cab on February 21, reports Daily News.
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February - 27 
LTTE cadres launched a mortar attack targeting an air movement carrying Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe along with few foreign diplomats on February 27 (today) morning, reports Daily News. Defence sources said that the mortars were launched as the two helicopter
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LTTE cadres launched a mortar attack targeting an air movement carrying Minister of Disaster Management and Human Rights Mahinda Samarasinghe along with few foreign diplomats on February 27 (today) morning, reports Daily News. Defence sources said that the mortars were launched as the two helicopters landed at the Webber stadium in the Batticaloa town. Sources further said that Minister suffered no injuries in the attack. However, few people including a foreign diplomat were injured.
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March - 1 
Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantha
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Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantharumoolai west area in Eravur police division in Batticaloa district from Mavadivembu SLA camp on March 1.
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March - 2 
Two Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed when unidentified persons threw a grenade on a SLA patrol unit at Namalwatte in the Morawewa division in the Trincomalee district on March 2, Tamil Net reports.
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Two Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed when unidentified persons threw a grenade on a SLA patrol unit at Namalwatte in the Morawewa division in the Trincomalee district on March 2, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 4 
At least four civilians received injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine and destroyed Tamil Makkal Vidthalai Puligal (TMVP) political office of LTTE (Karuna faction) in Batticaloa on March 4-night. The claymore explosion completely destroyed the office injuring one of the party supporte
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At least four civilians received injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine and destroyed Tamil Makkal Vidthalai Puligal (TMVP) political office of LTTE (Karuna faction) in Batticaloa on March 4-night. The claymore explosion completely destroyed the office injuring one of the party supporters inside the office, according to defence sources.
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March - 4 
One Special Task Force (STF) personnel was killed in Pottuvil town of Ampara district on March 4 when the LTTE cadres opened fire on a road patrol. In another incident, at least three security personnel were injured in a LTTE mortar attack at the Army's forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavun
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One Special Task Force (STF) personnel was killed in Pottuvil town of Ampara district on March 4 when the LTTE cadres opened fire on a road patrol. In another incident, at least three security personnel were injured in a LTTE mortar attack at the Army's forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district, army sources report.
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March - 6 
On the same day, LTTE cadres fired mortars towards Special Task Forces post area at Maha Oya in the Ampara district, according to SLA reports.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres fired mortars towards Special Task Forces post area at Maha Oya in the Ampara district, according to SLA reports.
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March - 11 
LTTE opened mortar fire towards Badhirekka and Tampitiya villages, killing one civilian, identified as N. A. Rathumahathaya, and inuring his wife and two children.
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LTTE opened mortar fire towards Badhirekka and Tampitiya villages, killing one civilian, identified as N. A. Rathumahathaya, and inuring his wife and two children.
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March - 11 
On March 11, Special Task Force (STF) personnel on foot patrol along Kalmunai - Batticaloa road in the Pandiruppu area of Ampara district were caught in an LTTE claymore explosion. Two STF personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in the explosion.
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On March 11, Special Task Force (STF) personnel on foot patrol along Kalmunai - Batticaloa road in the Pandiruppu area of Ampara district were caught in an LTTE claymore explosion. Two STF personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in the explosion.
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March - 19 
LTTE blasted two high-tension transformer posts near Santhiveli along Valachchena main road. The destruction of these two electric transformers plunged the whole area into chaos putting laying of pipe-born water supplies, other electricity-run projects and all other commercial activities. However, n
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LTTE blasted two high-tension transformer posts near Santhiveli along Valachchena main road. The destruction of these two electric transformers plunged the whole area into chaos putting laying of pipe-born water supplies, other electricity-run projects and all other commercial activities. However, no casualties were reported in both these incidents
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March - 19 
On March 19, STF troops on routine foot patrol along Kalavanchikudy – Batticaloa road came under an LTTE claymore attack while they were passing Seddi Palama in the Kurukkulamadam area of Batticaloa district.
