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Recovery of Arms:2001
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January - 2 
Besides, troops recovered some quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and explosive material in different parts of the peninsula.
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Besides, troops recovered some quantities of arms, ammunition and explosives and explosive material in different parts of the peninsula.
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January - 6 
The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on January 7, troops on a mine-clearing mission, a day earlier, on January 6, in Koyilakkandi, west of Thanankilappu, recovered 350 anti-personnel mines. The total recoveries in this area now stand at 510. Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (
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The government's Special Media Information Centre said, on January 7, troops on a mine-clearing mission, a day earlier, on January 6, in Koyilakkandi, west of Thanankilappu, recovered 350 anti-personnel mines. The total recoveries in this area now stand at 510. Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels are believed to have been killed in clashes reported near Muhamalai, also on January 6.
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January - 9 
Separately, in the mine-clearing operations being conducted in Nunavil, troops recovered a total of 700 anti-personnel mines. The operations commenced on January 6. Besides, news reports claimed on January 9 that the LTTE was recruiting and fielding men older than 45 years of age, including some as
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Separately, in the mine-clearing operations being conducted in Nunavil, troops recovered a total of 700 anti-personnel mines. The operations commenced on January 6. Besides, news reports claimed on January 9 that the LTTE was recruiting and fielding men older than 45 years of age, including some as old as 56 years of age.
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January - 14 
Besides, 35 anti-personnel mines were recovered and defused in the Thanankilappu general area.
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Besides, 35 anti-personnel mines were recovered and defused in the Thanankilappu general area.
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January - 16 
Separately, security forces discovered and diffused two hand grenades at the Pettah Central Bus terminal.
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Separately, security forces discovered and diffused two hand grenades at the Pettah Central Bus terminal.
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January - 18 
Besides, troops recovered a wide variety of arms and ammunition in search operations on January 18
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Besides, troops recovered a wide variety of arms and ammunition in search operations on January 18
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January - 19 
A Sri Lankan Army press release said troops recovered 105 anti-personnel mines during clearing operations in Kilaly, on January 19, as part of the ongoing Operation Kinihara IX. Similar recoverries were made in Eluthumadduval, Mugamalai, Maravanpulavu 1 1/2 Kms South west of Thanankilappu and Valika
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A Sri Lankan Army press release said troops recovered 105 anti-personnel mines during clearing operations in Kilaly, on January 19, as part of the ongoing Operation Kinihara IX. Similar recoverries were made in Eluthumadduval, Mugamalai, Maravanpulavu 1 1/2 Kms South west of Thanankilappu and Valikamam area at Navaly about 7 Kms Northwest of Jaffna, too. Moreover, troops recovered a variety of arms ammunition in all these areas
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January - 20 
The Sri Lankan Army further said four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in an exchange of fire in the general area of Kilaly, on January 20. Also, the Army continued to recover anti-personnel mines in different parts of the peninsula.
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The Sri Lankan Army further said four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in an exchange of fire in the general area of Kilaly, on January 20. Also, the Army continued to recover anti-personnel mines in different parts of the peninsula.
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February - 7 
On February 7, six rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate incidents in areas of Muhamalai, Kilaly and Nagarkovil in Jaffna peninsula. In the first incident, three rebels were killed and six others injured as troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a
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On February 7, six rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate incidents in areas of Muhamalai, Kilaly and Nagarkovil in Jaffna peninsula. In the first incident, three rebels were killed and six others injured as troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a trench in the Muhamalai area. Three more rebels were killed, in the second encounter, in the general areas of Kilaly and Nagarkovil. In addition the troops on a clearing operation in the Muhamalai area claimed to have recovered 19 anti-personnel mines.
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February - 10 
In yet another development, security forces claimed they had arrested a suspected LTTE cadre in Madawachchikulam, Vavuniya, on February 10, and recovered a claymore mine and a kit meant for use by a Clombo-based LTTE suicide squad.
