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Recovery of Arms:2007
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January - 2 
SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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January - 3 
Special Task Force recovered one T 56 weapon, five magazines, hundred and forty-six ammunition, four hand grenades and an antenna of a radio set hidden in the jungle close to the Kalikumaram village on Vavuniya – Mannar Main supply route.
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Special Task Force recovered one T 56 weapon, five magazines, hundred and forty-six ammunition, four hand grenades and an antenna of a radio set hidden in the jungle close to the Kalikumaram village on Vavuniya – Mannar Main supply route.
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January - 4 
Daily News reports that two home guards were arrested for alleged links with the LTTE at Katuvanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district January 3. Senior Superintendent of Police Polonnaruwa Jayantha Wickramasinghe said the two home guards were attached to Welikanda police. He also said t
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Daily News reports that two home guards were arrested for alleged links with the LTTE at Katuvanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district January 3. Senior Superintendent of Police Polonnaruwa Jayantha Wickramasinghe said the two home guards were attached to Welikanda police. He also said two claymore mines, five detonators, an AK-47 and 20 rounds of ammunition were recovered in a jungle close to their houses. "The two suspects revealed that the weapons were given by the LTTE cadres from Vakarai to assassinate some Army personnel," he further said, adding, "It is believed that they had maintained a close relationship with the Tigers in the last six months."
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January - 4 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine filled with 30 rounds from the Pothpaathy area of Jaffna district on January 3. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher, one claymore mine remote control device, one 9-volt battery, two metres of detonator code and two 9 mm pistol am
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine filled with 30 rounds from the Pothpaathy area of Jaffna district on January 3. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher, one claymore mine remote control device, one 9-volt battery, two metres of detonator code and two 9 mm pistol ammunition rounds from the Kantharamadam area. Troops on route clearing patrol in the Thandikulamb area of Vavuniya district recovered a remote controlled claymore mine.
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January - 5 
On January 5, two sailors were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Naval truck in the Alers Garden area of Trincomalee district.
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On January 5, two sailors were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a Naval truck in the Alers Garden area of Trincomalee district.
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January - 5 
Troops recovered three hand grenades, three magazines and hundred and sixty-seven T-56 ammunition rounds from the Kopai area of Jaffna district on January 5. Elsewhere, at Kokuvil, troops recovered a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and sixty rounds of T-56 ammunition. Troops also recovered one cla
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Troops recovered three hand grenades, three magazines and hundred and sixty-seven T-56 ammunition rounds from the Kopai area of Jaffna district on January 5. Elsewhere, at Kokuvil, troops recovered a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and sixty rounds of T-56 ammunition. Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one remote controller and mobile phone from Kodikamam area on January 7.
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January - 7 
According to Associated Press, elite anti-terrorist commandoes seized a truck packed with explosives when they overran a key LTTE base in the Ampara district. The Military said the vehicle was destined for targets in the capital. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told reporters that a
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According to Associated Press, elite anti-terrorist commandoes seized a truck packed with explosives when they overran a key LTTE base in the Ampara district. The Military said the vehicle was destined for targets in the capital. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told reporters that a LTTE base in Eastern Ampara district fell on January 7 to the Special Task Force personnel, who also recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The outfit was reportedly planning to use the truck and the explosives to carry out suicide attacks in the capital Colombo, the Defense Ministry said.
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January - 9 
Security forces recovered claymore mine from the Nallur area of Jaffna district on January 9.
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Security forces recovered claymore mine from the Nallur area of Jaffna district on January 9.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by t
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On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the clashes. Earlier in the day, troops conducted a search in the same area and recovered three T-56 weapons and two claymore mines.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore mines of 5-kg each with 100 m of flexible wire, one h
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On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore mines of 5-kg each with 100 m of flexible wire, one hand grenade, 90 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition rounds, an electrical detonator, a firing device, one pouch, one claymore pack, seven pairs of rubber slippers, one black jacket, two sarongs, a civil cap and four packets of biscuits.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide capsule, two bicycles and Rs.340 (US$ 3) from the Ma
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On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide capsule, two bicycles and Rs.340 (US$ 3) from the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa district. At Vadiri in the Jaffna district, troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine laid on the Jaffna - Point Pedro road.
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January - 10 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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January - 10 
Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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January - 12 
On January 12, two pressure mines, two anti-personnel mines and five hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered twelve 81-mm mortar bombs from the Pahalathoppur area. Troops on route clearing patrol recovered a claymore mine from the Ne
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On January 12, two pressure mines, two anti-personnel mines and five hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Muttur area of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered twelve 81-mm mortar bombs from the Pahalathoppur area. Troops on route clearing patrol recovered a claymore mine from the Nelupkulam area of Vavuniya district January 13.
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January - 13 
Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, four T-56 magazines, hundred and twenty live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 5.85 mm rifle with silencer, one magazine and twenty four live rounds and one mobile phone with a SIM card from the Uduppiddi area of Jaffna district on January 13. Elsewhere, on Jan
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Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, four T-56 magazines, hundred and twenty live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 5.85 mm rifle with silencer, one magazine and twenty four live rounds and one mobile phone with a SIM card from the Uduppiddi area of Jaffna district on January 13. Elsewhere, on January 12, troops recovered one RPG bomb, two 60-mm bomb, one hand grenade, one trap gun, one 9-mm pistol, one 9-mm magazine, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phones and a T- 81 Weapon from the Navankuli, Mantikai and Muhamale areas. On the same day, during a cordon and search operation troops recovered one 81 weapon from the Muhamale area of the same district. At Karaveddi, troops recovered an improvised claymore mine on January 11.
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountered a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, i
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountered a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, identified as Dileep of LTTE Intelligence Wing and recovered one T-56 Mark II weapon, 148 ammunition, five T-56 magazines, one pack, two albums, one dog tag (No0826) and a few other items in his possession, adds Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During further search operation in the same area troops recovered one more cadre’s dead body, identified as Shankar, a senior cadre of the LTTE Military Wing, on January 15. ‘Major’ Shankar’s main task had been to collect extortion from Tamil civilians, adds Colombo Page. Details of the three other cadres killed during the operation were not available.
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January - 15 
During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one re
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During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one remote controlled claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
Troops recovered one hand grenade and 350 gram of C4 explosives from the Kallikai area in Jaffna district on January 15. Troops also recovered three T-56 magazines and 55 ammunition from the Pollady area. At Meesalai, troops recovered one claymore mine with a remote control on January 14.
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Troops recovered one hand grenade and 350 gram of C4 explosives from the Kallikai area in Jaffna district on January 15. Troops also recovered three T-56 magazines and 55 ammunition from the Pollady area. At Meesalai, troops recovered one claymore mine with a remote control on January 14.
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January - 16 
Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on January 16 despite heavy LTTE resistance, reports Sri
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Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on January 16 despite heavy LTTE resistance, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops were in the process of consolidating their positions after taking control of the third defence line of the LTTE when last reports came in. Troops found the dead bodies of at least 30 cadres lying scattered in the area, close to the captured LTTE defence line in Panichchankerny and Kadjuwatta areas. They also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. However, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net said 40 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed and that the outfit lost only seven cadres, adds Associated Press
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January - 16 
Troops recovered one micro pistol with magazine and five 9-mm rounds inside a well in the Navaladi area of Jaffna district on January 16.
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Troops recovered one micro pistol with magazine and five 9-mm rounds inside a well in the Navaladi area of Jaffna district on January 16.
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January - 18 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's efforts to take the outfit-held areas, but denied that
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's efforts to take the outfit-held areas, but denied that four cadres were killed. "They are trying to enter into our areas, but our fighters are resisting successfully," he said. Daily News adds that security forces (SFs) took complete control over territories from Kadjuwatte to Panichenkerni and Ichchilampattu and Uppural areas after consolidating their positions in the newly captured areas. According to a spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security, SFs recovered three T-56 rifles, an LTTE Communication Set and a machine gun following the clashes with the LTTE.
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January - 18 
Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines, one RPG weapon, eight 40-mm grenades, one commun
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Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines, one RPG weapon, eight 40-mm grenades, one communication set, one LTTE combat uniform, one Sri Lanka Air Force camouflage uniform and a few other items from the location.
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January - 19 
The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of the dead bodies of the outfit cadres were transferr
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The dead a body of a LTTE cadre and a haul of weapons were recovered by the SF personnel following a confrontation with the outfit cadres in the Trincomalee district. A large number of cadres are believed to have been killed in this attack. Most of the dead bodies of the outfit cadres were transferred by their fellow cadres, the report added.