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On March 19, STF troops on routine foot patrol along Kalavanchikudy – Batticaloa road came under an LTTE claymore attack while they were passing Seddi Palama in the Kurukkulamadam area of Batticaloa district.
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March - 21 
More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadr
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More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadres continued to fire artillery and mortars at the Kumburumalai, Siththandi, Black Bridge, Mavedivembu and Chenkaladi Army camps, while at the same time a group of 300 outfit cadres attempted to infiltrate the camps in small groups. The indiscriminate shelling injured many civilians and severely damaged their houses. SFs retaliated with mortar and small arms fire, which killed more than 30 outfit cadres and injured many others. During the mortar attack four soldiers were killed and 14 were injured. In the search operation following the attack, six T-56 assault rifles, a LMG, a RPG, a Bangalore Torpedo and a large stock of ammunition were recovered by the troops. "Eight LTTE bodies were recovered in the search operation and according to LTTE communication intercepts over 30 cadres were seriously injured and were being taken to Thoppigala area," the official said. Following the attack Sri Lanka Air Force struck identified outfit’s targets in south of Vavunathivu area where the SFs believe the Tigers moved in after their failed attack. Meanwhile, LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan confirmed that the outfit had launched a "pre-emptive strike on military build-ups", adding, the aim was to prevent the military entering villages, disrupting harvests and scaring locals away, according to Associated Press. He admitted eight cadres of the outfit died in the fighting.
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March - 22 
The LTTE blasted a high tension tower in the Redeethenna area of Batticaloa district cutting electricity services to thousands of people in the Welikanda and Valachchenai areas, reports Colombo Page. Another transformer in the Kaluwankerni area further north of Welikanda also came under LTTE small a
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The LTTE blasted a high tension tower in the Redeethenna area of Batticaloa district cutting electricity services to thousands of people in the Welikanda and Valachchenai areas, reports Colombo Page. Another transformer in the Kaluwankerni area further north of Welikanda also came under LTTE small arms attack, the Military said. The attack denied electricity to residents of Valachchenai and Kumbumulla areas.
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March - 27 
On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade in the Ariyampathi area of Batticaloa district, injuring four civilians and two Police constables, according to SLA.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade in the Ariyampathi area of Batticaloa district, injuring four civilians and two Police constables, according to SLA.
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March - 27 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out a suicide attack targeting the Army main base at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district against on March 27 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. Three members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Carthic, Chandru and Vicky, a
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out a suicide attack targeting the Army main base at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district against on March 27 (today), reports Sri Lanka Army. Three members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Carthic, Chandru and Vicky, a 12-year-old boy Navarathnam two security force (SF) personnel were killed in the explosion. Five civilians, two Army soldiers and two Policemen were injured. According to reports, soldiers on sentry duty at a road barrier in front of the Chenkalady Army camp spotted the unusual movement of a tractor around the camp premises alerted the main road barrier as the tractor laden with explosives was fast heading towards the main entrance of the camp. The tractor with two suicide bombers crashed into the barrier but the troops immediately opened fire on the tractor. Subsequently LTTE cadres blew themselves up causing a huge explosion that covered a considerable extent of the area that housed a political office of the EPDP nearby.
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March - 29 
At least ten civilians were killed and seven others were injured in two separate mortar attacks by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Sittandi, Sandiliveli and Morakottanchchena villages in the Batticaloa district on March 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least ten civilians were killed and seven others were injured in two separate mortar attacks by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Sittandi, Sandiliveli and Morakottanchchena villages in the Batticaloa district on March 29, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 31 
At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A
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At least one soldier of the Special Task Force (STF) was killed and two personnel were injured in clashes between the Sri Lanka military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the north and east even as the air force targeted yet another LTTE base on March 31, according to The Hindu. A statement by the military said one STF personnel was killed and another injured when the vehicle in which traveled was targeted by a claymore mine by the LTTE on March 31-evening in the Batticaloa district.