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In yet another development, security forces claimed they had arrested a suspected LTTE cadre in Madawachchikulam, Vavuniya, on February 10, and recovered a claymore mine and a kit meant for use by a Clombo-based LTTE suicide squad.
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February - 16 
In an incident, on the same day, Sri Lankan army claimed to have recovered fourteen anti-tank mines in Avaraikadu area in Jaffna Peninsula.
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In an incident, on the same day, Sri Lankan army claimed to have recovered fourteen anti-tank mines in Avaraikadu area in Jaffna Peninsula.
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February - 16 
On February 16, dead body of a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was recovered in Kokuvil area along with arms and ammunition.
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On February 16, dead body of a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was recovered in Kokuvil area along with arms and ammunition.
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February - 21 
In the Wanni, alert troops detected and defused a Claymore mine on board a public transport bus that left Murunkan for Vavuniya.
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In the Wanni, alert troops detected and defused a Claymore mine on board a public transport bus that left Murunkan for Vavuniya.
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March - 7 
A separate development, police in the Wanni, at Santhasolai, Vavuniya, arrested five persons and recovered some arms from their possession. Their identity is yet to be established.
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A separate development, police in the Wanni, at Santhasolai, Vavuniya, arrested five persons and recovered some arms from their possession. Their identity is yet to be established.
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March - 9 
A delayed report said troops took into custody the resident of a refugee camp in Vavuniya and in possession of a hand grenade on March 9. Also on the same day, naval troops arrested a civilian in Salli near Trincomalee. Further details are yet not known.
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A delayed report said troops took into custody the resident of a refugee camp in Vavuniya and in possession of a hand grenade on March 9. Also on the same day, naval troops arrested a civilian in Salli near Trincomalee. Further details are yet not known.
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March - 24 
Police in Jaffna seized a huge haul of sophisticated weapons and ammunition, on March 24, including anti-aircraft weapons and automatic firearms. Investigation is on to nab five LTTE cadres who are believed to have transshipped these weapons to Jaffna.
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Police in Jaffna seized a huge haul of sophisticated weapons and ammunition, on March 24, including anti-aircraft weapons and automatic firearms. Investigation is on to nab five LTTE cadres who are believed to have transshipped these weapons to Jaffna.
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March - 25 
On the same day, troops in Wanni claimed to have attacked an LTTE base in Pukkulam, North of Kalpitiya. Troops said they had seized three boats, three motors, 19 grenades, three T56 magazines, 200 rounds of T56 ammunition, 10 hand grenades, five shot guns, a pair of binoculars, a 20 l can of kerosen
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On the same day, troops in Wanni claimed to have attacked an LTTE base in Pukkulam, North of Kalpitiya. Troops said they had seized three boats, three motors, 19 grenades, three T56 magazines, 200 rounds of T56 ammunition, 10 hand grenades, five shot guns, a pair of binoculars, a 20 l can of kerosene, four diving flippers and five damaged boats. The rebels however, managed to escape before the raid.
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April - 4 
On the same day, acting on tip off, troops clamed to have recovered a claymore mine on the Muttur-Thoppur Road.
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On the same day, acting on tip off, troops clamed to have recovered a claymore mine on the Muttur-Thoppur Road.
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April - 5 
On April 5, troops claimed to have recovered a large cache of weapons at Point Pedro in Jaffna after a tip off by a civilian.
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On April 5, troops claimed to have recovered a large cache of weapons at Point Pedro in Jaffna after a tip off by a civilian.
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April - 6 
One soldier of the Sri Lankan army was reported to have sustained injuries during a mortar attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Ponnar, south west of Killali on April 6. There were no other incidents of violence reported. Official sources also reported that some mines a
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One soldier of the Sri Lankan army was reported to have sustained injuries during a mortar attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Ponnar, south west of Killali on April 6. There were no other incidents of violence reported. Official sources also reported that some mines and explosives were recovered by security forces during search operation at Kaithadi.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, delayed reports said that troops recovered 153 anti-personnel mines, a claymore mine and a hand grenade in Ponnar, Southwest of Kilali on April 8.
