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Recovery of Arms:2008
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January - 5 
On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said. Six bunkers were neutralised and
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On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said. Six bunkers were neutralised and two T-56 weapons and more than 200 anti personnel mines were recovered. Six more LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Adampan in Mannar on the same day. Two bunkers were neutralised. Intercepted LTTE radio communication later revealed that two more cadres were killed. On January 4, six LTTE cadres were killed in separate encounters Vavuniya and Mannar. Six LTTE were killed after troops stormed the outfit’s LTTE bunker line in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai. Four soldiers were injured during the encounter.
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January - 7 
On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Troops later recovered two claymores, one micro pis
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On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Troops later recovered two claymores, one micro pistol, 2500 ammunition rounds and several other LTTE items from the incident site.
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January - 11 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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January - 12 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including three males and one female, along with four T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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January - 17 
Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 20 
Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two T-56 weapons from the area.
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Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two T-56 weapons from the area.
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January - 29 
The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 30 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-la
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-layer concrete slab. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered 43 anti personnel mines, 40 hand grenades, 5333 T-56 ammunition rounds, 10 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), several soap bags and food containers lying in the destroyed bunker.
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January - 31 
Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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February - 11 
The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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February - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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February - 18 
Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. 10 militants were killed a
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Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. 10 militants were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries in the attack. One soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the fighting. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of six militants along with three T - 56 weapons.
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February - 21 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured while three T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set we
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured while three T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 22 
Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and one radio. Two so
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Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and one radio. Two soldiers were also injured during the operations.
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February - 22 
The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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February - 23 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area killed four LTTE militants.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area killed four LTTE militants.
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February - 25 
The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 ammunition from the inside of an abandoned LTTE bunk
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The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 ammunition from the inside of an abandoned LTTE bunker.
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February - 26 
The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 27 
A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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March - 1 
The troops recovered three hand grenades, two receiving devices, nine electric detonators, five claymore stands, two batteries, one detonator code of 24 m, one camouflage dead code, one mobile phone, two plastic water cans, one LTTE-made claymore exploder, 100-m flexible wire, two maps, 24 ration pa
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The troops recovered three hand grenades, two receiving devices, nine electric detonators, five claymore stands, two batteries, one detonator code of 24 m, one camouflage dead code, one mobile phone, two plastic water cans, one LTTE-made claymore exploder, 100-m flexible wire, two maps, 24 ration packets, eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon from the Madhu junction in the Mannar district.
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March - 6 
The Sri Lanka Navy troops conducting a search operation in the Silvathurai area of Mannar district recovered 12000 rounds of T-56 live ammunition (16 boxes x 750), 442 14.5 mm live rounds (9 boxes x 48), 425 12.7 mm live rounds (5 boxes x 85), 500 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 329 anti perso
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The Sri Lanka Navy troops conducting a search operation in the Silvathurai area of Mannar district recovered 12000 rounds of T-56 live ammunition (16 boxes x 750), 442 14.5 mm live rounds (9 boxes x 48), 425 12.7 mm live rounds (5 boxes x 85), 500 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 329 anti personnel mines, 314 anti personnel mines fuse, 275 wire rolls and 58 hand grenades.
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March - 16 
One police constable was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant in the Periyakulam area of Mannar district on March 16. One micro pistol magazine was recovered from the incident site.
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One police constable was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant in the Periyakulam area of Mannar district on March 16. One micro pistol magazine was recovered from the incident site.
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March - 21 
Three more LTTE militants were killed while two others sustained injuries when the troops attacked another group of militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and 1500 rounds of 7.62x30 ammunition from the location.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed while two others sustained injuries when the troops attacked another group of militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and 1500 rounds of 7.62x30 ammunition from the location.
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March - 22 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the areas southwest of Madhu and Kallikulam in Mannar district on March 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also recovered 70 anti-personnel mines (APM) and four booby traps at Kallikulam.
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the areas southwest of Madhu and Kallikulam in Mannar district on March 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also recovered 70 anti-personnel mines (APM) and four booby traps at Kallikulam.