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March - 31 
LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a Special Task Force route clearing patrol in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on March 31, injuring an officer.
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LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a Special Task Force route clearing patrol in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on March 31, injuring an officer.
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April - 2 
At least 15 civilians, including three children, and a soldier were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered bomb blast inside a bus on April 2, according to Colombo Page. 25 persons, including two soldiers, were injured in the blast that occurred at Konduwatuawana in the northw
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At least 15 civilians, including three children, and a soldier were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered bomb blast inside a bus on April 2, according to Colombo Page. 25 persons, including two soldiers, were injured in the blast that occurred at Konduwatuawana in the northwest of Ampara district, on a civilian transportation bus bound for Bibile in the Badulla district from Ampara. According to military officials, the bomb is believed to have been placed inside the bus at Ampara, on a baggage rack.
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April - 20 
LTTE cadres exploded a claymore mine at Kaatankudi in the Batticaloa district on April 20-morning. One civilian is reported to have died and three persons were wounded in the blast.
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LTTE cadres exploded a claymore mine at Kaatankudi in the Batticaloa district on April 20-morning. One civilian is reported to have died and three persons were wounded in the blast.
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April - 25 
On April 25, two Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed and four others were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion from a hideout close to Damana in the Bakimitiyawa area of Ampara district targeting a combined foot patrol of the STF.
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On April 25, two Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed and four others were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion from a hideout close to Damana in the Bakimitiyawa area of Ampara district targeting a combined foot patrol of the STF.
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May - 6 
On May 6, LTTE cadres carried out an explosion targeting a tractor carrying Special Task Forces (STF) personnel in the Kokadycholai area of Batticaloa district, killing three STF personnel and injuring four others.
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On May 6, LTTE cadres carried out an explosion targeting a tractor carrying Special Task Forces (STF) personnel in the Kokadycholai area of Batticaloa district, killing three STF personnel and injuring four others.
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May - 10 
A group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centre at Saratha School in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 10, injuring eight IDPs, including two children, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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A group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centre at Saratha School in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 10, injuring eight IDPs, including two children, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 12 
On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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May - 27 
Police killed another LTTE cadre after he hurled a hand grenade at them in the Ampara district.
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Police killed another LTTE cadre after he hurled a hand grenade at them in the Ampara district.
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May - 27 
The LTTE triggered a bomb blast targeting a truck, killing three civilians at Thirukkovil in the eastern province on May 27, according to Lanka Business Online. The vehicle had earlier reportedly been used by the security forces.
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The LTTE triggered a bomb blast targeting a truck, killing three civilians at Thirukkovil in the eastern province on May 27, according to Lanka Business Online. The vehicle had earlier reportedly been used by the security forces.
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June - 5 
On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 6 
LTTE cadres triggered an explosion targeting a Colombo-bound train at Vakaneri junction in the Batticaloa district on June 6 (today) at about 7.30 am. A pressure mine laid on the track exploded while the train was passing the Vakaneri junction injuring three passengers and also damaging the railway
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LTTE cadres triggered an explosion targeting a Colombo-bound train at Vakaneri junction in the Batticaloa district on June 6 (today) at about 7.30 am. A pressure mine laid on the track exploded while the train was passing the Vakaneri junction injuring three passengers and also damaging the railway track.
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June - 19 
In a separate incident, troops engaged in the battle at Thoppigala in Batticaloa district captured more than 42 square kilometers of area between Akkaraththaviai and Kattuvelikulam, killing more than 30 LTTE cadres. Five security force (SF) personnel were injured due to anti-personnel mines and mort
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In a separate incident, troops engaged in the battle at Thoppigala in Batticaloa district captured more than 42 square kilometers of area between Akkaraththaviai and Kattuvelikulam, killing more than 30 LTTE cadres. Five security force (SF) personnel were injured due to anti-personnel mines and mortar attacks by the LTTE. Reports added that a huge ammunition dump of the outfit in the Narakamulla area caught fire due to army artillery and mortar fire. Meanwhile, Commanding Officer Lt. Colonel Jayampathi Thilakaratna told Daily News that troops captured six LTTE bunkers in the battle and added, "Troops will be able to recover the bodies of more than 30 Tiger cadres killed during the battle by Wednesday morning."