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January - 19 
Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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January - 19 
Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, one flexible wire role and 250 g of C-4 explosives at Thavasikulam in the Jaffna district. Troops also recovered one T-56, one T-56 magazine and one communication set from Uppuweli in the Trincomalee district.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, one flexible wire role and 250 g of C-4 explosives at Thavasikulam in the Jaffna district. Troops also recovered one T-56, one T-56 magazine and one communication set from Uppuweli in the Trincomalee district.
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January - 20 
Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Mankerny troops recovered one claymore
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Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Mankerny troops recovered one claymore mine, two hand grenades and one detonator.
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January - 21 
Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE leader along with a micro pistol, hand grenade and a detonator from the Panichchankerni area on January 21, reports Colombo page
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Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE leader along with a micro pistol, hand grenade and a detonator from the Panichchankerni area on January 21, reports Colombo page
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January - 21 
The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG, two T-56 automatic rifles, a communication devic
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The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG, two T-56 automatic rifles, a communication device, 10 handgrenades and rounds were captured by the LTTE.
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January - 21 
Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a la
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Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a large number sustained injuries in the incident. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, one RPG, one 12.7 weapon and 18 T-56 assault rifles.
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January - 23 
At Tavasikulam in the Jaffna district, troops recovered three RPG High Explosive bombs and two RPG Chargers. Elsewhere, four hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Kalviyankadu area on January 21. Troops also recovered a length of detonator code and three 9V batteries from the Karaveddi are
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At Tavasikulam in the Jaffna district, troops recovered three RPG High Explosive bombs and two RPG Chargers. Elsewhere, four hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Kalviyankadu area on January 21. Troops also recovered a length of detonator code and three 9V batteries from the Karaveddi area.
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January - 23 
The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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January - 23 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 38 T-56 ammunition from the Marambakulam area of Vavuniya district. One claymore mine, four detonators and a length of wire was recovered by troops from the Trincomalee town.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 38 T-56 ammunition from the Marambakulam area of Vavuniya district. One claymore mine, four detonators and a length of wire was recovered by troops from the Trincomalee town.
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January - 24 
A day earlier, troops opened fire at two LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the SFs FDL at Kachchai in the Jaffna district, killing one of them, while another one managed to escape. One T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS, one mobile Phone, one cyanide capsule, three hand grenades were rec
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A day earlier, troops opened fire at two LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the SFs FDL at Kachchai in the Jaffna district, killing one of them, while another one managed to escape. One T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS, one mobile Phone, one cyanide capsule, three hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain militant. Later, on the same day, another LTTE cadre committed suicide by detonating a hand grenade on seeing the arrival of soldiers troops. According to official sources, the LTTE cadre had escaped from the Thanankilappu – Aruppuweli area. Two hand grenades, one pouch, two sarongs and two shirts were recovered from his possession.
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January - 24 
Security forces also recovered a claymore mine from the Sarasalei area of Jaffna district. Six claymore mines with circuits, five hand grenades and 2000 of T-56 ammunitions wee recovered by troops from the Nagarippakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Security forces also recovered a claymore mine from the Sarasalei area of Jaffna district. Six claymore mines with circuits, five hand grenades and 2000 of T-56 ammunitions wee recovered by troops from the Nagarippakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 24 
Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 24 
Troops recovered two claymore mines, six 60 mm mortar bombs, fifteen 60 mm mortar fuses, three LMG drums, twenty meters of detonator code, one area map and fifteen photographs of LTTE cadres from the Kaddawana area. At Verugal Aru in the same district, troops recovered one T-56 weapon and one L 200
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Troops recovered two claymore mines, six 60 mm mortar bombs, fifteen 60 mm mortar fuses, three LMG drums, twenty meters of detonator code, one area map and fifteen photographs of LTTE cadres from the Kaddawana area. At Verugal Aru in the same district, troops recovered one T-56 weapon and one L 200 damaged.
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January - 24 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol at Velvetithurai in the Jaffna district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one dead body of an LTTE cadre, one dog tag, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phone and two compact d
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol at Velvetithurai in the Jaffna district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one dead body of an LTTE cadre, one dog tag, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phone and two compact disks from the incident site.
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January - 25 
Three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another injured in an encounter that followed an attack by the LTTE cadres on security forces (SFs) at the Janakapura – Kokuthduwai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Welioya area of the Moneragala district on January
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Three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and another injured in an encounter that followed an attack by the LTTE cadres on security forces (SFs) at the Janakapura – Kokuthduwai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Welioya area of the Moneragala district on January 25. During a subsequent search operation, troops recovered dead body of a LTTE female cadre, one T-81 magazine, 30 T-56 ammunition, four locally made primers, one hand grenade, one firing device, one remote controller, 15 meters of detonator cord, one flexible wire roll, one electric detonator, one belt order, one dog tag (No.0425), one cyanide capsule and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 25 
Troops at Kayankulam in the Vavuniya district fired at LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered the dead body of one, one belt order, two hand grenades, four magazines and one dog tag.
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Troops at Kayankulam in the Vavuniya district fired at LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered the dead body of one, one belt order, two hand grenades, four magazines and one dog tag.
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January - 25 
Troops recovered one claymore mine from the Karaveddi area. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, six magazines and 160 ammunition from Sarasalae area in the same district.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine from the Karaveddi area. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, six magazines and 160 ammunition from Sarasalae area in the same district.
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January - 26 
A day earlier, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district and recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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January - 26 
A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre
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A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with pistol and communication equipment.
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January - 27 
Special Task Force personnel recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body, one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the Udaiaditulyankulam area of Mannar district.
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Special Task Force personnel recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body, one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, one hand grenade and one dog tag from the Udaiaditulyankulam area of Mannar district.
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January - 27 
Troops belonging to the Special Task Force (STF) killed a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Pillayaradi in Vavuniya on January 27, Sri Lanka Army sources said. A T 56 weapon and a hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadre.
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Troops belonging to the Special Task Force (STF) killed a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Pillayaradi in Vavuniya on January 27, Sri Lanka Army sources said. A T 56 weapon and a hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadre.
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January - 29 
Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Irupilai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, Police recovered a hand grenade from the Sththankerni area.
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Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Irupilai area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, Police recovered a hand grenade from the Sththankerni area.
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January - 29 
Elsewhere, on January 29, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Elsewhere, on January 29, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 29 
On January 29, two female LTTE cadres, identified as Somanathan Pillai Iruppe Letchchmi and Nadaraja Suredini, carrying a hand grenade were arrested at Kuburumule roadblock in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district when they were trying to enter the cleared areas (area under Government control).
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On January 29, two female LTTE cadres, identified as Somanathan Pillai Iruppe Letchchmi and Nadaraja Suredini, carrying a hand grenade were arrested at Kuburumule roadblock in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district when they were trying to enter the cleared areas (area under Government control).
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January - 30 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one tripod, one electric detonator and one firing device, one Icon radio set and an antenna from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on January 30.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one tripod, one electric detonator and one firing device, one Icon radio set and an antenna from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on January 30.
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January - 31 
A huge cache of arms was seized by the troops at Veppankulam in Vavuniya on January 31-morning.
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A huge cache of arms was seized by the troops at Veppankulam in Vavuniya on January 31-morning.
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January - 31 
Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the stores of Narayan Hindu Kovil in the Jaffna district on January 31.
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Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the stores of Narayan Hindu Kovil in the Jaffna district on January 31.
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February - 1 
MOD Website reports that the Special Task Force (STF) personnel marching ahead in their operation Niyathai Jaya (Definite Victory) seized LTTE ‘Jeewananda Base’ located inside the Kangikadaichi Aru jungle of Ampara district on February 1. STF sources said that this camp had been used by the LTTE to
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MOD Website reports that the Special Task Force (STF) personnel marching ahead in their operation Niyathai Jaya (Definite Victory) seized LTTE ‘Jeewananda Base’ located inside the Kangikadaichi Aru jungle of Ampara district on February 1. STF sources said that this camp had been used by the LTTE to train child soldiers. Radio conversation among the terrorists has revealed that at least 16 LTTE cadres suffered injuries in the STF attack. One machine gun, 24 hand grenades, 300 rounds of ammunition, communication equipment and a large stock of food items were found inside the camp.
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February - 1 
Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and s
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Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and sophisticated.
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February - 2 
Another hand grenade was recovered by the SFs at Pesalai in the Mannar district.
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Another hand grenade was recovered by the SFs at Pesalai in the Mannar district.
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February - 2 
Another hand grenade was recovered from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna town.
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Another hand grenade was recovered from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna town.
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February - 2 
Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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February - 2 
Naval troops on duty recovered a hand grenade from the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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Naval troops on duty recovered a hand grenade from the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a home guard suspected to be linked to the LTTE, and following his interrogation recovered a claymore mine, a 81-mm Mortar bomb, two hand grenades, a detonator, 1m length detonator code and an electric circuit, hidden at his residence at Jayanthiyaya in the Valaichchen
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a home guard suspected to be linked to the LTTE, and following his interrogation recovered a claymore mine, a 81-mm Mortar bomb, two hand grenades, a detonator, 1m length detonator code and an electric circuit, hidden at his residence at Jayanthiyaya in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Ministry of Defence Website.