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Meanwhile, delayed reports said that troops recovered 153 anti-personnel mines, a claymore mine and a hand grenade in Ponnar, Southwest of Kilali on April 8.
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April - 11 
Meanwhile, police in Hingurakgoda, on April 11, acting on a tip off, claimed to have recovered two J. R. type hand grenades, a detonator and a 40 mm tomba cartridge during a search operation from the house of a fish vendor at Raja Ela, Minneriya. The fish vendor on interrogation stated that the arms
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Meanwhile, police in Hingurakgoda, on April 11, acting on a tip off, claimed to have recovered two J. R. type hand grenades, a detonator and a 40 mm tomba cartridge during a search operation from the house of a fish vendor at Raja Ela, Minneriya. The fish vendor on interrogation stated that the arms had been mortgaged to him by an Army deserter.
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April - 24 
According to Sri Lankan Army sources, on April 24 a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed in an encounter near Thirunelvely, 3.5km away from Jaffna. Some arms and ammunition was recovered from him.
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According to Sri Lankan Army sources, on April 24 a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed in an encounter near Thirunelvely, 3.5km away from Jaffna. Some arms and ammunition was recovered from him.
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May - 9 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that a soldier was injured in a mine explosion, planted by the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vempotukerni near Kilaly on May 9. The soldier was part of a group engaged in mine clearing operations in the area. In another incident
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that a soldier was injured in a mine explosion, planted by the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vempotukerni near Kilaly on May 9. The soldier was part of a group engaged in mine clearing operations in the area. In another incident, troops on a clearing operation at Nunavil near Chavakachcheri recovered a hidden cache of explosives.
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May - 11 
The rebels’ clandestine Voice of Tigers Radio said LTTE cadres laid an ambush and killed 12 soldiers in Sungawil, Polonnaruwa district, on May 11. The LTTE rebels recovered an AK light machine gun, assault rifles, pistols, communication equipment and night vision devices from the slain soldiers.
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The rebels’ clandestine Voice of Tigers Radio said LTTE cadres laid an ambush and killed 12 soldiers in Sungawil, Polonnaruwa district, on May 11. The LTTE rebels recovered an AK light machine gun, assault rifles, pistols, communication equipment and night vision devices from the slain soldiers.
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May - 16 
On May 16, in separate operations, troops raided two LTTE hideouts at Kokkuvil near Jaffna and Ampara town. Some mines and other explosives were seized in the operations.
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On May 16, in separate operations, troops raided two LTTE hideouts at Kokkuvil near Jaffna and Ampara town. Some mines and other explosives were seized in the operations.
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May - 18 
On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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May - 21 
In a separate incident, on May 21, four rebels were killed as the troops ambushed a group of rebels in the general area of Averikadu. Two rebels were killed in an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area. Police in Eravur claimed to have recovered a trapped bomb in Chenkaladi area.
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In a separate incident, on May 21, four rebels were killed as the troops ambushed a group of rebels in the general area of Averikadu. Two rebels were killed in an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area. Police in Eravur claimed to have recovered a trapped bomb in Chenkaladi area.
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May - 26 
On May 26, troops in Trincomalee recovered the bodies of two LTTE rebels who were killed while planting a claymore mine. Also, a suicide bomb jacket was recovered from the scene.
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On May 26, troops in Trincomalee recovered the bodies of two LTTE rebels who were killed while planting a claymore mine. Also, a suicide bomb jacket was recovered from the scene.
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June - 4 
Security force personnel of the Special Task Force killed 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and seized 10 T56 weapons, four AK 47 weapons, six RPGs, three Grenade launchers, and a variety of ammunition during a raid on a LTTE main base at Kanjikudichiaru near Akkaraipattu, in Ampara.
