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Incidents of Combing/Search Operation:2008
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January - 5 
Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of
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Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of M-16 live ammunition. Separately, a T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from an abandoned house at Raza Road in Walikamam of Jaffna.
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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 engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three drums, one 60-mm mortar, one 80-mm mortar bipod, t
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Troops engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three drums, one 60-mm mortar, one 80-mm mortar bipod, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripods, 450 anti personnel mines, 11 TNT slabs of 15-kgs each, 30 claymore mines of two-kgs each, two five litre cans of C-4 explosives and 500 electric detonators.
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January - 16 
Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, three 40 mm grenade laun
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Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, three 40 mm grenade launchers, one .22 rifle, one shot gun, 600 anti-personnel mines and 600 anti-personnel mine fuses.
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March - 14 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of LTTE militants moving in the Rottekulam area on the Siyabalanduwa - Pothuvil road of Ampara district and fired on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the STF personnel recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along wit
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of LTTE militants moving in the Rottekulam area on the Siyabalanduwa - Pothuvil road of Ampara district and fired on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the STF personnel recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one night vision, two radio sets, one pistol and some ration packets.
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March - 20 
The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three more militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with a hand grenade. Two more militants were killed in an encounter by the troops in the s
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The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three more militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with a hand grenade. Two more militants were killed in an encounter by the troops in the same area. At Kokkutoduvai, the troops attacked another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them while injuring two others.
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March - 30 
The troops during search and clear operations in the Narakamulla, Palchenai and Omadiyamadu areas of Batticaloa district recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Gun (LMG) drums, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine of 3-kg, 200 APMs, 250 electric detonators, eight 8
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The troops during search and clear operations in the Narakamulla, Palchenai and Omadiyamadu areas of Batticaloa district recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Gun (LMG) drums, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine of 3-kg, 200 APMs, 250 electric detonators, eight 81-mm mortar primer cartridge, 850 ammunitions of 12.7-mm weapon. Also three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 magazines, 1150 7.62 mm x 39 mm ammunition, 10 APMs with fuse, two 10-kg claymore mines, two 8-kg claymore mines, 10 detonators and a few other items were recovered by the troops from the Narakamulla area on March 30.
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April - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation kille
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation killed the two militants involved in the explosion. During subsequent search operations, the STF personnel recovered one hand grenade, one pistol and one motor bicycle.
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May - 24 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a cordon and search operation recovered two T -56 assault riffles, three T -56 magazines, 80 T- 56 live ammunition and one hand grenade from the Sathurukanda area of Batticaloa district on May 24, reports Sri Lanka Army
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a cordon and search operation recovered two T -56 assault riffles, three T -56 magazines, 80 T- 56 live ammunition and one hand grenade from the Sathurukanda area of Batticaloa district on May 24, reports Sri Lanka Army
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June - 8 
The troops recovered one Rocket Propeller Gun round, one hand grenade, three magazines, 450 rounds of ammunition and one Light Machine Gun link belt with 60 rounds of ammunition from the Arsanagar area of Trincomalee district. Similarly, troops recovered one binocular, two antennas, one T-81 weapon
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The troops recovered one Rocket Propeller Gun round, one hand grenade, three magazines, 450 rounds of ammunition and one Light Machine Gun link belt with 60 rounds of ammunition from the Arsanagar area of Trincomalee district. Similarly, troops recovered one binocular, two antennas, one T-81 weapon and two hand grenades from the Kattidankulam area. During another search operation in the Kandalkadu area, the SFs found one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch and 109 rounds of ammunition.
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June - 10 
On June 10, three ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE were gunned down during a Police and Army combined cordon and search operation at Pallikudiruppu in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, Sri Lanka Army reports. Reports said that a group of three militants had opened fire and lobbed a hand g
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On June 10, three ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE were gunned down during a Police and Army combined cordon and search operation at Pallikudiruppu in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, Sri Lanka Army reports. Reports said that a group of three militants had opened fire and lobbed a hand grenade at the security force (SF) personnel engaged in the search operation. The SF personnel had retaliated killing two militants on the spot while the other who had managed to escape was chased and shot dead later.