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June - 22 
A suspected LTTE boat exploded off the Nilaweli coast in the Trincomalee district, killing at least three of the outfit’s cadres, the Media Centre for National Security said. The boat exploded as Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vessels upon observing a suspicious boat among the fishing boats fired warning shot
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A suspected LTTE boat exploded off the Nilaweli coast in the Trincomalee district, killing at least three of the outfit’s cadres, the Media Centre for National Security said. The boat exploded as Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) vessels upon observing a suspicious boat among the fishing boats fired warning shots. Subsequently, the dead body of a female LTTE cadre was recovered from the sea. As reported earlier, on June 21, the government had eased restrictions imposed on fishing in the east and gave fishermen the green light.
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June - 25 
On the same day, LTTE blew up a bridge that connected Karadiyanaru with Thoppigala road in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Meanwhile, advancing troops in the Thoppigala area found polythene sacks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees emblem which contained dry rations fo
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On the same day, LTTE blew up a bridge that connected Karadiyanaru with Thoppigala road in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Meanwhile, advancing troops in the Thoppigala area found polythene sacks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees emblem which contained dry rations for the Internally Displaced Persons, but was used by the LTTE to cover up their bunkers. An unnamed military official said that security forces during the weekend came across a number of LTTE’s destroyed bunkers, public buildings, vehicles and many other items. Troops also collected a large stock of arms, ammunition and various explosives abandoned by the withdrawing LTTE cadres.
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June - 27 
A day earlier, one soldier was killed and another injured when they accidentally stepped on an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) planted by the LTTE cadres in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, one soldier was killed and another injured when they accidentally stepped on an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) planted by the LTTE cadres in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 6 
Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 18 
Eight Tamil women, residents of Ambuvelipuram in Trincomalee, engaged in a Sramadana campaign to clean their areas were injured as a claymore mine exploded when they were clearing wayside garbage, military sources said. Security Forces (SF) believe that the claymore mine which accidentally exploded
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Eight Tamil women, residents of Ambuvelipuram in Trincomalee, engaged in a Sramadana campaign to clean their areas were injured as a claymore mine exploded when they were clearing wayside garbage, military sources said. Security Forces (SF) believe that the claymore mine which accidentally exploded was brought to the area by the LTTE targeting the SFs passing the area.
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August - 28 
Three police personnel were wounded in a LTTE-triggered landmine explosion at Manipuram in the Karadiyannaru area of Batticaloa district on August 28-afternoon, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Three police personnel were wounded in a LTTE-triggered landmine explosion at Manipuram in the Karadiyannaru area of Batticaloa district on August 28-afternoon, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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August - 29 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards two police constables posted at a guard point near Alles Garden in the Trincomalee district on August 29. Four labourers of the road development authority and one of the police constables were injured in the explosion. Later, one of the labourers, identified
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards two police constables posted at a guard point near Alles Garden in the Trincomalee district on August 29. Four labourers of the road development authority and one of the police constables were injured in the explosion. Later, one of the labourers, identified as Madhusanka, succumbed to his injuries.
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September - 7 
Three civilians were killed in the Wantharamulai area of Batticaloa district on September 7 when their tractor accidentally hit a LTTE planted pressure mine.
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Three civilians were killed in the Wantharamulai area of Batticaloa district on September 7 when their tractor accidentally hit a LTTE planted pressure mine.
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September - 8 
On September 8, an abandoned LTTE vehicle laden with explosives exploded while troops were conducting a close observation on it in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district. One soldier was killed and six others injured in the incident.