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Security force personnel of the Special Task Force killed 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and seized 10 T56 weapons, four AK 47 weapons, six RPGs, three Grenade launchers, and a variety of ammunition during a raid on a LTTE main base at Kanjikudichiaru near Akkaraipattu, in Ampara. The operation was code named 'Akunu Pahara,' (Thunder Strike) and was conducted on June 4, media reports from Sri Lanka said.
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June - 7 
Troops also recovered some weapons, following a tip-off, near Noonavil, in the Jaffna peninsula, on June 7.
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Troops also recovered some weapons, following a tip-off, near Noonavil, in the Jaffna peninsula, on June 7.
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June - 18 
In he Kilaly general area, troops lying in ambush attacked a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently left behind their weapons and fled without suffering any casualties. In yet another incident in the same area, on June 18, a soldier was killed in LTTE mortar shelling.
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In he Kilaly general area, troops lying in ambush attacked a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently left behind their weapons and fled without suffering any casualties. In yet another incident in the same area, on June 18, a soldier was killed in LTTE mortar shelling.
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June - 23 
The Sri Lankan Army said on June 24 that government troops laid an ambush on a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Koyilakkandi general area, 4km away from Thanankilappu and recovered a variety of arms, ammunition and explosives. The rebels fled from the area without suffe
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The Sri Lankan Army said on June 24 that government troops laid an ambush on a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Koyilakkandi general area, 4km away from Thanankilappu and recovered a variety of arms, ammunition and explosives. The rebels fled from the area without suffering any casualties. Also, on June 23 government troops killed a LTTE rebels in the Nagarkovil general area. On the same day, in a separate incident troops fired at two suspected LTTE cadres proceeding on a bicycle in the Muhamalai general area. The two might have been the Army said, though there was no independent confirmation.
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June - 25 
In a separate incident, six troops were killed while 20 more were wounded on June 25, in a claymore mine explosion set-off by the LTTE, which had hit a bus ferrying troops proceeding on vacation, in Madduvil North, 14km away from Jaffna. Troops later recovered another mine from the area and defused
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In a separate incident, six troops were killed while 20 more were wounded on June 25, in a claymore mine explosion set-off by the LTTE, which had hit a bus ferrying troops proceeding on vacation, in Madduvil North, 14km away from Jaffna. Troops later recovered another mine from the area and defused it.
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June - 25 
In Mannar, a suspected LTTE cadre escaped leaving behind some arms and ammunition when accosted by troops near a school building near the Pudukudiruppu general area.
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In Mannar, a suspected LTTE cadre escaped leaving behind some arms and ammunition when accosted by troops near a school building near the Pudukudiruppu general area.
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July - 8 
According to official media sources, two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an encounter at Sinnawatte, Amapara Sector, during the weekend. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain rebels. According to intercepted rebel transmissions, two more rebels w
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According to official media sources, two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an encounter at Sinnawatte, Amapara Sector, during the weekend. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain rebels. According to intercepted rebel transmissions, two more rebels were injured in the encounter.
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July - 15 
Sri Lankan media reports said, during the week end (week ending July 15, 2001) two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in confrontations with the security forces attached to the Sangamanknada Base Camp in Mummarikulam. Further, the reports said, one dead body was recovered a
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Sri Lankan media reports said, during the week end (week ending July 15, 2001) two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in confrontations with the security forces attached to the Sangamanknada Base Camp in Mummarikulam. Further, the reports said, one dead body was recovered and a search operation was launched to recover the other. Two weapons also had been recovered from the scene of the incident. This group had allegedly been responsible for the abduction of three Sinhala traders on July 12, 2001, the reports said.
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July - 17 
In Maravanpulavu, near Jaffna, troops recovered a hidden cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, on July 17.
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In Maravanpulavu, near Jaffna, troops recovered a hidden cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, on July 17.