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February - 2 
Troops conducted a search and clearing operation in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district and recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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Troops conducted a search and clearing operation in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district and recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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February - 4 
On February 4, troops recovered a claymore mine hidden in a three-wheeler by the LTTE which reportedly planned to attack Colombo on the eve of 59th Independence Day celebrations.
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On February 4, troops recovered a claymore mine hidden in a three-wheeler by the LTTE which reportedly planned to attack Colombo on the eve of 59th Independence Day celebrations.
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February - 4 
Troops also recovered two claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, one silencer weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS and one compass from Madduvil area in the Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered two claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, one silencer weapon, two T-56 magazines, one GPS and one compass from Madduvil area in the Jaffna district.
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February - 6 
Three persons of Sinhalese origin were arrested from an unspecified area on February 6 for aiding LTTE cadres. A large haul of weapons, ammunition, pistols, hand grenades, six kilograms of C-4 explosives, electric detonators, shot guns were recovered from the arrested persons.
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Three persons of Sinhalese origin were arrested from an unspecified area on February 6 for aiding LTTE cadres. A large haul of weapons, ammunition, pistols, hand grenades, six kilograms of C-4 explosives, electric detonators, shot guns were recovered from the arrested persons.
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February - 6 
Troops deployed at Iyattalai in Jaffna recovered a claymore mine weighing about eight kilograms while on route clearing on February 6.
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Troops deployed at Iyattalai in Jaffna recovered a claymore mine weighing about eight kilograms while on route clearing on February 6.
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February - 7 
A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation
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A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation led to the recovery of two hand grenades.
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February - 7 
Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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February - 8 
In a search operation in the same area troops found an abandoned LTTE suicide boat laden with claymore mines at Paldenai beach area in Vakare. Among other recoveries from the same area were a tractor with its trailer, two motorbikes, eight anti personnel mines, two magazines with live ammunition, tw
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In a search operation in the same area troops found an abandoned LTTE suicide boat laden with claymore mines at Paldenai beach area in Vakare. Among other recoveries from the same area were a tractor with its trailer, two motorbikes, eight anti personnel mines, two magazines with live ammunition, two LTTE dog tags and one LTTE identity card.
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February - 10 
Troops also recovered one 120 mm mortar bipod without wheels, four claymore mines and 17 anti personnel mines, from Ilandamodu in Vakarai, according to defence ministry sources.
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Troops also recovered one 120 mm mortar bipod without wheels, four claymore mines and 17 anti personnel mines, from Ilandamodu in Vakarai, according to defence ministry sources.
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February - 10 
Troops recovered five more anti-personnel mines from Verugal in Vakarai area on February 10.
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Troops recovered five more anti-personnel mines from Verugal in Vakarai area on February 10.
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February - 10 
Troops recovered three claymore mines with three stands, three T-56 assault riffles, one hand grenade, one tiger camouflage kit and two traveling bags hidden inside of a bush in Thambalagamuwa area in Anuradhapura district on February 10.
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Troops recovered three claymore mines with three stands, three T-56 assault riffles, one hand grenade, one tiger camouflage kit and two traveling bags hidden inside of a bush in Thambalagamuwa area in Anuradhapura district on February 10.
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February - 11 
Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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February - 12 
A LTTE cadre was killed by the Sri Lankan Navy in a retaliatory attack in the seas off Poduwakattu in Trincomalee on February 12 (today), according to defence ministry sources. The Navy destroyed a boat of the LTTE and captured another and recovered some weapons from the boat.
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A LTTE cadre was killed by the Sri Lankan Navy in a retaliatory attack in the seas off Poduwakattu in Trincomalee on February 12 (today), according to defence ministry sources. The Navy destroyed a boat of the LTTE and captured another and recovered some weapons from the boat.
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February - 12 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), on February 12, successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on a naval patrol and killed over eight LTTE cadres in the South coast off Poduwakkattu at Trincomalee, Daily News reports. The SLN also completely destroyed one LTTE boat and damaged another in the attack. Navy Spokesman
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), on February 12, successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on a naval patrol and killed over eight LTTE cadres in the South coast off Poduwakkattu at Trincomalee, Daily News reports. The SLN also completely destroyed one LTTE boat and damaged another in the attack. Navy Spokesman Commander D.P.K. Dassanayake said that the Navy recovered a 12.7 mm machine gun, 7.62mm Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), a T-56 assault riffle, four life jackets and a communication set in the damaged boat. "The boats were equipped with machine guns and 85 horsepower out board motors," he added.
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February - 14 
The Army, on February 14, recovered 690 kilograms of C4 type explosives from Ariyalai in the Jaffna peninsula. According to Colombo Page, the seizure is the largest explosives stock recovered during a single raid.
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The Army, on February 14, recovered 690 kilograms of C4 type explosives from Ariyalai in the Jaffna peninsula. According to Colombo Page, the seizure is the largest explosives stock recovered during a single raid.
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February - 16 
Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and destroyed two of the outfit’s boats hauling a large quantity of steel balls, which are normally used for bombs, off the coast of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam area on February 16, Colombo Page reports. Accordi
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Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and destroyed two of the outfit’s boats hauling a large quantity of steel balls, which are normally used for bombs, off the coast of Kalpitiya in the Puttalam area on February 16, Colombo Page reports. According to defence sources, the SLN recovered one million steel balls from the boats. SLN divers also found four motor engines, one T-56 weapon, four hand grenades and a satellite phone from the two boats.
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February - 17 
During a search operation in Trincomalee, troops recovered 48 T-56 assault rifles, two T-81 rifles and 210 magazines. It said these items were buried in an abandoned house by the LTTE.
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During a search operation in Trincomalee, troops recovered 48 T-56 assault rifles, two T-81 rifles and 210 magazines. It said these items were buried in an abandoned house by the LTTE.
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February - 17 
During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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February - 17 
On February 17, SFs recovered 50 T-56 weapons, 140 T-56 magazine, two gun mounts suspected to be fitted for fast attack craft (Dohara), one 12.7 weapon tripod, 37 RPG 7 heat bombs, 38 RPG 7 charges, 295 .50 Ammo, eight hundred 12.7 weapon ball ammo, ten un-identified ammo boxes, one Bangalore torpid
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On February 17, SFs recovered 50 T-56 weapons, 140 T-56 magazine, two gun mounts suspected to be fitted for fast attack craft (Dohara), one 12.7 weapon tripod, 37 RPG 7 heat bombs, 38 RPG 7 charges, 295 .50 Ammo, eight hundred 12.7 weapon ball ammo, ten un-identified ammo boxes, one Bangalore torpid weighing three kilograms, one kilogram of C 4 explosive, one water mortar (Greave HP – 3), seven boat engines from the Ichchalanpattu area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 18 
At Uppural, troops de-mined 56 anti-personnel mines.
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At Uppural, troops de-mined 56 anti-personnel mines.
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February - 18 
In the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district, naval troops recovered one Gun mount (type of 20 calibre canon).
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In the Ariyamankerni area of Trincomalee district, naval troops recovered one Gun mount (type of 20 calibre canon).
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February - 19 
Troops recovered 225 boxes, each box containing 750 rounds of ammunition amounting to over 168,750 of T-56 ammunition rounds from Echchalampaththu in the Trincomalee district on February 19.
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Troops recovered 225 boxes, each box containing 750 rounds of ammunition amounting to over 168,750 of T-56 ammunition rounds from Echchalampaththu in the Trincomalee district on February 19.
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February - 20 
One RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, three chargers, one communication set and one hundred LMG ammunition from the general area of Alvai.
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One RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, three chargers, one communication set and one hundred LMG ammunition from the general area of Alvai.
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February - 20 
Security forces charged the LTTE of using places of worship for their terror acts after the military found a cache of weapons from St. Mary’s Church in Jaffna on a tip off. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told the weekly security press briefing that seven hand grenades, three cyanid
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Security forces charged the LTTE of using places of worship for their terror acts after the military found a cache of weapons from St. Mary’s Church in Jaffna on a tip off. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe told the weekly security press briefing that seven hand grenades, three cyanide capsules, one radio set and jungle boots were found inside St. Mary’s Church Jaffna on February 20. He said, "… It is obvious that they had planned for an attack on the Security Forces using the church premises as cover, thus compelling the Security Forces to retaliate", the Brigadier added. Meanwhile, Defence Affairs spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated the LTTE is using religious and public places and all possible people, even Buddhist monks, Sinhalese men, women and journalists to achieve their terror targets.