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June - 15 
The troops on search and clear operations in the Pangasgodalla Watta north area of Trincomalee district recovered a Multi Purpose Machine Gun.
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The troops on search and clear operations in the Pangasgodalla Watta north area of Trincomalee district recovered a Multi Purpose Machine Gun.
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June - 17 
During another search operation in the Periyamadduwana area of Batticaloa district the troops recovered six hand grenades.
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During another search operation in the Periyamadduwana area of Batticaloa district the troops recovered six hand grenades.
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June - 19 
The security forces (SFs) killed LTTE’s intelligence wing leader for Trincomalee, Soundrarajan alias Thangan, during a clearing operation at Manachchena in the east of Neelapola. The SFs also recovered one 9-mm pistol and two magazines from his possession. He had been entrusted the clandestine oper
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The security forces (SFs) killed LTTE’s intelligence wing leader for Trincomalee, Soundrarajan alias Thangan, during a clearing operation at Manachchena in the east of Neelapola. The SFs also recovered one 9-mm pistol and two magazines from his possession. He had been entrusted the clandestine operation since January, this year after his predecessor, Ari Chelvam was killed by the Army.
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June - 21 
Army troops conducting search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district recovered 15 anti personnel mines. Similarly, troops recovered one browser with the capacity of 3000 litre while it ad been abandoned at the Tractor junction.
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Army troops conducting search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district recovered 15 anti personnel mines. Similarly, troops recovered one browser with the capacity of 3000 litre while it ad been abandoned at the Tractor junction.
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June - 22 
32 anti personnel mines were recovered by the SFs during a search operation in the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district. Also, a sachet of explosives containing 800-gm of C4 placed near a column of the railway bridge at Nawayalathenna on the Kandy– Matale railway line was recovered and later def
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32 anti personnel mines were recovered by the SFs during a search operation in the Dangeliyadda area of Batticaloa district. Also, a sachet of explosives containing 800-gm of C4 placed near a column of the railway bridge at Nawayalathenna on the Kandy– Matale railway line was recovered and later defused by the security forces.
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June - 22 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel repulsed an LTTE attack towards a group of STF personnel on a search operation in the same area and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule.
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel repulsed an LTTE attack towards a group of STF personnel on a search operation in the same area and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule.
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June - 28 
Police recovered one sniper gun, two radio sets, five rounds of 303 ammunition, three hundred rounds of (300) T-56 ammunition, two hand grenades, two T-56 magazines and one 303 magazine during a search operation at from Kadakarachchena area in Muttur on June 28.
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Police recovered one sniper gun, two radio sets, five rounds of 303 ammunition, three hundred rounds of (300) T-56 ammunition, two hand grenades, two T-56 magazines and one 303 magazine during a search operation at from Kadakarachchena area in Muttur on June 28.
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June - 28 
Troops recovered one 12 bore shotgun during another search operation in the general area of Kinniya on the same day.
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Troops recovered one 12 bore shotgun during another search operation in the general area of Kinniya on the same day.
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July - 3 
Troops on search operations in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district one RPG bomb, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two LMG drums, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 40 MPMG ammunitions, one 40-mm grenade bomb, two T-56 magazines and three hand grenades. Similarly, troops recovered 10-kgs claymore mine,
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Troops on search operations in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district one RPG bomb, two 60-mm mortar bombs, two LMG drums, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 40 MPMG ammunitions, one 40-mm grenade bomb, two T-56 magazines and three hand grenades. Similarly, troops recovered 10-kgs claymore mine, one hand grenade, one grenade launcher, one anti personnel mine, 40 T-56 ammunition rounds, one anti personnel mine, two T-56 magazines, two hand grenades, one pouch and one pack from the Punani, Muttur, Pallikudiruppu areas of Batticaloa and Trincomalee district.
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July - 6 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda and Eravur areas of Batticaloa district recovered 52 APMs and one hand grenade.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Dangeliyadda and Eravur areas of Batticaloa district recovered 52 APMs and one hand grenade.