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August - 2 
Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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August - 8 
Earlier, on August 8, troops engaged LTTE rebels at Palaimoddaikkulam near Vavuniya. Four rebels were killed in the operation and a T 56 gun and ammunition were recovered.
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Earlier, on August 8, troops engaged LTTE rebels at Palaimoddaikkulam near Vavuniya. Four rebels were killed in the operation and a T 56 gun and ammunition were recovered.
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August - 10 
In another incident in the area, two hand grenades and some ammunition were seized by troops from Palaiyoor.
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In another incident in the area, two hand grenades and some ammunition were seized by troops from Palaiyoor.
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August - 10 
In the same area, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by troops at Chenaikkudiyiruppu.
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In the same area, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and defused by troops at Chenaikkudiyiruppu.
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August - 10 
On the same day, LTTE rebels seized two boats of civilians in the Jaffna lagoon. The fishermen on the boat were released by the rebels.
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On the same day, LTTE rebels seized two boats of civilians in the Jaffna lagoon. The fishermen on the boat were released by the rebels.
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August - 10 
Troops conducted a search operation at Madduvil South near Chavakachcheri and seized some ammunition, explosives and related equipment.
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Troops conducted a search operation at Madduvil South near Chavakachcheri and seized some ammunition, explosives and related equipment.
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August - 13 
In a third incident, troops seized some explosives hidden at Nunavil.
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In a third incident, troops seized some explosives hidden at Nunavil.
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August - 15 
A civilian was arrested with a hand grenade, on August 15, in the Oddumavadi general area, 30km northwest of Batticaloa.
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A civilian was arrested with a hand grenade, on August 15, in the Oddumavadi general area, 30km northwest of Batticaloa.
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August - 20 
A civilian was abducted by suspected LTTE rebels from Dehiwatta near Trincomalee on August 20. On the same day, troops seized and destroyed two LTTE mines and some other explosive material from Ariyalai near Jaffna before these could cause any damage.
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A civilian was abducted by suspected LTTE rebels from Dehiwatta near Trincomalee on August 20. On the same day, troops seized and destroyed two LTTE mines and some other explosive material from Ariyalai near Jaffna before these could cause any damage.
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August - 21 
In an incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and destroyed by troops at Eravur near Batticaloa.
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In an incident, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected and destroyed by troops at Eravur near Batticaloa.
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August - 24 
Troops recovered a large quantity of ammunition in the general areas of Madduvil South and Sarasalai.
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Troops recovered a large quantity of ammunition in the general areas of Madduvil South and Sarasalai.
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August - 26 
Delayed reports from official Sri Lankan media sources said that police recovered bombs and other explosives from an abandoned house at Kopai South near Jaffna on August 26. The explosives are suspected to have been stored by the LTTE.
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Delayed reports from official Sri Lankan media sources said that police recovered bombs and other explosives from an abandoned house at Kopai South near Jaffna on August 26. The explosives are suspected to have been stored by the LTTE.
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August - 29 
In an operation, police recovered a grenade from Talaimannar near Mannar.
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In an operation, police recovered a grenade from Talaimannar near Mannar.
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August - 30 
The Sri Lankan Army, on August 30, 2001, conducted a clearing operation in the Nawatkuli general area near Chavakachcheri, and recovered two 81mm mortar bombs.
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The Sri Lankan Army, on August 30, 2001, conducted a clearing operation in the Nawatkuli general area near Chavakachcheri, and recovered two 81mm mortar bombs.
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September - 3 
The Sri Lankan Army said on September 3, 2001 that government troops continued with the search operations in the Thanankilappu general area, some 3km south of Chavakachcheri, on September 2, and recovered a variety of sophisticated arms and ammunition. Besides many grenades too were discovered and d
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The Sri Lankan Army said on September 3, 2001 that government troops continued with the search operations in the Thanankilappu general area, some 3km south of Chavakachcheri, on September 2, and recovered a variety of sophisticated arms and ammunition. Besides many grenades too were discovered and destroyed.