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February - 20 
Six anti personnel mines were recovered by troops from the Kokkuthuduai area in Hambantota district.
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Six anti personnel mines were recovered by troops from the Kokkuthuduai area in Hambantota district.
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February - 20 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Sittaru area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, one pouch and one bag from the incident site.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Sittaru area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, one pouch and one bag from the incident site.
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February - 20 
Troops recovered 500 grams of high explosives from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna town.
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Troops recovered 500 grams of high explosives from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna town.
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February - 20 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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February - 20 
Troops recovered one anti personnel mine from the Ponnalai Kadduvan area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered one anti personnel mine from the Ponnalai Kadduvan area of Jaffna district.
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February - 21 
On February 21, a claymore mine trapped to an anti personnel mine was recovered from the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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On February 21, a claymore mine trapped to an anti personnel mine was recovered from the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 21 
One 120 misfire toolkit, five boat engines and a generator was recovered from the Echchalampaththu area in the Batticaloa district.
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One 120 misfire toolkit, five boat engines and a generator was recovered from the Echchalampaththu area in the Batticaloa district.
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February - 23 
According to Associated Press, troops found two large bombs planted in an underground drain in the Manthuvil area of the Jaffna district.
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According to Associated Press, troops found two large bombs planted in an underground drain in the Manthuvil area of the Jaffna district.
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February - 23 
Sri Lanka Navy recovered a boat belonging to the Sea-Tiger Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Baththalangunduwa near Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district on February 23, reports Colombo Page. The boat was one of the four which came to attack the Navy a day earlier, a spokesman said
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Sri Lanka Navy recovered a boat belonging to the Sea-Tiger Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Baththalangunduwa near Kalpitiya in the Puttalam district on February 23, reports Colombo Page. The boat was one of the four which came to attack the Navy a day earlier, a spokesman said. Another boat was burnt down and two others have escaped. Navy said that they recovered the bodies of two Sea-Tiger cadres with a 14.5-mm gun and ammunition and a high powered engine. As reported earlier, SLN destroyed two LTTE boats on February 22 and killed nine of the outfit’s cadres over board.
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February - 23 
Troops at Uralu in Jaffna conducted a search in the old hostel at Jaffna Teachers’ Training School and recovered one T-56 MK II weapon, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops at Uralu in Jaffna conducted a search in the old hostel at Jaffna Teachers’ Training School and recovered one T-56 MK II weapon, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 24 
Sri Lankan troops have captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bases in the north-eastern region, forcing the outfit’s cadres to flee into the jungles, the Defence Ministry said on February 24, according to The Hindu. "The military had to carry out the operation as the terrorists were
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Sri Lankan troops have captured three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bases in the north-eastern region, forcing the outfit’s cadres to flee into the jungles, the Defence Ministry said on February 24, according to The Hindu. "The military had to carry out the operation as the terrorists were targeting our camps in the area and risking supply lines… During the past 72 hours, the Army, supported by artillery and mortars, successfully neutralised the three bases," said military spokespersons Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe. The area is near the port city of Trincomalee, which has a major Sri Lankan navy base and serves as an important supply line to the north. However, no casualties were reported, as the LTTE cadres had fled before the troops moved in. Soldiers recovered a large number of roadside bombs, anti-personnel mines, rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles, mortars and large quantities of ammunition.
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February - 25 
On November 23, naval troops recovered a cache of arms and explosives abandoned by the LTTE cadres in west of Nilaveli. The cache included four claymore mines, ten Anti- Personnel Mines , fifty detonators, parts of 81 mm mortars, parts of a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft gun, parts of a Multi Purpose Mac
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On November 23, naval troops recovered a cache of arms and explosives abandoned by the LTTE cadres in west of Nilaveli. The cache included four claymore mines, ten Anti- Personnel Mines , fifty detonators, parts of 81 mm mortars, parts of a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft gun, parts of a Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), two motorcycles, two water plastic shells (500 liters each), and a tractor. Further, on February 25, Muthur Police recovered one T-56 weapon, three hundred and seven T 56 ammunition and five hand grenades belonging to the LTTE from Kattaparichchan.
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February - 25 
Sri Lankan security forces reportedly captured four LTTE bases in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district forcing the Tigers to withdraw into the jungles in further north, military said, according to Colombo Page. “The LTTE terrorists have withdrawn to the area north of Trincomalee under severe pres
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Sri Lankan security forces reportedly captured four LTTE bases in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district forcing the Tigers to withdraw into the jungles in further north, military said, according to Colombo Page. “The LTTE terrorists have withdrawn to the area north of Trincomalee under severe pressure as a result of the recent limited military operations in the Trincomalee – Peraru area,” military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said on February 25. He said that during these Army operations a well equipped LTTE training camp for 40 cadres was also destroyed. A medical complex fully provided and equipped to accommodate 50 with medical equipment and drugs has also been captured by the troops. The Army has recovered large stocks of weapons and ammunition from the captured LTTE camps, including claymore mines, 81 mm mortars, hand grenades, T 56 assault rifles, anti – personnel mines, RPG bombs, 60mm mortars and bombs, motor cycles and a huge stock of ammunition.
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February - 26 
During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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February - 28 
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) patrol units foiled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres to smuggle a cache of arms and explosives in the seas, 185 nautical miles off 'Dondra Point' Matara, on February 28 (today)-morning, according to defence ministry sources. An LTTE arms traw
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The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) patrol units foiled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres to smuggle a cache of arms and explosives in the seas, 185 nautical miles off 'Dondra Point' Matara, on February 28 (today)-morning, according to defence ministry sources. An LTTE arms trawler laden with a large quantity of high explosives had opened fire at the Naval units, after it failed to confirm its identity after being intercepted by the Navy.
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March - 1 
Special Task Force (STF) troops, after intercepting a movement of LTTE cadres in the general area of Kallady in Batticaloa district, opened fire and killed three of them on March 1 (today)-morning. STF troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one claymore mine, four hand grenades and o
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Special Task Force (STF) troops, after intercepting a movement of LTTE cadres in the general area of Kallady in Batticaloa district, opened fire and killed three of them on March 1 (today)-morning. STF troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one claymore mine, four hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the place.
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March - 1 
Troops de-mined 46 Anti Personnel mines from the general area of Uppural in Trincomalee district on March 1, according to army sources.
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Troops de-mined 46 Anti Personnel mines from the general area of Uppural in Trincomalee district on March 1, according to army sources.
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March - 7 
Security forces recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in two separate locations in Jaffna district on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence Website. One T-56 assault riffle, 6 magazines, 127 T-56 rounds, 3 hand grenades, 2 combat uniforms and a T-shirt along with a pouch was uncovered in the
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Security forces recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition in two separate locations in Jaffna district on February 7, reports Ministry of Defence Website. One T-56 assault riffle, 6 magazines, 127 T-56 rounds, 3 hand grenades, 2 combat uniforms and a T-shirt along with a pouch was uncovered in the Nawali area, while 2 claymore mines, 1 suicide jacket, 4 hand grenades, 4 T-56 magazines, 100 T-56 rounds, 4 detonators and a remote control was recovered from the Anaicoddai area.
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March - 9 March - 11
Troops recovered 7-kg of explosives packed in five bags and three metres of detonator codes left behind by LTTE cadres from the Sempimale area in Trincomalee district. Separately, on March 9, troops recovered four hand grenades from the Alaveddy area of Jaffna district. Further, on March 11, one cla
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Troops recovered 7-kg of explosives packed in five bags and three metres of detonator codes left behind by LTTE cadres from the Sempimale area in Trincomalee district. Separately, on March 9, troops recovered four hand grenades from the Alaveddy area of Jaffna district. Further, on March 11, one claymore mine was recovered by troops from the Pulliadi Irakkam area of Vavuniya district.
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March - 10 
On March 10, during another confrontation at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE terrorists and injured a few more.
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On March 10, during another confrontation at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE terrorists and injured a few more.
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March - 10 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Kokkuthuduwai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on March 10 and subsequently recovered one LTTE female dead body, one hand held radio set and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Kokkuthuduwai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on March 10 and subsequently recovered one LTTE female dead body, one hand held radio set and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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March - 11 
An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearl
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An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearly twenty LTTE cadres and injured a large number of them. Subsequently, troops conducted a search in the area and recovered fourteen LTTE dead bodies, ten T-56 weapons, two RPGs, one sniper gun and five mobile phones from the area. One soldier was killed and other ten were injured during the incident.
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March - 11 
SLA reported that troops launched an attack on a LTTE movement in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on March 11 and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the area. LTTE communication later confirmed that three outfit cadres were killed and many others were injured during the attack.
