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March - 11 
The twelve-hour long terrorist drama which began at the Rajagiriya junction , Colombo, on March 11 concluded at 'C' block, Serpentine Road housing complex, on March 12, when Sri Lankan Army and Air Force commandos stormed that apartment and killed three armed LTTE cadres. Investigators suspect tha
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The twelve-hour long terrorist drama which began at the Rajagiriya junction , Colombo, on March 11 concluded at 'C' block, Serpentine Road housing complex, on March 12, when Sri Lankan Army and Air Force commandos stormed that apartment and killed three armed LTTE cadres. Investigators suspect that the main target of the LTTE was Deputy Defence Minister General Anuruddha Ratwatte, who was to travel back home from Parliament. Besides, two Tiger cadres were also killed and another suicide cadre blasted himself in Colombo in the incident. It is still not known how many of them were involved in the incident. Following the explosion, 28 persons including eight policemen were killed and 74 persons were injured. The Army had recovered five rocket propelled grenade launchers, five T-56 weapons and grenade shells from the incident area. A top-level joint Army-Police investigation has been launched.
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March - 19 
In a timely move, STF troops detected a claymore mine approximately weighing four kilo grams planted on the Kalmuanai-Batticaloa main road on March 19. The timely detection averted a major disaster according to a Defence Ministry release.
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In a timely move, STF troops detected a claymore mine approximately weighing four kilo grams planted on the Kalmuanai-Batticaloa main road on March 19. The timely detection averted a major disaster according to a Defence Ministry release.
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April - 2 
Meanwhile, troops also recovered the bodies of 13 rebels at Iyakachchi bringing the total number of bodies recovered to 34, in clashes on March 31. 17 soldiers were killed and 28 others were injured, including two officers, on April 2. Troops have also recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition.
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Meanwhile, troops also recovered the bodies of 13 rebels at Iyakachchi bringing the total number of bodies recovered to 34, in clashes on March 31. 17 soldiers were killed and 28 others were injured, including two officers, on April 2. Troops have also recovered a large haul of arms and ammunition.
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April - 7 
In other battles, security forces killed eight LTTE militants in different parts of northern Sri Lanka on April 7. Six militants were killed at Nagarkovil in two different incidents while two died in artillery firing at Thinankilappu. Security forces arrested a suspect with bombs at Siripuddy.
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In other battles, security forces killed eight LTTE militants in different parts of northern Sri Lanka on April 7. Six militants were killed at Nagarkovil in two different incidents while two died in artillery firing at Thinankilappu. Security forces arrested a suspect with bombs at Siripuddy.
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April - 30 
Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Pallai withdrew to Vampatukerni towards Jaffna, after having suffered heavy losses. The fighting lasted for more than 12 hours, and the LTTE claimed to have captured more weapons from the Pallai base.
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Sri Lankan security forces deployed in Pallai withdrew to Vampatukerni towards Jaffna, after having suffered heavy losses. The fighting lasted for more than 12 hours, and the LTTE claimed to have captured more weapons from the Pallai base.
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May - 18 
A plot to assassinate several senior Cabinet Ministers, politicians and senior police officers was uncovered following the arrest of an LTTE cadre who attempted to obtain a passport on forged documents. Several kilogrammes of explosives were recovered from the arrested person. The arrest of the LTTE
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A plot to assassinate several senior Cabinet Ministers, politicians and senior police officers was uncovered following the arrest of an LTTE cadre who attempted to obtain a passport on forged documents. Several kilogrammes of explosives were recovered from the arrested person. The arrest of the LTTE cadre led to the police taking 12 more LTTE suspects into custody.
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May - 29 
In an operation in Thalvupadu on May 29, security forces killed a rebel cadre and recovered a night vision device, global positioning system and grenades.
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In an operation in Thalvupadu on May 29, security forces killed a rebel cadre and recovered a night vision device, global positioning system and grenades.
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May - 30 
In an attack on an LTTE bunker in Chavakachcheri, government troops killed five rebels, on May 30. Besides, a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the rebels in Ariyali and Chavakachcheri.
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In an attack on an LTTE bunker in Chavakachcheri, government troops killed five rebels, on May 30. Besides, a large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from the rebels in Ariyali and Chavakachcheri.