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September - 7 
Troops conducting clearing operations at Meesalai near Chavakachcheri recovered a grenade and a mortar bomb on September 7. These were defused. In another similar incident, three claymore mines were recovered by a Navy patrol party at Pesalai near Mannar. In a third such seizure, police recovered tw
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Troops conducting clearing operations at Meesalai near Chavakachcheri recovered a grenade and a mortar bomb on September 7. These were defused. In another similar incident, three claymore mines were recovered by a Navy patrol party at Pesalai near Mannar. In a third such seizure, police recovered two rifles and ammunition from a tractor at Puliyanthivu near Batticaloa Town. The driver of the tractor has been arrested and is being questioned. Preliminary investigations into this incident revealed that these weapons had been collected from Kokkadicholai and were transporting towards Pudur to be handed over to an LTTE sympathiser.
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September - 8 
A day earlier, the Sri Lankan Navy, on September 8, 2001, came under a grenade attack in the waters off Koneswaram Kovil, Trincomalee. Naval personnel recovered three fiber glass boats and had also taken into custody one person among a group of five who had jumped into the waters on being accosted.
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A day earlier, the Sri Lankan Navy, on September 8, 2001, came under a grenade attack in the waters off Koneswaram Kovil, Trincomalee. Naval personnel recovered three fiber glass boats and had also taken into custody one person among a group of five who had jumped into the waters on being accosted. Several rounds of ammunition of various makes were recovered, besides a large quantity of food items. The identity of the arrested person is yet to be established.
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September - 9 
On September 9, personnel of the Special Task Force captured a LTTE base in the Kanchikudichchiaru general area, some 30km south of Ampara. Reports said there were no casualties in the incident, but arms and ammunition of various makes were recovered from the base.
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On September 9, personnel of the Special Task Force captured a LTTE base in the Kanchikudichchiaru general area, some 30km south of Ampara. Reports said there were no casualties in the incident, but arms and ammunition of various makes were recovered from the base.
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September - 11 September - 12
The Sri Lankan Army said six woman cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) were killed in an ambush laid by troops in the Lindugala general area, 11km east of Arlaganwila, on September 12. Several arms and a communication set were recovered later from the scene of the ambush. In another
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The Sri Lankan Army said six woman cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) were killed in an ambush laid by troops in the Lindugala general area, 11km east of Arlaganwila, on September 12. Several arms and a communication set were recovered later from the scene of the ambush. In another incident, three LTTE rebels were killed in the Kokkuthoduvai general area, 17km northeast of Pulmoddai, on September 11, in artillery shelling by troops.
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September - 13 
Government troops arrested near Kodikamam a Chavakachcheri youth on suspicion on September 13, in the Jaffna peninsula and recovered an Anti-Personnel Mine, a detonator from his possession.
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Government troops arrested near Kodikamam a Chavakachcheri youth on suspicion on September 13, in the Jaffna peninsula and recovered an Anti-Personnel Mine, a detonator from his possession.
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September - 18 
Also, troops recovered five AK 47 weapons on September 18 in the Periyavalan general area, Jaffna peninsula, on the basis of information provided by residents in the area.
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Also, troops recovered five AK 47 weapons on September 18 in the Periyavalan general area, Jaffna peninsula, on the basis of information provided by residents in the area.
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September - 21 
Official media sources said that a soldier was injured in a mortar attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai, on September 21. Troops did not retaliate since they were observing a truce in view of an UNICEF polio immunisation programme in the area. Meanwhile, troop
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Official media sources said that a soldier was injured in a mortar attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai, on September 21. Troops did not retaliate since they were observing a truce in view of an UNICEF polio immunisation programme in the area. Meanwhile, troops on a clearing operation at Nunavil, seized some weapons, ammunition and radio equipment suspected to have been stashed by the LTTE. A human skeleton too was found, which troops suspected, was that of a rebel killed earlier in the area.