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SLA reported that troops launched an attack on a LTTE movement in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on March 11 and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the area. LTTE communication later confirmed that three outfit cadres were killed and many others were injured during the attack.
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March - 12 
On the same day, troops retaliated a LTTE fire in the Pankulam area of Trincomalee district and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons and five magazines with ninety rounds of ammunition from the area.
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On the same day, troops retaliated a LTTE fire in the Pankulam area of Trincomalee district and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons and five magazines with ninety rounds of ammunition from the area.
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March - 12 
Troops recovered one suicide jacket, six hand grenades, two T-56 weapons, two claymore mines, four magazines with seventy ammunition, a remote controller device, one cyanide capsule and two military type uniforms from the Kuppilan area.
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Troops recovered one suicide jacket, six hand grenades, two T-56 weapons, two claymore mines, four magazines with seventy ammunition, a remote controller device, one cyanide capsule and two military type uniforms from the Kuppilan area.
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March - 13 
Police personnel on foot patrol found one claymore mine, believed to have been left behind by LTTE, in the Pandarikulam area.
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Police personnel on foot patrol found one claymore mine, believed to have been left behind by LTTE, in the Pandarikulam area.
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March - 14 
On March 14, troops in Batticaloa district recovered two 81-mm mortar bombs and one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectile from the Kirimichchi area. Troops also recovered one K 400 type hand grenade from the Mavady area of Jaffna district
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On March 14, troops in Batticaloa district recovered two 81-mm mortar bombs and one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectile from the Kirimichchi area. Troops also recovered one K 400 type hand grenade from the Mavady area of Jaffna district
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March - 16 
In Vavuniya, as many as 280 anti-personnel mines buried by the LTTE from the areas surrounding Omanthai in the past forty-eight hours. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine with ammunition and a rifle from the Mawadichcheni area of Trincomalee district.
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In Vavuniya, as many as 280 anti-personnel mines buried by the LTTE from the areas surrounding Omanthai in the past forty-eight hours. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine with ammunition and a rifle from the Mawadichcheni area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 16 
SFs arrested two terrorists, including a female, who were trying to explode a hand grenade on the troops conducting routine checking procedures at a roadblock in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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SFs arrested two terrorists, including a female, who were trying to explode a hand grenade on the troops conducting routine checking procedures at a roadblock in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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March - 16 
Troops retaliated when their foot patrol in the Mawadivembu are of Trincomalee district were fired upon by LTTE cadres on March 16 and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon and one magazine with twenty-seven ammunition from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated when their foot patrol in the Mawadivembu are of Trincomalee district were fired upon by LTTE cadres on March 16 and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon and one magazine with twenty-seven ammunition from the incident site.
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March - 18 
On March 18, troops opened fire after observing a gathering of LTTE cadres in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and injuring few others. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Later, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and one T-56 weapon.
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On March 18, troops opened fire after observing a gathering of LTTE cadres in the Peraru area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and injuring few others. One soldier was also killed in the incident. Later, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and one T-56 weapon.
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March - 19 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vellaveli area of Batticaloa district on March 19, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon, four claymore mines, one intercom set, four hand grenades and two electronic detonators along with th
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vellaveli area of Batticaloa district on March 19, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon, four claymore mines, one intercom set, four hand grenades and two electronic detonators along with the dead bodies were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 19 
Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Kovilkulam area of Vavuniya district. Two hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Wannathai area of Jaffna district on March 19.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Kovilkulam area of Vavuniya district. Two hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Wannathai area of Jaffna district on March 19.
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March - 19 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition fro
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition from the area.
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March - 20 
On March 20, de-mining troops unearthed two MBRL rounds and three 81-mm mortar bombs from the Kirimichchiya area.
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On March 20, de-mining troops unearthed two MBRL rounds and three 81-mm mortar bombs from the Kirimichchiya area.
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March - 20 
On March 20, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol in the Velvettithurai area of the same district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack and subsequently recovered one hand grenade, one motorbike and one push bicycle from the incident site.
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On March 20, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops on foot patrol in the Velvettithurai area of the same district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack and subsequently recovered one hand grenade, one motorbike and one push bicycle from the incident site.
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March - 21 
More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadr
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More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadres continued to fire artillery and mortars at the Kumburumalai, Siththandi, Black Bridge, Mavedivembu and Chenkaladi Army camps, while at the same time a group of 300 outfit cadres attempted to infiltrate the camps in small groups. The indiscriminate shelling injured many civilians and severely damaged their houses. SFs retaliated with mortar and small arms fire, which killed more than 30 outfit cadres and injured many others. During the mortar attack four soldiers were killed and 14 were injured. In the search operation following the attack, six T-56 assault rifles, a LMG, a RPG, a Bangalore Torpedo and a large stock of ammunition were recovered by the troops. "Eight LTTE bodies were recovered in the search operation and according to LTTE communication intercepts over 30 cadres were seriously injured and were being taken to Thoppigala area," the official said. Following the attack Sri Lanka Air Force struck identified outfit’s targets in south of Vavunathivu area where the SFs believe the Tigers moved in after their failed attack. Meanwhile, LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan confirmed that the outfit had launched a "pre-emptive strike on military build-ups", adding, the aim was to prevent the military entering villages, disrupting harvests and scaring locals away, according to Associated Press. He admitted eight cadres of the outfit died in the fighting.
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March - 22 
A day earlier, in the same district, troops recovered one RPG, one micro pistol, twenty five rounds of 9 mm ammunition, one 9 V battery, 350 gm of C4 explosives, two Improvised Explosive Devices, two communication sets, a stock of medical drugs and some other medical items from the Annaikottai Irrup
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A day earlier, in the same district, troops recovered one RPG, one micro pistol, twenty five rounds of 9 mm ammunition, one 9 V battery, 350 gm of C4 explosives, two Improvised Explosive Devices, two communication sets, a stock of medical drugs and some other medical items from the Annaikottai Irrupukulam Trincomalee district.
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March - 23 
At least twenty Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and nine soldiers were killed in a clash between security forces (SFs) and outfit cadres on March 23 in the Mannar district near Vavuniya border, reported Associated Press. The battle marked the opening of a new front in escalating hosti
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At least twenty Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and nine soldiers were killed in a clash between security forces (SFs) and outfit cadres on March 23 in the Mannar district near Vavuniya border, reported Associated Press. The battle marked the opening of a new front in escalating hostilities between soldiers and the outfit cadres in the Northwest, as fighting had previously been concentrated in Northern and Eastern districts. Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said, "Even this morning terrorists fired artillery and mortars at our troops and we retaliated. Our aim is to neutralize the terrorists' artillery and mortar positions in the area so that civilian settlements and our camps are safe," adding, soldiers recovered weapons, ammunition and other military equipment from the area. However, LTTE military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said, "…This morning a contingent of army troops intruded into our parts of Mannar district ... and are holding 120 families in a village as human shields while they are firing at us."
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March - 23 
On March 23, troops recovered four suicide kits, four communication sets, one mobile phone charger, eight small size claymore chargers, one large claymore charger, two explosive chargers, three remote control devices, twenty code sheets, two satellite phones, one small bottle of cyanide powder and t
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On March 23, troops recovered four suicide kits, four communication sets, one mobile phone charger, eight small size claymore chargers, one large claymore charger, two explosive chargers, three remote control devices, twenty code sheets, two satellite phones, one small bottle of cyanide powder and two three-wheelers from the Navaththurai area, SLA reports.
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March - 27 
At Sittaru, troops recovered three radio sets believed to have been left behind by the LTTE cadres on March 27. Separately, troops recovered one multi barrel, rocket launcher projectile, two 81 mm mortar bombs and two RPG bombs from the Chellitivumunai area.
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At Sittaru, troops recovered three radio sets believed to have been left behind by the LTTE cadres on March 27. Separately, troops recovered one multi barrel, rocket launcher projectile, two 81 mm mortar bombs and two RPG bombs from the Chellitivumunai area.
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March - 27 
Troops arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, two filled magazines, 20-kgs of C-4 explosives and their motorbike from the Chakadipilawe area of Vavuniya district on March 26,. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons and the two magazines from the incident site. At Nallur in Jaffna, tro
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Troops arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, two filled magazines, 20-kgs of C-4 explosives and their motorbike from the Chakadipilawe area of Vavuniya district on March 26,. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons and the two magazines from the incident site. At Nallur in Jaffna, troops recovered one satellite phone, one disposable RPG, two claymore mine remote controllers, two 9 V batteries and three detonators. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 81-mm mortar from the old Forward Defence Line (FDL) and the present FDL at Muhamale.