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March - 23 
10 more LTTE militants were killed raising the death toll to 25 while an equal number of them were injured after the troops who took full control of the area between Ilantaivan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district continued search and clear operations in the region. Two more soldiers were killed w
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10 more LTTE militants were killed raising the death toll to 25 while an equal number of them were injured after the troops who took full control of the area between Ilantaivan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district continued search and clear operations in the region. Two more soldiers were killed while 16 others sustained injuries. The troops also recovered the dead bodies of 11 of the 25 slain militants, including three females, along with seven T-56 weapons. As reported earlier, at least 15 LTTE militants and two soldiers were killed while nine soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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March - 24 
The troops on search and clear operations in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district recovered one decomposed dead body of an LTTE militant along with one cyanide capsule, one dog tag, one booby trap, four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar traps.
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The troops on search and clear operations in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district recovered one decomposed dead body of an LTTE militant along with one cyanide capsule, one dog tag, one booby trap, four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar traps.
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March - 25 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district on March 25, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The SFs also recovered three T-56 assault rifles, one 40-mm, Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) weapon, fo
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district on March 25, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The SFs also recovered three T-56 assault rifles, one 40-mm, Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) weapon, four claymore mines, five hand grenades, three I-com radio sets, one RPG charges and two helmets from the incident site.
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March - 29 
At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Madhu area of Mannar district on March 29, Sri Lanka Army reports. One soldier was also killed while four others were injured in these clashes. The troops clearing the area later
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At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Madhu area of Mannar district on March 29, Sri Lanka Army reports. One soldier was also killed while four others were injured in these clashes. The troops clearing the area later recovered five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 20 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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April - 20 
Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (AP
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Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 22 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammun
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 23 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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April - 24 
Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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April - 24 
Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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April - 25 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several operations in captured areas recovered 191 anti personnel mines, 10 booby traps, 10 hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 20 live ammunitions.
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April - 27 
At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mine
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At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 hand grenades, three T-56 magazines, seven arul bombs and eight booby traps.
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May - 9 
At Vinuththandi in the Mannar district, the troops confronted with a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. The troops also recovered six booby traps, 15 hand grenades, 25 APMs and five hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition. During another confrontation at Manthotam, one soldier received gunsho
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At Vinuththandi in the Mannar district, the troops confronted with a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. The troops also recovered six booby traps, 15 hand grenades, 25 APMs and five hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition. During another confrontation at Manthotam, one soldier received gunshot injuries and died later. One more soldier was injured during a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Munaramaviddikulam area.
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May - 14 
The troops following an armed clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) captured a trench line and a hideout of the outfit in the Minukkal area, about 2.5-km north of Adampan in the Mannar district, on May 14, Sri Lanka Army reports. While the exact loss of life is yet to be ascertained
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The troops following an armed clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) captured a trench line and a hideout of the outfit in the Minukkal area, about 2.5-km north of Adampan in the Mannar district, on May 14, Sri Lanka Army reports. While the exact loss of life is yet to be ascertained, soldiers recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon and one RPG bomb from the area.
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May - 17 
The troops captured Palampiddi junction in the Mannar district on May 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops have so far recovered the dead bodies 13 Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and four communication sets from th
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The troops captured Palampiddi junction in the Mannar district on May 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops have so far recovered the dead bodies 13 Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and four communication sets from the area. The Palampiddi junction, is strategically important as it connects Vedithalthivu in northwest, Madhu in south, Mullikulam in southeast and Nedunkandal in northeast.
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May - 17 
The troops killed seven LTTE militants and injured more than 10 others in the clashes at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and areas north of Murunkan, Devolkandan, Veddayamurippu, north of Uyilankulam and Periyakulam in the Mannar district on May 17. Two soldiers were injured during the clash in
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The troops killed seven LTTE militants and injured more than 10 others in the clashes at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and areas north of Murunkan, Devolkandan, Veddayamurippu, north of Uyilankulam and Periyakulam in the Mannar district on May 17. Two soldiers were injured during the clash in the north of Uyilankulam. Two soldiers were wounded in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions at Devolkandan. The troops also recovered 25 APMs during subsequent clearing operations.
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May - 19 
Two soldiers were injured during encounters with the militants in the Manipullkulam, Weeayamurippu and Minnukandi areas of Mannar district. The SFs later recovered 336 APMs and 23 booby traps from the areas.
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Two soldiers were injured during encounters with the militants in the Manipullkulam, Weeayamurippu and Minnukandi areas of Mannar district. The SFs later recovered 336 APMs and 23 booby traps from the areas.
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May - 22 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during an encounter with the troops in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district on May 22, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of all the five militants along with five T-56 weapons.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during an encounter with the troops in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district on May 22, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of all the five militants along with five T-56 weapons.