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September - 27 
Also, troops arrested one person and recovered two claymore mines from his possession on September 27 from Sittandy general area, near Valachchenai.
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Also, troops arrested one person and recovered two claymore mines from his possession on September 27 from Sittandy general area, near Valachchenai.
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September - 29 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Galkanda general area, 20km away from Polonnaruwa, on September 29. Some arms and ammunition were recovered later from the scene.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Galkanda general area, 20km away from Polonnaruwa, on September 29. Some arms and ammunition were recovered later from the scene.
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October - 12 
A suspected LTTE rebel was arrested from Ariyalai near Jaffna on October 12. A rifle and some ammunition were also seized from his possession.
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A suspected LTTE rebel was arrested from Ariyalai near Jaffna on October 12. A rifle and some ammunition were also seized from his possession.
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October - 13 
On October 14, government troops on patrol ran into a group of LTTE rebels and engaged them in the Panankaikulam general area, 4km south of Chavakachcheri. There were no casualties on either side. But, troops recovered a variety of arms and ammunition and a claymore mine from the site.
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On October 14, government troops on patrol ran into a group of LTTE rebels and engaged them in the Panankaikulam general area, 4km south of Chavakachcheri. There were no casualties on either side. But, troops recovered a variety of arms and ammunition and a claymore mine from the site.
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October - 15 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops laid an ambush and intercepted a group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, killing three persons and recovered a boat that was being taken towards the waters, 3km north west of Trincomalee, on October 15. One person had escaped unhu
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops laid an ambush and intercepted a group of suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, killing three persons and recovered a boat that was being taken towards the waters, 3km north west of Trincomalee, on October 15. One person had escaped unhurt. Also on the same day, Naval troops recovered a hand grenade upon searching two persons at a check post 4km north of Trincomalee.
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October - 20 
Delayed reports said that SFs recovered some weapons, ammunition and other items from a suspected LTTE hide-out at Nonoovil near Eluthumadduval.
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Delayed reports said that SFs recovered some weapons, ammunition and other items from a suspected LTTE hide-out at Nonoovil near Eluthumadduval.
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October - 23 
Two suspected LTTE rebels were killed in an encounter in Vavuniya on October 23. Security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Two suspected LTTE rebels were killed in an encounter in Vavuniya on October 23. Security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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October - 26 
Security forces conducted a search operation in Thanankilappu, near Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna peninsula, and recovered a huge quantity of bombs and other explosive materials.
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Security forces conducted a search operation in Thanankilappu, near Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna peninsula, and recovered a huge quantity of bombs and other explosive materials.
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October - 28 
Other reports said government troops on a search operation in the Neelapola general area, some 12km south of Muttur, recovered the decomposed body of an LTTE cadre, on 28 October, and some arms.
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Other reports said government troops on a search operation in the Neelapola general area, some 12km south of Muttur, recovered the decomposed body of an LTTE cadre, on 28 October, and some arms.
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November - 3 
Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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November - 12 
Official sources added that troops seized explosives from a hide-out at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri.
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Official sources added that troops seized explosives from a hide-out at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri.
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November - 15 
Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord,
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Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord, 50m of flexible wire, a push bicycle among other things were also recovered from the ‘safe house’.
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November - 22 
Reports also said troops raided a hideout of the LTTE at Sitandy colony, 24 away from Batticaloa and recovered several items, including cyanide capsules. It is suspected that at least one rebel cadre was either injured or killed during the raid, on November 22
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Reports also said troops raided a hideout of the LTTE at Sitandy colony, 24 away from Batticaloa and recovered several items, including cyanide capsules. It is suspected that at least one rebel cadre was either injured or killed during the raid, on November 22
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November - 25 
In another incident, an LTTE rebel was arrested and a gun and ammunition seized from him at Morakottanchenai near Batticaloa.
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In another incident, an LTTE rebel was arrested and a gun and ammunition seized from him at Morakottanchenai near Batticaloa.