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March - 28 
A statement by the Military said troops also seized a large number of mines, improvised explosive devices, guns and other weapons left behind by fleeing Tiger cadres in the face of advancing troops from Kokkadicholai, to the south of Batticaloa in the East, according to The Hindu. "Troops now consol
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A statement by the Military said troops also seized a large number of mines, improvised explosive devices, guns and other weapons left behind by fleeing Tiger cadres in the face of advancing troops from Kokkadicholai, to the south of Batticaloa in the East, according to The Hindu. "Troops now consolidating the surrounding areas came across an air-conditioned, luxurious LTTE conference hall with most modern facilities, which was built in secrecy and used as their main centre of activities, it said. An LTTE structure near Kokkadicholai junction for production of liquor too fell into the hands of the advancing troops. The Military said the outfit had been using the Kokkadicholai area to launch artillery attacks, including the recent one on diplomats and Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe when they landed in Weber Stadium in Batticaloa town. "With the fall of Kokkadicholai, troops have regained the control in the areas to the south and west of Batticaloa town and surrounding areas".
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March - 28 
On March 28, Police personnel repulsed LTTE attack on a Police point in the Settikulam area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered three hand grenades, four condensers, one field dressing, one mobile phone, dry rations and Rupees 2096.
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On March 28, Police personnel repulsed LTTE attack on a Police point in the Settikulam area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered three hand grenades, four condensers, one field dressing, one mobile phone, dry rations and Rupees 2096.
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March - 29 
On March 29, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one multi purpose machine gun, one rocket propeller grenade launcher and a bulk of dry ration.
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On March 29, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Thambalagamuwa area of Trincomalee district, killing two outfit’s cadres and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one multi purpose machine gun, one rocket propeller grenade launcher and a bulk of dry ration.
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March - 29 
Two suspects carrying 650 boxes of metal balls, 38 bandage roles, 810 saline bottles, 50 sodium chloride packets, 52 plaster roles, 40 knee guards and 80 injection syringes were arrested by the troops at a roadblock in the Pulliyadhrakulam area of Mannar district on March 29.
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Two suspects carrying 650 boxes of metal balls, 38 bandage roles, 810 saline bottles, 50 sodium chloride packets, 52 plaster roles, 40 knee guards and 80 injection syringes were arrested by the troops at a roadblock in the Pulliyadhrakulam area of Mannar district on March 29.
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March - 30 
On March 30, troops in the Nellukkulam area of Vavuniya district arrested a suspected LTTE cadre with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and one cyanide capsule from his possession. Troops also recovered 23 bags of rice, 5 kg dhal, one cooker, one weapon, one RPG weapon, one T-56 weapon, one radio s
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On March 30, troops in the Nellukkulam area of Vavuniya district arrested a suspected LTTE cadre with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and one cyanide capsule from his possession. Troops also recovered 23 bags of rice, 5 kg dhal, one cooker, one weapon, one RPG weapon, one T-56 weapon, one radio set and two dead bodies of the terrorists from the Sittaru area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 30 
Troops recovered two LTTE dead bodies from the Innorvillu area of Batticaloa district on March 30. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered.
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Troops recovered two LTTE dead bodies from the Innorvillu area of Batticaloa district on March 30. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered.
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March - 31 
A day earlier, troops retaliated a LTTE attack at Mailawadduwan in the Vavunativu area and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre and one T 56 weapon from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated a LTTE attack at Mailawadduwan in the Vavunativu area and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre and one T 56 weapon from the incident site.
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March - 31 
In another incident, two soldiers were wounded when an army vehicle was caught in a landmine explosion at Thavasipuram in Vavuniya. Police, acting on information given by a civilian, found a claymore mine, bullets and a detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Barathipuram areas in the morning.
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In another incident, two soldiers were wounded when an army vehicle was caught in a landmine explosion at Thavasipuram in Vavuniya. Police, acting on information given by a civilian, found a claymore mine, bullets and a detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Barathipuram areas in the morning.
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March - 31 
On March 31, one dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered along with one T56 weapon, four magazines, 104 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, a dog tag and a field dressing from the Kalkuda area.
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On March 31, one dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered along with one T56 weapon, four magazines, 104 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, a dog tag and a field dressing from the Kalkuda area.
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March - 31 
Police recovered one claymore Mine, one RPG round, 750 live T-56 ammunition and 29 feet of detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Bharathipuram areas of Trincomalee district on March 31.
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Police recovered one claymore Mine, one RPG round, 750 live T-56 ammunition and 29 feet of detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Bharathipuram areas of Trincomalee district on March 31.
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April - 1 
At Negombo, naval troops recovered 55 T–56 ammunition rounds, eight 16-mm ammunition rounds, 50 empty pistol rounds, 20 pistol noses and a few other pieces of lethal weapons from the seashore on April 1.
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At Negombo, naval troops recovered 55 T–56 ammunition rounds, eight 16-mm ammunition rounds, 50 empty pistol rounds, 20 pistol noses and a few other pieces of lethal weapons from the seashore on April 1.
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April - 1 
On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 2 
On April 2, troops recovered three 130-mm artillery bombs from the Kaddumurivukulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kadiraveli, two claymore mines weighing, six communication sets, one radio antenna, forty five dog tags and a stock of stationeries were recovered by troops. Similarly, troo
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On April 2, troops recovered three 130-mm artillery bombs from the Kaddumurivukulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kadiraveli, two claymore mines weighing, six communication sets, one radio antenna, forty five dog tags and a stock of stationeries were recovered by troops. Similarly, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and twenty rounds of ball ammunition from the Periyapuppodai area.
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April - 2 
Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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April - 3 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine detonators, five magazines, 125 T-56 ammunition, two pouches, seven metres of detonator cord, seven rifle slings, two cyanide capsules, five pen torches, one field dressing and one pack from the incident site.
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April - 3 
In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio,
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In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio, one 9-V battery, two-feet long detonator cord and one bag with some clothes from his possession.
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April - 3 
On information provided by a LTTE suspect in police custody, the troops recovered 210 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 40-mm RPG rounds, two thousand 7.62-mm MPMG rounds, one hundred and seventy three 60-mm fuses, one hundred and eighty 60-mm cartridges and five 40-mm RPG chargers from a LTTE hide-out in t
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On information provided by a LTTE suspect in police custody, the troops recovered 210 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 40-mm RPG rounds, two thousand 7.62-mm MPMG rounds, one hundred and seventy three 60-mm fuses, one hundred and eighty 60-mm cartridges and five 40-mm RPG chargers from a LTTE hide-out in the Palampatar area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 3 
Several areas to the northwest of the newly captured Kokadicholai were captured by troops on April 3, including one LTTE 120-mm mortar launching base and the Navarathnam base, reports SLA. Troops also recovered a haul of arms and ammunition, a LTTE propaganda van, two backhoes and a paddy store. "We
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Several areas to the northwest of the newly captured Kokadicholai were captured by troops on April 3, including one LTTE 120-mm mortar launching base and the Navarathnam base, reports SLA. Troops also recovered a haul of arms and ammunition, a LTTE propaganda van, two backhoes and a paddy store. "We have captured four bases without confrontation," said Brig. Samarasinghe, according to Reuters.
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April - 4 
A day earlier, troops on duty at Morakotanchchenai in the Batticaloa arrested one LTTE cadre along with two hand grenades.
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A day earlier, troops on duty at Morakotanchchenai in the Batticaloa arrested one LTTE cadre along with two hand grenades.
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April - 4 
At Siruvilan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered four combat uniforms, two helmets, two jungle boots, one LTTE jacket and one pouch. On the same day troops recovered one claymore mine set to be exploded using a remote control device from the Varikutturuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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At Siruvilan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered four combat uniforms, two helmets, two jungle boots, one LTTE jacket and one pouch. On the same day troops recovered one claymore mine set to be exploded using a remote control device from the Varikutturuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 4 
On April 4, a double cab of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), identified as "Non-Violent Peace Force", working in Trincomalee was seized with a hand grenade. Two suspects were also arrested.
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On April 4, a double cab of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), identified as "Non-Violent Peace Force", working in Trincomalee was seized with a hand grenade. Two suspects were also arrested.
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April - 4 
On April 4, three LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs), who also recovered a T-56 assault rifle and a magazine, two anti- personnel mines, an anti- tank mine and a global positioning system
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On April 4, three LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs), who also recovered a T-56 assault rifle and a magazine, two anti- personnel mines, an anti- tank mine and a global positioning system machine.
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April - 4 
Troops recovered two 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade, two Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectiles, four 130-mm artillery bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and eighty 12.7 ammunition during de-mining from the Kaddumuruvikulam and Kadjuwatta areas. Troops also recovered one T-56 wea
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Troops recovered two 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade, two Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectiles, four 130-mm artillery bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and eighty 12.7 ammunition during de-mining from the Kaddumuruvikulam and Kadjuwatta areas. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon from the Kathiraveli area of the same district.