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June - 8 
Troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Wilpattu area of Anuradhapura district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon and a communication set from the area.
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Troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Wilpattu area of Anuradhapura district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon and a communication set from the area.
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June - 14 
During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyamandankulam, Palampiddi, Kovitakunchu, Nedunkandal, Alankulam and Vaddakkandal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts the troops killed five militants while injured eight others. Three soldiers were also reported killed and four others
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During another confrontation between the two sides in the Periyamandankulam, Palampiddi, Kovitakunchu, Nedunkandal, Alankulam and Vaddakkandal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts the troops killed five militants while injured eight others. Three soldiers were also reported killed and four others got injured. 500 T-56 ammunitions were recovered by the troops in the Palampiddi area.
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June - 15 
At least eight LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured according to the latest reports available on June 15 from Periyamadu tank area in Mannar, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops reportedly recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T 56 weapon. As reported earlier, t
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At least eight LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured according to the latest reports available on June 15 from Periyamadu tank area in Mannar, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops reportedly recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T 56 weapon. As reported earlier, the tank area was captured by the troops on June 14-afternoon.
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June - 17 
On June 17, at least 14 LTTE militants were killed and three others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Palamoddai, Karukkakulam, Kovitkanchikulam and south of Navavi areas in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts, SLA reported. Troops also recovered one T-56 assault rifle from the Kovi
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On June 17, at least 14 LTTE militants were killed and three others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Palamoddai, Karukkakulam, Kovitkanchikulam and south of Navavi areas in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts, SLA reported. Troops also recovered one T-56 assault rifle from the Kovitkanchikulam area.
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June - 18 
On the same day, the SFs eliminated two militants and wounded two others during confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area. Two T-56 assault riffle and two dog tags were also recovered from the incident site. Separately, one soldier received injuries in an LTTE mortar fire in the s
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On the same day, the SFs eliminated two militants and wounded two others during confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area. Two T-56 assault riffle and two dog tags were also recovered from the incident site. Separately, one soldier received injuries in an LTTE mortar fire in the same area.
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June - 19 
At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 14 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Vedamakilam, Periyamadu, Kayamunai, Nedunkandal, Eachalarakkai, Kuranchatalav and Andankulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya districts on June 19, Sri Lanka Army
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At least 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 14 others injured during confrontations with the troops in the Vedamakilam, Periyamadu, Kayamunai, Nedunkandal, Eachalarakkai, Kuranchatalav and Andankulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya districts on June 19, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three soldiers were also killed while nine others sustained injuries. During subsequent search and clear operations troops recovered 200 rounds of ammunition, two pouches and 25 anti personnel mines from the Kayamunai area.
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June - 19 
On the same day, the SFs eliminated two militants and wounded two others during confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area. Two T-56 assault riffle and two dog tags were also recovered from the incident site. Separately, one soldier received injuries in an LTTE mortar fire in the s
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On the same day, the SFs eliminated two militants and wounded two others during confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area. Two T-56 assault riffle and two dog tags were also recovered from the incident site. Separately, one soldier received injuries in an LTTE mortar fire in the same area.
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June - 24 
On the same day, at least 10 more LTTE militants were killed and six others wounded during separate confrontations with the SFs in the Periyamadu, Nedunkandal, Andankulam, Palamoddai and Werapiliyathura area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered ammunition and explosives from the possession of t
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On the same day, at least 10 more LTTE militants were killed and six others wounded during separate confrontations with the SFs in the Periyamadu, Nedunkandal, Andankulam, Palamoddai and Werapiliyathura area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered ammunition and explosives from the possession of the slain and injured persons.
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June - 26 
On June 26, the troops captured one more LTTE bunker in the Kanapputtukulam area of Mannar district and killed five militants while injuring six others. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the incident site.
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On June 26, the troops captured one more LTTE bunker in the Kanapputtukulam area of Mannar district and killed five militants while injuring six others. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the incident site.
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June - 30 
On June 30, the naval troops recovered the dead body of a suspected LTTE militant along with four hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, one pouch and a cyanide capsulefrom the seas off Pallimunai lagoon in Mannar district.
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On June 30, the naval troops recovered the dead body of a suspected LTTE militant along with four hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, one pouch and a cyanide capsulefrom the seas off Pallimunai lagoon in Mannar district.