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November - 26 
In another incident, a suspected LTTE rebel was killed after he attempted to snatch the weapon of a soldier while being searched at a roadblock at Irupalai near Jaffna. A grenade and a cyanide capsule were seized from the possession of the slain rebel.
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In another incident, a suspected LTTE rebel was killed after he attempted to snatch the weapon of a soldier while being searched at a roadblock at Irupalai near Jaffna. A grenade and a cyanide capsule were seized from the possession of the slain rebel.
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November - 26 
In another successful operation, troops detected an LTTE claymore mine at Kongollewa, near Kebitigollewa and destroyed it before it could cause any damage.
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In another successful operation, troops detected an LTTE claymore mine at Kongollewa, near Kebitigollewa and destroyed it before it could cause any damage.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, troops successfully destroyed an LTTE parcel bomb that was delivered at an Army camp at Muttur near Trincomalee. There was no damage reported.
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Meanwhile, troops successfully destroyed an LTTE parcel bomb that was delivered at an Army camp at Muttur near Trincomalee. There was no damage reported.
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November - 26 
On the same day, troops on a clearing patrol in the general areas of Karathivu and Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered two hand grenades and forty 120 mm mortar bombs hidden inside a shrub. These were later destroyed. Troops suspect that LTTE rebels had left behind these bombs.
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On the same day, troops on a clearing patrol in the general areas of Karathivu and Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered two hand grenades and forty 120 mm mortar bombs hidden inside a shrub. These were later destroyed. Troops suspect that LTTE rebels had left behind these bombs.
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November - 27 
Earlier, on November 27, some ammunition was seized from a civilian’s residence after troops conducted search operations at Nanthavil near Jaffna.
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Earlier, on November 27, some ammunition was seized from a civilian’s residence after troops conducted search operations at Nanthavil near Jaffna.
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November - 27 
On the same day, troops on a search operation in the general areas of Thanankilappu and Antanantidai, South West of Chavakachcheri, recovered some explosives left behind by LTTE rebels. These were destroyed before they could cause any damage.
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On the same day, troops on a search operation in the general areas of Thanankilappu and Antanantidai, South West of Chavakachcheri, recovered some explosives left behind by LTTE rebels. These were destroyed before they could cause any damage.
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December - 3 
Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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December - 6 December - 7
Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued after troops intercepted a LTTE group in the area
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Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued after troops intercepted a LTTE group in the area and recovered the bodies of seven LTTE rebels after the encounter.
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December - 7 
Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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December - 11 
In another instance of recovery, government troops recovered T-56 weapons and explosives following a confrontation with a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently fled from the scene, on December 11, in the Nikawewa general area, 4kmnorth of Welioya. Two soldiers were wounded in the clashes.
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In another instance of recovery, government troops recovered T-56 weapons and explosives following a confrontation with a group of LTTE rebels, who had subsequently fled from the scene, on December 11, in the Nikawewa general area, 4kmnorth of Welioya. Two soldiers were wounded in the clashes.
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December - 11 
The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, which were reportedly buried by the Liberation Tiger
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The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, which were reportedly buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels for use on a later date.
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December - 15 
Two government troops and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel were killed in clashes in the Kakkayankulam general area, 19km away from Vavuniya, on December 15. Another soldier was wounded in the incident, the Army said. Besides, a huge haul of arms, explosives, communication equipment
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Two government troops and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel were killed in clashes in the Kakkayankulam general area, 19km away from Vavuniya, on December 15. Another soldier was wounded in the incident, the Army said. Besides, a huge haul of arms, explosives, communication equipment and a Global Positioning System (GPS) were recovered from the site.
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December - 20 
The Army recovered two hand grenades from the Salambaikulam general area, 12km away from Vavuniya, following a tip-off, on December 20.
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The Army recovered two hand grenades from the Salambaikulam general area, 12km away from Vavuniya, following a tip-off, on December 20.
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