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April - 5 
On April 5, SFs recovered one claymore mine, one T-81 weapon, three magazines, seven hundred T-56 ammunitions, one S-85 laser weapon and three S-85 laser weapon magazines from the Sarasalai area. Separately, two hand grenades were recovered by SFs under the Malwathu Oya Bridge in the Anuradhapura di
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On April 5, SFs recovered one claymore mine, one T-81 weapon, three magazines, seven hundred T-56 ammunitions, one S-85 laser weapon and three S-85 laser weapon magazines from the Sarasalai area. Separately, two hand grenades were recovered by SFs under the Malwathu Oya Bridge in the Anuradhapura district.
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April - 5 
Security forces averted a major attack planned by the LTTE and defused a 12-kg heavy claymore mine hidden in a business centre at Wattala on the Colombo–Negombo road in the Gampaha district. "It was hidden in an office. Four Tamils and a Sinhalese girl have been arrested. The bomb has been defused a
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Security forces averted a major attack planned by the LTTE and defused a 12-kg heavy claymore mine hidden in a business centre at Wattala on the Colombo–Negombo road in the Gampaha district. "It was hidden in an office. Four Tamils and a Sinhalese girl have been arrested. The bomb has been defused and taken away," said military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, according to Reuters.
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April - 6 
Naval troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 150 T-56 ammunitions and one belt order from the Illukpaikulam area of Trincomalee district on April 6, SLA reports.
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Naval troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 150 T-56 ammunitions and one belt order from the Illukpaikulam area of Trincomalee district on April 6, SLA reports.
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April - 6 
on April 6, SFs recovered a can filled with 15-kg explosives ahead of the Kilali FDL in the Jaffna district.
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on April 6, SFs recovered a can filled with 15-kg explosives ahead of the Kilali FDL in the Jaffna district.
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April - 6 
On the same day, SFs recovered one land mine of about 15-kg, one claymore mine weighing about 4.5-kg, one micro pistol and thirty-nine anti personnel mines from the Koomankulam, Peyadikulankulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas in Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, SFs recovered one land mine of about 15-kg, one claymore mine weighing about 4.5-kg, one micro pistol and thirty-nine anti personnel mines from the Koomankulam, Peyadikulankulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas in Vavuniya district.
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April - 8 
SFs were fired upon by the LTTE cadres in hiding in the Rukam area of Batticaloa district. Security force personnel retaliated LTTE fire and subsequently recovered three LTTE dead bodies and five T-56 weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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SFs were fired upon by the LTTE cadres in hiding in the Rukam area of Batticaloa district. Security force personnel retaliated LTTE fire and subsequently recovered three LTTE dead bodies and five T-56 weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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April - 9 
On April 9, Police personnel repulsed a LTTE attack on a Police foot patrol in the Poovarasankulam area and subsequently recovered a hand grenade, a micro pistol and eight rounds of ammunition from the incident site, according to Daily News.
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On April 9, Police personnel repulsed a LTTE attack on a Police foot patrol in the Poovarasankulam area and subsequently recovered a hand grenade, a micro pistol and eight rounds of ammunition from the incident site, according to Daily News.
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April - 9 
Troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 6 V battery, ten metres of flexible wires, six metres of telephone wires and ten metres of detonator wires from a house occupied by an old couple in the Varaniyattalai area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 6 V battery, ten metres of flexible wires, six metres of telephone wires and ten metres of detonator wires from a house occupied by an old couple in the Varaniyattalai area of Jaffna district.
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April - 11 
On April 11, troops recovered 30 Anti Personnel Mines (APM) from the Periyathampanai area.
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On April 11, troops recovered 30 Anti Personnel Mines (APM) from the Periyathampanai area.
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April - 12 
Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 2-kg, three hand grenades, eighty T-56 rounds, one T-56 magazine, one thunder and one smoke bomb from Mengama, Sivapuram in the Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, on April 10, troops recovered one hand grenade and two APMs from the Peraru and Sempimale areas
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Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 2-kg, three hand grenades, eighty T-56 rounds, one T-56 magazine, one thunder and one smoke bomb from Mengama, Sivapuram in the Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, on April 10, troops recovered one hand grenade and two APMs from the Peraru and Sempimale areas.
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April - 13 
Civilians caught an LTTE cadre, engaged in collecting ransom at Chunnakam in the Jaffna district on April 13. One claymore mine, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phone and Rupees 16,000 were also recovered from him.
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Civilians caught an LTTE cadre, engaged in collecting ransom at Chunnakam in the Jaffna district on April 13. One claymore mine, one cyanide capsule, one mobile phone and Rupees 16,000 were also recovered from him.
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April - 15 
On April 15, troops recovered 115 food cans and two generators (5.6 KV & 2 KV) from the Kumburupiddi area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 15, troops recovered 115 food cans and two generators (5.6 KV & 2 KV) from the Kumburupiddi area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 18 
At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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April - 18 
Troops recovered 63 anti-personnel mines from the Periyathampanai area. A day earlier, troops on foot patrol in the Madduvil area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine and a two meter long detonator code.
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Troops recovered 63 anti-personnel mines from the Periyathampanai area. A day earlier, troops on foot patrol in the Madduvil area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine and a two meter long detonator code.
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April - 19 
A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SL
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A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). At the same time, a few huge explosions were heard from areas where the outfit cadres were hiding. During subsequent search operations in the area, troops recovered three dead bodies of LTTE cadres who had committed suicide by blowing themselves up. They also recovered three T-56 weapons, five hand grenades, a suicide jacket and live ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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April - 19 
On April 19, Chilaw Police in the Puttalam district recovered two claymore mines each weighing four kg, eight hand grenades and four meters of detonator wire, hidden in a well of the house at Battalu Oya in the Udappuwa area after the disclosure of a LTTE suspect arrested two weeks ago. The occupant
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On April 19, Chilaw Police in the Puttalam district recovered two claymore mines each weighing four kg, eight hand grenades and four meters of detonator wire, hidden in a well of the house at Battalu Oya in the Udappuwa area after the disclosure of a LTTE suspect arrested two weeks ago. The occupant of the house was also taken into custody. Chilaw Police also recovered two T-56 magazines, containing 18 and 30 live rounds of ammunition hidden at another house at Sellapuram following information given by the LTTE suspect, the Police Media spokesman Senior DIG Jayantha Wickramaratne said. He added, "The police team were obstructed by a mob when they were returning after arresting the occupant of the house where the explosives were uncovered. The mobs were supporters of the suspect and the police was forced to open fire to disperse the mob," adding further, a member of the mob and another suspect taken into custody were injured in the incident.
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April - 19 
On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite ph
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On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite phone along with several area maps, communication equipment and several explosive items from the incident site.
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April - 20 
On the same day, troops in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district arrested three LTTE suspects when three hand grenades were found from their travelling bags.
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On the same day, troops in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district arrested three LTTE suspects when three hand grenades were found from their travelling bags.
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April - 20 
Troops during a search operation recovered four fibreglass containers consisting of sixty four T-56 ammunition boxes carrying 48,000 rounds and thousand anti personnel mines from the Weppuwattuwan area. The search operation was still on in the area till the reports last came in.
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Troops during a search operation recovered four fibreglass containers consisting of sixty four T-56 ammunition boxes carrying 48,000 rounds and thousand anti personnel mines from the Weppuwattuwan area. The search operation was still on in the area till the reports last came in.
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April - 21 
A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 22 
Army personnel removed 105 anti-personnel mines laid by the LTTE in the Thampanai area of Jaffna district on April 22.
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Army personnel removed 105 anti-personnel mines laid by the LTTE in the Thampanai area of Jaffna district on April 22.
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April - 22 
Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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April - 22 
Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succ
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Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succumbed to his injuries later, SLA reports.
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April - 23 
On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 24 
A day earlier, naval troops in Mannar recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T- 56 ammunition from the Pesalai area.
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A day earlier, naval troops in Mannar recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T- 56 ammunition from the Pesalai area.
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April - 24 
On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 24 
Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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April - 24 
Troops recovered one 15-kg T.N.T pressure mine, one 15-kg T.N.T square type land mine, three anti-personnel mines (APMs) and a four-meter long detonator cord at Thangavelayudapuram in the Ampara district.
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Troops recovered one 15-kg T.N.T pressure mine, one 15-kg T.N.T square type land mine, three anti-personnel mines (APMs) and a four-meter long detonator cord at Thangavelayudapuram in the Ampara district.