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June - 1 
The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on June 1 that 116 LTTE cadres, including a self-styled Lieutenant Colonel, were killed in clashes in Colombothurai and Chavakachcheri, on May 29. Government troops managed to recover the dead bodies of 16 LTTE rebels. The overall command
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The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on June 1 that 116 LTTE cadres, including a self-styled Lieutenant Colonel, were killed in clashes in Colombothurai and Chavakachcheri, on May 29. Government troops managed to recover the dead bodies of 16 LTTE rebels. The overall commander for the Jaffna peninsula, Maj. Gen. Janaka Perera, said that troops also recovered a large of arms and ammunition from the fleeing rebels.
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June - 14 
In another incident reported on June 14, LTTE cadres hurled grenades at troops near Achchuveli. Three civilians were injured in the incident while the LTTE or government troops did not suffer any casualties. One LTTE cadre was killed in an attack by troops from whose person troops later recovered a
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In another incident reported on June 14, LTTE cadres hurled grenades at troops near Achchuveli. Three civilians were injured in the incident while the LTTE or government troops did not suffer any casualties. One LTTE cadre was killed in an attack by troops from whose person troops later recovered a grenade and a cyanide capsule.
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June - 22 
In another incident reported on the same day in Tattavankotti, troops confronted LTTE mortar attack killing two rebel cadres. Two soldiers were injured in the incident. A day earlier, on June 21, a patrol party of the army unearthed three calymore mines in Pillayarady and defused them.
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In another incident reported on the same day in Tattavankotti, troops confronted LTTE mortar attack killing two rebel cadres. Two soldiers were injured in the incident. A day earlier, on June 21, a patrol party of the army unearthed three calymore mines in Pillayarady and defused them.
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July - 16 
Besides, security forces seized a vessel in the waters off Mannar and detained an unspecified number of people. Further details are not yet available.
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Besides, security forces seized a vessel in the waters off Mannar and detained an unspecified number of people. Further details are not yet available.
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July - 30 
Another development also on July 30, security forces claimed that they discovered a bomb planted on the railway line in the vicinity of Jaya Road, Bambalapitiya, on July 30, and defused it, and, thus, averted a major tragedy.
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Another development also on July 30, security forces claimed that they discovered a bomb planted on the railway line in the vicinity of Jaya Road, Bambalapitiya, on July 30, and defused it, and, thus, averted a major tragedy.
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August - 28 
A delayed report stated that one rebel was killed while attempting to flee from a police party at Watikudah. Some explosives and incriminating literature were recovered from the slain militant.
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A delayed report stated that one rebel was killed while attempting to flee from a police party at Watikudah. Some explosives and incriminating literature were recovered from the slain militant.
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August - 28 
On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 soldiers sustained injuries in the attack.
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On August 28, a group of 75 LTTE rebels attacked the Kallikaddaikadu camp in Mannar, and troop reinforcements were rushed to the area and repulsed the attack. The body of one rebel and some explosives were recovered from the scene of the attack. 21 soldiers sustained injuries in the attack.
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September - 5 
Fighting in Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula remained subdued with no major incidents being reported. In a delayed report, official Sri Lankan sources stated that two vehicles of rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were sighted in Colombuthurai on September 5, and were destroyed by troops. No
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Fighting in Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula remained subdued with no major incidents being reported. In a delayed report, official Sri Lankan sources stated that two vehicles of rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were sighted in Colombuthurai on September 5, and were destroyed by troops. No casualties were reported. Some heavy weapons and radio sets abandoned by rebels in the area were recovered by troops. Control over the newly captured areas is being consolidated and government forces are in the process of constructing defences. A Ground Attack Aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified Sea Tiger locations in Veditalativu.
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September - 7 
In separate incidents, three soldiers were injured in rebel mortar attacks. Troops recovered some rebel mines and other explosives during search operations in Nelliady. Ground attack aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified terrorist targets in Sarasalai South causing unspecified casua
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In separate incidents, three soldiers were injured in rebel mortar attacks. Troops recovered some rebel mines and other explosives during search operations in Nelliady. Ground attack aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified terrorist targets in Sarasalai South causing unspecified casualties among the terrorists.