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July - 2 
12 LTTE militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the clashes at Kayamodai and Puthukulam in the Mannar district on July 2, according to SLA. Again, the troops killed 12 militants in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai and Palamoddai areas of Vavuniya district. Two more militants were killed i
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12 LTTE militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the clashes at Kayamodai and Puthukulam in the Mannar district on July 2, according to SLA. Again, the troops killed 12 militants in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai and Palamoddai areas of Vavuniya district. Two more militants were killed in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At least 24 militants and six soldiers also sustained injuries during these clashes. Later, the troops recovered four-kgs heavy 16 packets of C-4 explosives, 127 anti personnel mines, 1100 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition rounds and several LTTE items from these areas.
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July - 10 
The SFs captured five LTTE bunkers in the Mathirmadu area of Mannar district and killed six militants. Troops also recovered three APMs from the inside of one of these bunkers.
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The SFs captured five LTTE bunkers in the Mathirmadu area of Mannar district and killed six militants. Troops also recovered three APMs from the inside of one of these bunkers.
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July - 13 
At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp northeast of Sulathinakulam in the Mannar district on July 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of five slain militants along with one T-56 weapon.
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At least seven militants were killed when the troops attacked a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp northeast of Sulathinakulam in the Mannar district on July 13, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of five slain militants along with one T-56 weapon.
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July - 14 
At least 27 LTTE militants were killed and 69 others injured during clashes with the troops in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Ampandankulam, Palampiddi, Navvi, Nithyanagar, Parappakandattan and Puthukulam in Vavuniya and Mannar districts on July 14, SLA reported. Four soldiers were al
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At least 27 LTTE militants were killed and 69 others injured during clashes with the troops in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa, Ampandankulam, Palampiddi, Navvi, Nithyanagar, Parappakandattan and Puthukulam in Vavuniya and Mannar districts on July 14, SLA reported. Four soldiers were also killed while 15 others sustained injuries. The troops also captured one bunker and two trenches and recovered one 10-kg heavy claymore mine, one T-56 weapon, 200 T-56 ammunition rounds, field dressings, 25 anti personnel mines (APMs), five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and several other LTTE items from these areas.
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July - 21 
At least 24 militants were killed and 15 others injured as the troops launched an attack on LTTE camps in the Murunkaiyadippudi area of Mannar district on July 21. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered six dead bodies of the militants, including two female cadres, along with four
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At least 24 militants were killed and 15 others injured as the troops launched an attack on LTTE camps in the Murunkaiyadippudi area of Mannar district on July 21. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered six dead bodies of the militants, including two female cadres, along with four T-56 assault rifles, one 81 weapon, four hand grenades and one I com radio set. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the clashes.
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July - 22 
12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and about 30 others injured as the security forces (SFs) launched an attack on the outfit’s Murunkaiyadippudi camp in Mannar district on July 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five LTTE bunkers in the area were neutralised by the troops who
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12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and about 30 others injured as the security forces (SFs) launched an attack on the outfit’s Murunkaiyadippudi camp in Mannar district on July 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five LTTE bunkers in the area were neutralised by the troops who later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including two female cadres, along with one T-56 weapon, one T-81 weapon and some stocks of food and clothes. In a separate clash in the same area, three soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE fire. One more soldier was injured in an anti-personnel mine (APM) explosion in the same area.
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July - 30 
Five more LTTE militants were killed while three others were wounded by the SFs as the troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Kalmadu area of Mannar district. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one hand grenad
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Five more LTTE militants were killed while three others were wounded by the SFs as the troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Kalmadu area of Mannar district. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the incident site.
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August - 27 
Troops advancing further towards north of Chettukulam in the Mannar district captured another LTTE stronghold, killing at least five militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered seven T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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Troops advancing further towards north of Chettukulam in the Mannar district captured another LTTE stronghold, killing at least five militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered seven T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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September - 12 
The troops after confrontation with the militants in the Periyakunchikulam area, recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 assault rifles, 120 rounds of T-56 ammunition and eight magazines.
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The troops after confrontation with the militants in the Periyakunchikulam area, recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 assault rifles, 120 rounds of T-56 ammunition and eight magazines.