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On September 8, an abandoned LTTE vehicle laden with explosives exploded while troops were conducting a close observation on it in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district. One soldier was killed and six others injured in the incident.
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September - 12 
On September 12, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast inside a police bunker near Mihindupura School at Mihidupura in the Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On September 12, a police personnel was injured in a LTTE-triggered Improvised Explosive Device blast inside a police bunker near Mihindupura School at Mihidupura in the Trincomalee district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 21 
Three civilians were injured when the double cab they were traveling in hit a LTTE planted roadside claymore mine, targeting special task force personnel, in the Chavalakade area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured, identified as S. Sahajahn, died later.
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Three civilians were injured when the double cab they were traveling in hit a LTTE planted roadside claymore mine, targeting special task force personnel, in the Chavalakade area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured, identified as S. Sahajahn, died later.
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September - 22 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus, plying between Trincomalee and Erakkandy, at Salli Sambalthivu area, killing the driver on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two passengers were also injured in the explosion.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus, plying between Trincomalee and Erakkandy, at Salli Sambalthivu area, killing the driver on September 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two passengers were also injured in the explosion.
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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 - 8 
On October 8, one Special Task Force (STF) member was killed and two other SF personnel, including one STF member and a home guard, were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kangikudichchiaru area of Ampara district.
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On October 8, one Special Task Force (STF) member was killed and two other SF personnel, including one STF member and a home guard, were injured in a LTTE-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kangikudichchiaru area of Ampara district.
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October - 22 
On October 22, one civilian, identified as Rathnasami Premasiri, was killed when his cart accidentally hit a LTTE pressure mine at a jungle patch in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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On October 22, one civilian, identified as Rathnasami Premasiri, was killed when his cart accidentally hit a LTTE pressure mine at a jungle patch in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 26 
The LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus moving in the Kunjankulam area. However, the troops escaped unhurt as the explosion missed its intended target. Troops later recovered one hand grenade, a motor cycle battery and a length of detonator wire from the incident site.
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The LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus moving in the Kunjankulam area. However, the troops escaped unhurt as the explosion missed its intended target. Troops later recovered one hand grenade, a motor cycle battery and a length of detonator wire from the incident site.
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November - 4 
Eight civilians were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the vehicle they were traveling in at Navalady in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured persons died of his injuries later.
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Eight civilians were injured when a LTTE cadre lobbed a hand grenade at the vehicle they were traveling in at Navalady in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district. One of the injured persons died of his injuries later.
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November - 9 
Two home guards were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-detonated claymore mine blast in Kambiliwewa area of Trincomalee district on November 9, according to army sources.
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Two home guards were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-detonated claymore mine blast in Kambiliwewa area of Trincomalee district on November 9, according to army sources.
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November - 24 
Two police personnel were killed when their motorbike hit a Claymore mine in the northern town of Kalawanchikudi, the military said.
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Two police personnel were killed when their motorbike hit a Claymore mine in the northern town of Kalawanchikudi, the military said.
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December - 16 
On December 16, suspected LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district and injured two civilians.
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On December 16, suspected LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district and injured two civilians.
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December - 18 
Suspected LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger train carrying around 300 civilians at Kantale in the Trincomalee district on December 18-night. The explosion hit the engine compartment of the Colombo bound night mail train from Trincomalee. However, no casualties wer
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Suspected LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger train carrying around 300 civilians at Kantale in the Trincomalee district on December 18-night. The explosion hit the engine compartment of the Colombo bound night mail train from Trincomalee. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 27 
LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Special Task Forces (STF) team in the Kalavanchchikudy area of Batticaloa district. One STF officer was killed while another sustained injuries in the explosion.
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LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Special Task Forces (STF) team in the Kalavanchchikudy area of Batticaloa district. One STF officer was killed while another sustained injuries in the explosion.
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