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September - 10 
In a delayed report a Tamil independent news source, tamilnet.com stated on September 12 that three soldiers and three policemen were killed when LTTE rebels attacked a security force patrol at Morawewa north-west of Trincomalee on the night of September 10. The report was ascribed to the Voice of T
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In a delayed report a Tamil independent news source, tamilnet.com stated on September 12 that three soldiers and three policemen were killed when LTTE rebels attacked a security force patrol at Morawewa north-west of Trincomalee on the night of September 10. The report was ascribed to the Voice of Tigers, a radio channel run by the LTTE. Three rebels were also killed in the attack. Some arms, ammunition and heavy weaponry were also seized by the rebels.
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September - 24 
In an another incident, troops destroyed a rebel bunker in Colombuthurai area. In Mahakachchikuda area, an Army bomb disposal team claimed to have defused an old land mine.
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In an another incident, troops destroyed a rebel bunker in Colombuthurai area. In Mahakachchikuda area, an Army bomb disposal team claimed to have defused an old land mine.
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September - 28 
In a major combing operation, the troops recovered a large amount of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil North.
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In a major combing operation, the troops recovered a large amount of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil North.
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September - 29 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported the recent recovery of two suicide kits with high powered explosives by the police and the army intelligence officials in Colombo and Chilaw. Security forces suspect that the kits were to be used by suicide bombers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported the recent recovery of two suicide kits with high powered explosives by the police and the army intelligence officials in Colombo and Chilaw. Security forces suspect that the kits were to be used by suicide bombers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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September - 29 
On September 29, troops claimed to have killed two rebels and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil South area.
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On September 29, troops claimed to have killed two rebels and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil South area.
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October - 7 
In the Nagarkovil area, two rebels were killed in an encounter with troops on October 7. In a subsequent search, troops recovered some heavy weapons.
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In the Nagarkovil area, two rebels were killed in an encounter with troops on October 7. In a subsequent search, troops recovered some heavy weapons.
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October - 7 
Police recovered some claymore mines at Nelukkulam and Sinna Urani.
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Police recovered some claymore mines at Nelukkulam and Sinna Urani.
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October - 8 
Naval troops, on a clearing operation at Pungudutivu island, recovered an old land mine. In addition troops destroyed two rebel bunkers in the Thanankilappu and Chavakachcheri area.
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Naval troops, on a clearing operation at Pungudutivu island, recovered an old land mine. In addition troops destroyed two rebel bunkers in the Thanankilappu and Chavakachcheri area.
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October - 8 
Small amount of arms and ammunition were recovered by the troops from the Colombuthurai area.
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Small amount of arms and ammunition were recovered by the troops from the Colombuthurai area.
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October - 8 
The police recovered two flat bombs (side mines) planted to cause damage to a government building on the Peradeniya-Gampola road near Penideniya on October 8.
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The police recovered two flat bombs (side mines) planted to cause damage to a government building on the Peradeniya-Gampola road near Penideniya on October 8.
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October - 9 
Troops on a search and clear operation recovered small quantity of arms and ammunitions in the Nagarkovil area on October 9.
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Troops on a search and clear operation recovered small quantity of arms and ammunitions in the Nagarkovil area on October 9.
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October - 10 
A lone rebel was killed in the Sarasalai area. The troops recovered a small quantity of arms from a terrorist bunker in the Allarai area.
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A lone rebel was killed in the Sarasalai area. The troops recovered a small quantity of arms from a terrorist bunker in the Allarai area.
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October - 10 
Sri Lankan official media sources also reported that security forces detected and defused an explosive device planted by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a bus stop in Jaffna city on October 10. The device was timed to explode in the evening when a large number of civilians w
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Sri Lankan official media sources also reported that security forces detected and defused an explosive device planted by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a bus stop in Jaffna city on October 10. The device was timed to explode in the evening when a large number of civilians would be present at the spot.
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October - 11 
On October 11, the troops, on a search and clear operation, recovered a small quantity of arms from the areas of Nagarkovil and Sarasalai.
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On October 11, the troops, on a search and clear operation, recovered a small quantity of arms from the areas of Nagarkovil and Sarasalai.