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October - 15 
The LTTE militants opened fire towards the SFs engaged in search operation in the Illuppukadavai area of Mannar district. The troops retaliated and later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines, 153 ammunition rounds, three claymore mines, nine APMs, fou
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The LTTE militants opened fire towards the SFs engaged in search operation in the Illuppukadavai area of Mannar district. The troops retaliated and later recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines, 153 ammunition rounds, three claymore mines, nine APMs, four fuses, one 11-m-long detonator code, 12 batteries, one map, part of a night vision equipment and some medical items.
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October - 17 
The SFs recovered two claymore mines of 7.5-kg each, 551 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 18 hand grenades, one 5-m long detonator code, seven field dressings, packets of dry ration, fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two LTTE uniforms, medical equipments, four packs, two detonators and o
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The SFs recovered two claymore mines of 7.5-kg each, 551 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 18 hand grenades, one 5-m long detonator code, seven field dressings, packets of dry ration, fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two LTTE uniforms, medical equipments, four packs, two detonators and one Icom radio set from the Madhu, Karanvilathivu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district.
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October - 24 
On October 24, the troops recovered 10-kg explosive chargers with eight detonators, 5-kg claymore mines with one detonator, 2.5-kg suicide kit with one detonator, 3-kg explosive chargers with two detonators, two claymore stands and two hand grenades at Madhu in the Kandasaminagar area of Mannar dist
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On October 24, the troops recovered 10-kg explosive chargers with eight detonators, 5-kg claymore mines with one detonator, 2.5-kg suicide kit with one detonator, 3-kg explosive chargers with two detonators, two claymore stands and two hand grenades at Madhu in the Kandasaminagar area of Mannar district.
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October - 27 
Troops recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres from the general area of Kunchukkulam on October 27. Three T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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Troops recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres from the general area of Kunchukkulam on October 27. Three T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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October - 28 
The United Nations Colombo office in a press release said that it has discovered two micro pistols and 48 rounds of ammunition hidden on the premises at Mannar International Organization of Migrants (IMO) office, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The United Nations Colombo office in a press release said that it has discovered two micro pistols and 48 rounds of ammunition hidden on the premises at Mannar International Organization of Migrants (IMO) office, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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November - 3 
On November 3, troops advancing in the areas north and east of Olumaduwai captured one LTTE bunker and killed an unspecified number of militants. Subsequently, the troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with five T-56 weapons, one I-com radio set and one battery pack.
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On November 3, troops advancing in the areas north and east of Olumaduwai captured one LTTE bunker and killed an unspecified number of militants. Subsequently, the troops recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with five T-56 weapons, one I-com radio set and one battery pack.
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November - 6 
Colombo Page reports that five Tamil people were arrested along with explosives and war materials in their possession by the Mannar police at Parayanakulam in Mannar. Police found 118 gelatine sticks, 128 detonators and few other war materials during the search.
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Colombo Page reports that five Tamil people were arrested along with explosives and war materials in their possession by the Mannar police at Parayanakulam in Mannar. Police found 118 gelatine sticks, 128 detonators and few other war materials during the search.
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November - 30 
During separate clashes between the two sides in Andankulam and north of Kumulamunai, the troops neutralised two more LTTE bunkers and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. An unspecified number of militants were killed in these clashes.
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During separate clashes between the two sides in Andankulam and north of Kumulamunai, the troops neutralised two more LTTE bunkers and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. An unspecified number of militants were killed in these clashes.
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December - 6 
Two explosive chargers, each containing three-kg of C-4 high explosives, were recovered from the South Bar area of Mannar district.
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Two explosive chargers, each containing three-kg of C-4 high explosives, were recovered from the South Bar area of Mannar district.
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December - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a LTTE attempt to trigger a massive blast in the Periyamurippukulam area along Mannar-Madavachchiya main road by recovering a large cache of bombs weighing 101 kilograms, reported Colombo Page. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Vavuniya, Nandana Munasingha, said t
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a LTTE attempt to trigger a massive blast in the Periyamurippukulam area along Mannar-Madavachchiya main road by recovering a large cache of bombs weighing 101 kilograms, reported Colombo Page. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Vavuniya, Nandana Munasingha, said there was a 45 kilograms cluster bomb, called Raghawan, among these bombs. Two claymore bombs weighing 12 kilograms, a 21 kilograms bomb and two bombs of six kilograms and five kilograms each were part of the seizure, the SSP added. The bombs were found on information given by a LTTE suspect arrested on December 24.
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