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April - 25 
Troops recovered three 81-mm mortar bombs, one locally made shotgun and three anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Eachchalanpattu area. Troops also recovered 13 APMs from the Periyathampanai area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered three 81-mm mortar bombs, one locally made shotgun and three anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Eachchalanpattu area. Troops also recovered 13 APMs from the Periyathampanai area of Jaffna district.
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April - 29 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including two teenagers, who were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control), were fired upon by troops in a clash at Kokkutoduvai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on April 29, according to Sri Lanka Army repor
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including two teenagers, who were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control), were fired upon by troops in a clash at Kokkutoduvai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on April 29, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three female LTTE cadres, three dog tags, cyanide capsules, three T-56 magazines, three T-56 guns, three pouches and six pen torch batteries.
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April - 29 
Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to repo
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Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to reports, naval troops conducted a cordon and search operation following information about their presence in the area and as they were ready to enter the Amman Kovil/Puliyankadal premises with the Kovil incumbent they were fired upon by the outfit cadres from inside the Kovil. Naval troops retaliated with small arms which resulted in two explosions. In the operation all five LTTE cadres who were inside the Kovil were killed. The incumbent of the Kovil was also killed in the crossfire. Troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 30 
Elsewhere in the district, troops recovered nine barrels containing 620 liters of diesel and three barrels containing 660 liters of kerosene oil in three barrels from a scrub jungle in the Uppukulam area on April 30.
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Elsewhere in the district, troops recovered nine barrels containing 620 liters of diesel and three barrels containing 660 liters of kerosene oil in three barrels from a scrub jungle in the Uppukulam area on April 30.
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April - 30 
Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RP
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Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RPG bomb and 17 claymore accessories on April 28.
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April - 30 
Troops on route clearing operation in the same area after observing a terrorist movement opened fire on them and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of the three LTTE cadres, three T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, three pouches and one intercom radio set from the incident site.
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Troops on route clearing operation in the same area after observing a terrorist movement opened fire on them and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of the three LTTE cadres, three T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, three pouches and one intercom radio set from the incident site.
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April - 30 
Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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April - 30 
On the same day, troops recovered three hand grenades from the Velvatithurai area of Jaffna district.
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On the same day, troops recovered three hand grenades from the Velvatithurai area of Jaffna district.
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May - 1 
A day earlier, naval personnel recovered a large haul of war-like items hidden inside a house in the areas between Udappuwa and Sinnapadu of Puttalam district. The recoveries included 1000 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one kilogram of TNT explosives, four claymore mines, six electric detonators, s
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A day earlier, naval personnel recovered a large haul of war-like items hidden inside a house in the areas between Udappuwa and Sinnapadu of Puttalam district. The recoveries included 1000 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, one kilogram of TNT explosives, four claymore mines, six electric detonators, six non electric detonators, two kilograms of C4 high explosives, 150 grams of PAB 3A explosives, eight hand grenades, one T-56 magazine and one meter long detonator code.
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May - 1 
On May 1, naval personnel recovered two hand tractors, two out board motors, two fiber glass dingy boats, one generator, 1470 liters of diesel and 3579 polysack bags used for constructing bunkers from the Pesalai area of Mannar district.
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On May 1, naval personnel recovered two hand tractors, two out board motors, two fiber glass dingy boats, one generator, 1470 liters of diesel and 3579 polysack bags used for constructing bunkers from the Pesalai area of Mannar district.
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May - 2 
The Navy has reportedly recovered a suicide device which has not been previously used by the LTTE, according to The Island. "It is a small device packed with steel balls to carry out an individual assassination," said an unnamed Navy official. Naval personnel recovered the device following the April
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The Navy has reportedly recovered a suicide device which has not been previously used by the LTTE, according to The Island. "It is a small device packed with steel balls to carry out an individual assassination," said an unnamed Navy official. Naval personnel recovered the device following the April 29 confrontation with a small group of LTTE cadres, including Eelamaran, in charge of the Jaffna Islands and his deputy Udayan at Suruvil in the Velani area of Kayts.
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May - 2 
Troops recovered a remote control claymore mine and a circuit set up in the Ichchankulam-Kidachuri area of Vavuniya district on May 2.
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Troops recovered a remote control claymore mine and a circuit set up in the Ichchankulam-Kidachuri area of Vavuniya district on May 2.
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May - 3 
Gampaha Police arrested a suspect near the Gampaha Bank of Ceylon building on May 3 and later recovered 7.25 kg of C-4 explosives, ten hand grenades, four pistol magazines, 245 live pistol ammunition and 725 T-56 live ammunition from the Pethiyagoda area on the basis of information revealed by the s
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Gampaha Police arrested a suspect near the Gampaha Bank of Ceylon building on May 3 and later recovered 7.25 kg of C-4 explosives, ten hand grenades, four pistol magazines, 245 live pistol ammunition and 725 T-56 live ammunition from the Pethiyagoda area on the basis of information revealed by the suspect.
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May - 4 
On May 4, troops after observing a movement of armed LTTE cadres ahead of FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Vavuniya district killed three LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 25 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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On May 4, troops after observing a movement of armed LTTE cadres ahead of FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Vavuniya district killed three LTTE cadres and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 25 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 4 
On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 4 
On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three cl
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On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three claymore mines, one RPG weapon, eighteen cyanide capsules, one communication set, one hundred pressure mine fuses, three secret LTTE documents and some blood-stained items from the incident site.
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May - 4 
Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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May - 4 
Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with three hand grenades, one dog tag, one communication set and one belt with pockets from the Kokuthuduwai area.
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Security forces recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with three hand grenades, one dog tag, one communication set and one belt with pockets from the Kokuthuduwai area.
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May - 4 
SFs recovered a large quantity of arms and explosives hidden among holy statues of a Perumkulam Muttumari Amman Kovil (Temple) at Velanipuram in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. The recoveries include one claymore mine of five kg, 900 g of C-4 explosives, three Anti Personnel Mines (APM), thre
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SFs recovered a large quantity of arms and explosives hidden among holy statues of a Perumkulam Muttumari Amman Kovil (Temple) at Velanipuram in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. The recoveries include one claymore mine of five kg, 900 g of C-4 explosives, three Anti Personnel Mines (APM), three APM fuses, three modified chargers, one pouch, 24 electric detonators, 150 rounds of T -56 ammunition and one claymore tripod, concealed in a secret place above the statue of the deity.
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May - 4 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 4 
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel destroyed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boats off the coast of Mullaittivu killing 12 of the outfit’s cadres (known as Sea-Tigers) and injuring 15 others on May 4-night, according to Colombo Page. Naval patrol crafts detected a cluster of 26 Sea-Tiger b
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Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel destroyed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boats off the coast of Mullaittivu killing 12 of the outfit’s cadres (known as Sea-Tigers) and injuring 15 others on May 4-night, according to Colombo Page. Naval patrol crafts detected a cluster of 26 Sea-Tiger boats consisting of ten large boats, four suicide boats and twelve smaller boats, including four suicide boats, heading towards Pulmudai from Nayaru in Mullaittivu and confronted the flotilla. During the confrontation, SLN personnel sunk two large boats and severely damaged another six smaller boats, officials informed, adding, rest of the boats retreated to Nayaru. Two sailors were also injured in the incident.
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May - 4 
STF personnel recovered two kg of C-4 explosives, 10 APMs, two meter-long detonator code, three kg of metal used for claymore mine, three T-56 magazines, one electric detonator, one LTTE helmet, two LTTE uniforms, four pouches and a few more warlike items from the Eitthiyamalai and Maristuram areas.
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STF personnel recovered two kg of C-4 explosives, 10 APMs, two meter-long detonator code, three kg of metal used for claymore mine, three T-56 magazines, one electric detonator, one LTTE helmet, two LTTE uniforms, four pouches and a few more warlike items from the Eitthiyamalai and Maristuram areas.
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May - 5 
At Thirunaveli in the Jaffna district troops recovered two hand grenades, one claymore mine, one remote control sensor, one battery connectors and three electric connectors on May 5. Elsewhere, at Kathkolam troops recovered fourteen RPG rounds.
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At Thirunaveli in the Jaffna district troops recovered two hand grenades, one claymore mine, one remote control sensor, one battery connectors and three electric connectors on May 5. Elsewhere, at Kathkolam troops recovered fourteen RPG rounds.
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May - 6 
STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T
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STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, three T-56 magazines, two T-81 rifles and a set of LTTE web equipment from inside the house.
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May - 7 
On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district observed LTTE cadres’ movement and fired towards them. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash while troops recovered two T-56 weapons from the incident site.
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May - 7 
Troops in the last three days reportedly unearthed 25 anti-personnel mines from the Cale Point and Punagar areas of Trincomalee district, according to SLA reports.
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Troops in the last three days reportedly unearthed 25 anti-personnel mines from the Cale Point and Punagar areas of Trincomalee district, according to SLA reports.
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