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October - 11 
Two rebels were killed by troops in Cheddikulam. One of them was identified as a hardcore rebel suspected to be involved in the recent bomb explosion in Medawachchiya on October 5 where ten persons were killed and over fifty persons injured. Two cyanide capsules, three hand grenades and a cellular t
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Two rebels were killed by troops in Cheddikulam. One of them was identified as a hardcore rebel suspected to be involved in the recent bomb explosion in Medawachchiya on October 5 where ten persons were killed and over fifty persons injured. Two cyanide capsules, three hand grenades and a cellular telephone were also recovered from the area.
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October - 15 
After being informed by a civilian, troops recovered and defused two claymore mines planted on the Kandy-Trincomalee main road at Pethispura.
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After being informed by a civilian, troops recovered and defused two claymore mines planted on the Kandy-Trincomalee main road at Pethispura.
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October - 15 
At Sarasalai South, on the same day, troops recovered some arms and three anti-personal mines. One soldier was injured due to a mine explosion during the operation.
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At Sarasalai South, on the same day, troops recovered some arms and three anti-personal mines. One soldier was injured due to a mine explosion during the operation.
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October - 16 
Official media sources reported that five rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed as troops attacked and destroyed a rebel bunker in Nunavil area of the Jaffna Peninsula on October 16. Some arms were recovered in a subsequent search operation carried out in the area.
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Official media sources reported that five rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed as troops attacked and destroyed a rebel bunker in Nunavil area of the Jaffna Peninsula on October 16. Some arms were recovered in a subsequent search operation carried out in the area.
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October - 22 
An anti-aircraft gun of the rebels was destroyed by the Sri Lankan Air Force in the Nagarkovil area. Seventeen soldiers were killed and another 104 injured in the operation. A large quantity of ammunition including grenade launchers, heavy Machine Guns and communication devices were recovered from t
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An anti-aircraft gun of the rebels was destroyed by the Sri Lankan Air Force in the Nagarkovil area. Seventeen soldiers were killed and another 104 injured in the operation. A large quantity of ammunition including grenade launchers, heavy Machine Guns and communication devices were recovered from the site of encounter.
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October - 23 
In the Marble Beach area, troops on a search and clear operation recovered a rebel mortar on October 23. In a subsequent encounter, with rebels hiding nearby, one soldier was killed. The number of rebels killed in this encounter was not specified.
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In the Marble Beach area, troops on a search and clear operation recovered a rebel mortar on October 23. In a subsequent encounter, with rebels hiding nearby, one soldier was killed. The number of rebels killed in this encounter was not specified.
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October - 25 
At Vavuniya, the army bomb disposal team defused a land mine, which was recovered from the railway tracks close to the Vavuniya railway station.
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At Vavuniya, the army bomb disposal team defused a land mine, which was recovered from the railway tracks close to the Vavuniya railway station.
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October - 25 
On October 25, two rebels were killed when troops destroyed a rebel bunker in the Chavakachcheri area. Two rebels were killed in the Nunavil area when troops ambushed a group of terrorists on the same day. Troops also recovered some ammunition from the fleeing rebels.
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On October 25, two rebels were killed when troops destroyed a rebel bunker in the Chavakachcheri area. Two rebels were killed in the Nunavil area when troops ambushed a group of terrorists on the same day. Troops also recovered some ammunition from the fleeing rebels.
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October - 26 
Official media sources reported that two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a joint operation conducted by army, navy and police in the Marble Beach area in Trincomalee on October 26. Troops recovered an anti-tank weapon and other equipment from their possession. In
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Official media sources reported that two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a joint operation conducted by army, navy and police in the Marble Beach area in Trincomalee on October 26. Troops recovered an anti-tank weapon and other equipment from their possession. In addition, troops recovered five bodies of the rebels from the area.
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October - 29 
Official media sources reported that 25 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and an unspecified number, injured during Operation Kinihara-III, launched by troops on October 29. The operation was launched to capture rebel strong holds south of Maduvil North. Troops also r
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Official media sources reported that 25 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and an unspecified number, injured during Operation Kinihara-III, launched by troops on October 29. The operation was launched to capture rebel strong holds south of Maduvil North. Troops also recovered a large amount of military equipment and neutralised a number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and anti tank mines laid by the rebels. One officer and 10 soldiers were injured in the operation.