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July - 7 
One LTTE combat trouser, one LTTE pack and parts of one hand-held radio set were recovered during search operations conducted by the troops in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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One LTTE combat trouser, one LTTE pack and parts of one hand-held radio set were recovered during search operations conducted by the troops in the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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August - 1 August - 2
The LTTE militants fired at a team of Special Task Force (STF) personnel on a search operation in the Nevigal Aru area of Ampara district on August 1. The STF personnel retaliated and later on August 2 recovered the dead body of a militant along with war-like items from the area. Two STF personnel s
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The LTTE militants fired at a team of Special Task Force (STF) personnel on a search operation in the Nevigal Aru area of Ampara district on August 1. The STF personnel retaliated and later on August 2 recovered the dead body of a militant along with war-like items from the area. Two STF personnel sustained injuries in the incident.
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September - 21 
During another search operation at Palampatar area in the Muttur town area of Trincomalee district recovered five 60-mm mortar rounds, five 60-mm mortar chargers and 10 hand grenades.
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During another search operation at Palampatar area in the Muttur town area of Trincomalee district recovered five 60-mm mortar rounds, five 60-mm mortar chargers and 10 hand grenades.
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September - 23 
The Special Task Force personnel killed an LTTE militant and later recovered T-56 weapon, four magazines, three hand grenades, one Icom radio set, one pack, one binocular, ammunition rounds, ration packets and other webbing equipment from his possession in the Narakamulla sector 2 area of Batticaloa
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The Special Task Force personnel killed an LTTE militant and later recovered T-56 weapon, four magazines, three hand grenades, one Icom radio set, one pack, one binocular, ammunition rounds, ration packets and other webbing equipment from his possession in the Narakamulla sector 2 area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, Police conducted a search in the Vakarai, Verugal and Sinnaganga areas and recovered five outboard motors of 15 HP hidden in a jungle.
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October - 9 
During a search operation at Neelaparikkeurodai in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district, the troops recovered one suicide jacket, two claymore mines, three APMs and three fuses.
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During a search operation at Neelaparikkeurodai in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district, the troops recovered one suicide jacket, two claymore mines, three APMs and three fuses.
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October - 16 
Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dead bodies were discovered in a special search opera
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Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dead bodies were discovered in a special search operation conducted on information given by the people in the area.
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October - 24 
Troops during a search and clear operation in the Bakmitiyawa area of Batticaloa district recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb.
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Troops during a search and clear operation in the Bakmitiyawa area of Batticaloa district recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb.
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November - 6 
The SFs recovered one camouflage T-shirt with a cap, one poncho cape, one Army cap badge and one civil kit from inside a house in the Kumburumulla area of Trincomalee district. During another search operation conducted by the troops in the Kovilkudirippu, the SFs recovered 27 anti-personnel mines, 2
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The SFs recovered one camouflage T-shirt with a cap, one poncho cape, one Army cap badge and one civil kit from inside a house in the Kumburumulla area of Trincomalee district. During another search operation conducted by the troops in the Kovilkudirippu, the SFs recovered 27 anti-personnel mines, 26 fuses, one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb and one 60-mm mortar bomb.
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November - 9 
Naval troops conducting a special a search operation in the Kumburupiddy area of Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines, 31 round of ammunition, two anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, five hand grenades, two hand held communication sets, one communication set cover, 8
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Naval troops conducting a special a search operation in the Kumburupiddy area of Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines, 31 round of ammunition, two anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, five hand grenades, two hand held communication sets, one communication set cover, 8 meter antenna cable, 12 meter antenna wire, one phone charger, 29 pen torch batteries and three cyanide capsules.
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November - 13 
The Buddhist monk, Ven. Sivuralamulle Dhammasiri Thero, reportedly abducted from the historical Kudumbigala Temple in the Ampara district on November 12-night was found on November 13-morning. Police sources said the monk was found in the jungle of Okanda in Panama area by the Special Task Force tro
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The Buddhist monk, Ven. Sivuralamulle Dhammasiri Thero, reportedly abducted from the historical Kudumbigala Temple in the Ampara district on November 12-night was found on November 13-morning. Police sources said the monk was found in the jungle of Okanda in Panama area by the Special Task Force troops in a search operation.
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November - 16 
The security forces on search and clear operations in Naval Headwork area of the Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 magazine, 30 ammunitions, one AMP, one I-com communication set, one CDMA phone and one poncho Cape.
