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Civilians Shot dead:2008
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January - 5 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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January - 11 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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January - 12 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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January - 13 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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January - 14 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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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 - 19 
Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militant
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Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militants. Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the same area.
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January - 21 
Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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January - 23 
A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militants were also injured.
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militants were also injured.
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January - 30 
Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified
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Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified the victims as B. Thalikalan (30), K. Baleshwari (28) and B. Pradeepan (17).
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January - 31 
Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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February - 3 
At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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February - 6 
During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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February - 7 
Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and injured six others.
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Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and injured six others.
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February - 7 
Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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February - 8 
Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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February - 9 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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February - 9 
Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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February - 22 
At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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February - 23 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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February - 23 
Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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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 - 16 
Troops shot dead a LTTE militant at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE militant at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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March - 20 
A day earlier, the troops observed a LTTE militant near a bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district and shot him dead. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in an encounter in the area north of Janakapura.
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A day earlier, the troops observed a LTTE militant near a bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district and shot him dead. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in an encounter in the area north of Janakapura.
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March - 23 
On March 23, two LTTE militants trying to launch an attack on the troops were shot dead in the Kathankulam area.
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On March 23, two LTTE militants trying to launch an attack on the troops were shot dead in the Kathankulam area.
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March - 24 
At Navathkulama in the Vavuniya district, the troops shot dead one LTTE militant.
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At Navathkulama in the Vavuniya district, the troops shot dead one LTTE militant.
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March - 27 
The troops shot dead three more LTTE militants at Janakapura. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured an LTTE bunker, killing at least two militants.
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The troops shot dead three more LTTE militants at Janakapura. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured an LTTE bunker, killing at least two militants.
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March - 30 
The troops shot dead an LTTE militant, identified as Iravendran, in an encounter in the area east of Villattikulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Periyavalayankadu area.
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The troops shot dead an LTTE militant, identified as Iravendran, in an encounter in the area east of Villattikulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Periyavalayankadu area.
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April - 1 
The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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April - 4 
During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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April - 4 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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April - 17 
Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by the militants who stormed into a privately owned com
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Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by the militants who stormed into a privately owned communication centre at Browns Road in the Kalladi area. Similarly, another civilian was killed by the militants near the Sinnakaddai market area in Gurunagar.
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April - 21 
The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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April - 28 
One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one milit
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One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one militant in Minukkap.
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April - 29 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area an
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area and later recovered 25 anti-personnel mines.
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May - 7 
An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Poonthottam area.
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An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Poonthottam area.
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May - 7 
The troops shot dead two LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area.
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The troops shot dead two LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area.
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May - 13 
A senior leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Maheshwari Velyanthan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at her residence at Karaweddi in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on May 13-evening, reports Sri Lanka Army. Maheshwari, a consultant to th
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A senior leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Maheshwari Velyanthan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at her residence at Karaweddi in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on May 13-evening, reports Sri Lanka Army. Maheshwari, a consultant to the EPDP leader and Social Welfare Minister Douglas Devananda, was visiting her ailing mother. "Ms. Maheshwari had gone to Jaffna along with some relatives to see her mother. As per our information, three men in military uniform came to the house and wanted to search the house. Ms. Maheshwari was shot at by the gunmen and they fled. She was rushed to hospital in a critical state," Devananda told The Hindu. Devananda and other EPDP leaders have been on the LTTE’s hit-list. Two months ago, Devananda escaped an 11th assassination attempt by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber.
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May - 19 
‘Pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE shot dead one civilian, identified as Karthilagesu Balachandran, inside the New Maill Wedge Hotel in Vavuniya town.
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‘Pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE shot dead one civilian, identified as Karthilagesu Balachandran, inside the New Maill Wedge Hotel in Vavuniya town.
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June - 1 
One LTTE militant was shot dead by the troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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One LTTE militant was shot dead by the troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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June - 5 
At Periyamadu, the troops shot dead at least six militants and injured three others in two separate clashes. In the same area, the SFs opened fire towards a tractor with LTTE militants on board and killed three militants while others managed to escape.
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At Periyamadu, the troops shot dead at least six militants and injured three others in two separate clashes. In the same area, the SFs opened fire towards a tractor with LTTE militants on board and killed three militants while others managed to escape.
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June - 11 
The security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and shot dead two militants.
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The security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and shot dead two militants.
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June - 13 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 13-morning shot dead two Tamil prisoners who were being taken to the courts in Jaffna, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Another prisoner sustained injuries in the incident. Sources said an armed group of three to four m
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 13-morning shot dead two Tamil prisoners who were being taken to the courts in Jaffna, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Another prisoner sustained injuries in the incident. Sources said an armed group of three to four militants came in a van and stopped the Prison Department bus carrying the prisoners and shot at the prisoners using micro pistols. Police said the bus was travelling from Chunnakam to Point Pedro when the militants had stopped the vehicle at the old rail crossing at Chunnkam. The assailants had dropped a leaflet at the location with the message, "Death to those who betray the Tigers," Police added. The van was later found abandoned at a nearby location.
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June - 13 
the LTTE militants shot dead two soldiers at Parayanakulam in the Vavuniya district. The incident took place around 12.50pm (SLST) when the two soldiers were on duty at a picket point on the Parayanakulam- Madavachchiya road.
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the LTTE militants shot dead two soldiers at Parayanakulam in the Vavuniya district. The incident took place around 12.50pm (SLST) when the two soldiers were on duty at a picket point on the Parayanakulam- Madavachchiya road.
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July - 14 
One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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September - 12 
LTTE cadre was shot dead by the SFs in the Karadiyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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LTTE cadre was shot dead by the SFs in the Karadiyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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September - 23 
Suspected militants riding a three-wheeler shot dead two women in the Vavuniya town.
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Suspected militants riding a three-wheeler shot dead two women in the Vavuniya town.
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October - 6 
Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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October - 8 
On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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October - 9 
One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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October - 11 
Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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November - 17 
An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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December - 23 
A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Nallur in Jaffna in the morning of December 23. The victim was identified as Sivasundaralingam Gangadharan of south Karaveddy.
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A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Nallur in Jaffna in the morning of December 23. The victim was identified as Sivasundaralingam Gangadharan of south Karaveddy.
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