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October - 29 
On October 29, troops in ambush killed two rebels in Palankadi, in Akkairapattu area. On a subsequent search, troops recovered some arms and ammunitions from the site of encounter. Troops claimed that six other rebels, who were injured in the encounter, later succumbed to their injuries. In an encou
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On October 29, troops in ambush killed two rebels in Palankadi, in Akkairapattu area. On a subsequent search, troops recovered some arms and ammunitions from the site of encounter. Troops claimed that six other rebels, who were injured in the encounter, later succumbed to their injuries. In an encounter in Kopai, troops recovered small quantity of arms, currency, propaganda material and bicycles from a group of fleeing rebels.
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October - 31 
Eight soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Sarasalai South and Eluthumaduval. Troops, during a search operation, recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions from the Kerudavil area. In the Sarasalai area, troops recovered some arms and ammunition from a deserted rebel bunker.
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Eight soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Sarasalai South and Eluthumaduval. Troops, during a search operation, recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions from the Kerudavil area. In the Sarasalai area, troops recovered some arms and ammunition from a deserted rebel bunker.
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October - 31 
On the same day, in Sarasalai south, troops claimed to have recovered a decomposed dead body of a rebel along with one T56 weapon and an identification tag.
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On the same day, in Sarasalai south, troops claimed to have recovered a decomposed dead body of a rebel along with one T56 weapon and an identification tag.
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November - 1 
In Nagarkovil, two rebels were killed in an encounter. One rebel and a soldier were killed at Iranai Iluppaikulam, north east of Piramanalankulam when troops in ambush confronted a group of rebels. On a subsequent search in the area troops recovered some arms and ammunitons from the site of encounte
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In Nagarkovil, two rebels were killed in an encounter. One rebel and a soldier were killed at Iranai Iluppaikulam, north east of Piramanalankulam when troops in ambush confronted a group of rebels. On a subsequent search in the area troops recovered some arms and ammunitons from the site of encounter
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November - 4 
On November 4, two soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Kaithadi. On the same day, troops recovered arms and ammunition from a destroyed rebel bunker. A rebel was killed in an encounter in Eluthumadduval.
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On November 4, two soldiers were injured in a rebel mortar attack in Kaithadi. On the same day, troops recovered arms and ammunition from a destroyed rebel bunker. A rebel was killed in an encounter in Eluthumadduval.
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November - 5 
Besides, an unknown number of rebels were killed in clashes with troops around Punani North towards Nulliwadduwa, on November 5. Some arms and ammunition, too, were recovered from the site of the clashes, the government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said.
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Besides, an unknown number of rebels were killed in clashes with troops around Punani North towards Nulliwadduwa, on November 5. Some arms and ammunition, too, were recovered from the site of the clashes, the government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said.
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November - 9 
Police arrested four suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, believed to have been trained at a Batticaloa camp, allegedly trying to recruit young estate workers at Nalaka Estate in Lunugala. Besides a huge haul of arms and ammunition supposedly brought in to blow up power supply units ha
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Police arrested four suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, believed to have been trained at a Batticaloa camp, allegedly trying to recruit young estate workers at Nalaka Estate in Lunugala. Besides a huge haul of arms and ammunition supposedly brought in to blow up power supply units have also been seized.
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November - 12 
Two more LTTE rebels were killed in ambush in Sinnathotam, on November 12. Security fprce personnel also recovered some weapons and ammunition from the site. In yet another incident on the same day in Valaichennai, 32km north of Batticaloa, the SMIC claimed, four troops were injured in a rebel attac
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Two more LTTE rebels were killed in ambush in Sinnathotam, on November 12. Security fprce personnel also recovered some weapons and ammunition from the site. In yet another incident on the same day in Valaichennai, 32km north of Batticaloa, the SMIC claimed, four troops were injured in a rebel attack. Pro-LTTE sources, however, claimed that all four soldiers were killed. It was not immediately known if the rebels suffered any casualties. In another incident, LTTE rebels killed a soldier and wounded another in Muthaliyaarkulam, 30km southwest of Vavuniya.
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November - 15 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said personnel of the Special Task Force killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Sinna Thottam, near Akkaraipattu. Also, they had seized some arms and ammunition from the site.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said personnel of the Special Task Force killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Sinna Thottam, near Akkaraipattu. Also, they had seized some arms and ammunition from the site.