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The security forces on search and clear operations in Naval Headwork area of the Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 magazine, 30 ammunitions, one AMP, one I-com communication set, one CDMA phone and one poncho Cape.
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November - 28 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants moving along the Shanthimale-Unnachchi road in the Batticaloa district and opened fire towards them on November 28, reported Sri Lanka Army. While the militants managed to escape the troops
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants moving along the Shanthimale-Unnachchi road in the Batticaloa district and opened fire towards them on November 28, reported Sri Lanka Army. While the militants managed to escape the troops during subsequent search operation recovered one claymore mine weighing about 5-kilograms, one hand grenade, four anti-personnel mines (APMs), one wire role, one large pack, one belt order, one communication set and one exploder.
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November - 28 
Troops in Trincomalee recovered three hand grenades during a search conducted in the Pokurani area. Similarly, one claymore mine, weighing about seven kilograms, and a remote controller was recovered by the troops from the Palacholi area.
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Troops in Trincomalee recovered three hand grenades during a search conducted in the Pokurani area. Similarly, one claymore mine, weighing about seven kilograms, and a remote controller was recovered by the troops from the Palacholi area.
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November - 29 
The security forces (SFs) on search and clear operations in the Thoppigala area recovered two I-com sets, two claymore mines, 14 detonators, one improvise explosive device, seven APMs and 1.5-kilograms of C-4 explosives.
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The security forces (SFs) on search and clear operations in the Thoppigala area recovered two I-com sets, two claymore mines, 14 detonators, one improvise explosive device, seven APMs and 1.5-kilograms of C-4 explosives.
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November - 29 
The SFs cordoned several areas in Batticaloa and conducted a combined search operation throughout the day time on November 29. Following intelligence information about presence of a few LTTE infiltrators, these combined cordon and search operations were conducted in Batticaloa, Eravur, Valaichchenai
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The SFs cordoned several areas in Batticaloa and conducted a combined search operation throughout the day time on November 29. Following intelligence information about presence of a few LTTE infiltrators, these combined cordon and search operations were conducted in Batticaloa, Eravur, Valaichchenai, Karadiyankadu, Vakarai, Aithiyamalai, Vavuvathivu, Kokkadicholai, Kaththankudy and Kalawanchikudi. Police questioned 11963 persons out of which 123 were detained for further inquiries. Three more suspects believed to have connections to the LTTE were also arrested during the search. The SFs conducted this special cordon and search operation in the wake of a series of murders and criminal acts including the most recent killing of the medical officer. At least 15 civilians have been killed in the last few days, adds Colombo Page.
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants during an encounter in the Kanchkudichchiaru jungles of Ampara District on December 14, reports Daily News. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants, two T-56 weapons,
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants during an encounter in the Kanchkudichchiaru jungles of Ampara District on December 14, reports Daily News. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants, two T-56 weapons, three magazines, two grenade launchers, two 60-mm mortar launchers, twenty-four 60-mm mortar shells, five detonator boxes, 381 anti-personnel mines, one detonator code, 14 boxes of ammunition, two RPG shells and one pouch.
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December - 24 
Security Forces launched a massive cordon and search operation in the Batticaloa district on December 24 to trace explosives, hidden weapons and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants who had reportedly sought refuge in the District. Police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police, R
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Security Forces launched a massive cordon and search operation in the Batticaloa district on December 24 to trace explosives, hidden weapons and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants who had reportedly sought refuge in the District. Police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranjith Gunesekera, told Daily News that 860 houses and 124 vehicles were searched and 2,905 persons were questioned during the operation that lasted twelve hours. Six persons were arrested on suspicion.
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December - 24 
The Gomarankadawala Police conducted a search operation in the Nochchikulam area and recovered two grenades and two CDMA phones.
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The Gomarankadawala Police conducted a search operation in the Nochchikulam area and recovered two grenades and two CDMA phones.
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December - 28 
Army troops at Black Bridge in the Chenkaladi area of Batticaloa District confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the morning of December 28 and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search and clear operations, th
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Army troops at Black Bridge in the Chenkaladi area of Batticaloa District confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the morning of December 28 and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search and clear operations, the troops recovered dead bodies of four militants along with two T-56 weapons and two micro pistols.
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