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November - 16 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on November 17 that three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in clashes with troops in the Colombuthurai area, on November 16. Another rebel was killed on the same day in Chavakachcheri and two more were killed in Mullama
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on November 17 that three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in clashes with troops in the Colombuthurai area, on November 16. Another rebel was killed on the same day in Chavakachcheri and two more were killed in Mullamanai. Also on November 16, troops recovered and defused anti-tank mines in Maduvil North.
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November - 22 
The Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) reported that three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on the Mannar - Vavuniya road, in an encounter, on November 22. Three T 56 weapons were recovered from them.
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The Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) reported that three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on the Mannar - Vavuniya road, in an encounter, on November 22. Three T 56 weapons were recovered from them.
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November - 24 
a soldier was killed and four more were wounded in clashes with the rebels on November 24, in the Nagarkovil area. A day later, troops recovered some arms and ammunition from the area east of Piramanalankulam.
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a soldier was killed and four more were wounded in clashes with the rebels on November 24, in the Nagarkovil area. A day later, troops recovered some arms and ammunition from the area east of Piramanalankulam.
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November - 24 
Police in Batticaloa district, Uva province, arrested 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists, all of them experts in fabricating explosive devices, on November 24. One of them, a woman, is a suspected suicide bomber, too. Police also recovered a huge consignment of high explosives and
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Police in Batticaloa district, Uva province, arrested 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists, all of them experts in fabricating explosive devices, on November 24. One of them, a woman, is a suspected suicide bomber, too. Police also recovered a huge consignment of high explosives and communication equipment from them. The Badulla police is conducting further investigations.
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November - 25 
security force personnel recovered and disposed off a 10kg bomb concealed inside a bus bound for Negombo at the Chilaw bus station, on November 25. Besides, two more suspects in the March 10-Rajagriya blasts have been remanded to custody by the Chief magistrate of Colombo. 28 persons, including eigh
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security force personnel recovered and disposed off a 10kg bomb concealed inside a bus bound for Negombo at the Chilaw bus station, on November 25. Besides, two more suspects in the March 10-Rajagriya blasts have been remanded to custody by the Chief magistrate of Colombo. 28 persons, including eight policemen, were killed in the blasts while 74 others were injured.
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November - 26 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on November 26 that troops arrested a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Maduvil South and have recovered some arms and ammunition.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on November 26 that troops arrested a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Maduvil South and have recovered some arms and ammunition.
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December - 3 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said security force personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Uyilankulam and killed three of them. Many more may have been injured in the clashes. Besides, security force personnel also recovered some arms a
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said security force personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels near Uyilankulam and killed three of them. Many more may have been injured in the clashes. Besides, security force personnel also recovered some arms and ammunition.
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December - 9 
The independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that, on December 9, security forces detected and diffused four hand bombs in Wellawatte.
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The independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that, on December 9, security forces detected and diffused four hand bombs in Wellawatte.
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December - 14 
The counter-subversives unit of the Ampara police raided a house and recovered some explosives.
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The counter-subversives unit of the Ampara police raided a house and recovered some explosives.
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December - 19 
A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nun
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A military spokesperson said on December 19 that security forces had cleared a large minefield laid by LTTE rebels, in Nunavil. The minefield consisted of 603 Johnny mines. Two troops lost their limbs as they stepped on the minefield. The government troops are now engaging the LTTE rebels in the Nunavil area in operations code-named Kinihara V.
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December - 26 
The Special Media Information Centre also said government troops recovered a large haul of ammunition, 24 RPG bombs and 11 hand grenades from fleeing rebel cadres in Kaithady, on December 26.
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The Special Media Information Centre also said government troops recovered a large haul of ammunition, 24 RPG bombs and 11 hand grenades from fleeing rebel cadres in Kaithady, on December 26.
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December - 28 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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December - 31 
Troops recovered some arms and ammunition while conducting clearing operations in the newly captured areas following stage II of Operation Kinihira Eight in the Navatkuli and Thanankilappu area.
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Troops recovered some arms and ammunition while conducting clearing operations in the newly captured areas following stage II of Operation Kinihira Eight in the Navatkuli and Thanankilappu area.
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