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Civilians Shot dead:2007
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January - 1 
A civilian, identified as M. Bandara and his wife P.J Mallika, were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mantotta in the Ampara district on January 1, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot dead another civilian, Sudubanda Rathnayaka a
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A civilian, identified as M. Bandara and his wife P.J Mallika, were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mantotta in the Ampara district on January 1, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot dead another civilian, Sudubanda Rathnayaka and his wife Somawathi Rathnayaka, along the 3rd canal road in the Bakmitiyawa area. Both the couples were Singhalese.
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January - 4 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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January - 6 
On January 6, the dead bodies of two civilians were recovered from Allesgarden and another one from Chelvanayakapuram in the Trincomalee district, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The three civilians were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants a day ear
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On January 6, the dead bodies of two civilians were recovered from Allesgarden and another one from Chelvanayakapuram in the Trincomalee district, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. The three civilians were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants a day earlier.
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January - 7 
A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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January - 7 
Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, were recovered from a house still under construction
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Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, were recovered from a house still under construction, while the other two were found with ropes around their necks on the bank of a lake in the same town.
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January - 14 
A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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January - 14 
A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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January - 14 
According to defence sources, two LTTE deserters, who had escaped the outfit recently, identified as Sinnathambi Danapalasingham and Krishanapille Rajaram, were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Kannagipuram in the Akkariapathtuwa area of Batticaloa district on January 14.
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According to defence sources, two LTTE deserters, who had escaped the outfit recently, identified as Sinnathambi Danapalasingham and Krishanapille Rajaram, were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Kannagipuram in the Akkariapathtuwa area of Batticaloa district on January 14.
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January - 14 
On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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January - 16 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Saththiyamoorthy Keerththivarman, in the Thuraineeelavanai area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Saththiyamoorthy Keerththivarman, in the Thuraineeelavanai area of Batticaloa district, according to Tamil Net.
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January - 17 
At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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January - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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January - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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January - 19 
Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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January - 20 
On January 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Packiyasothy Jeevankumar, at Irakkandy in the Trincomalee district.
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On January 20, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Packiyasothy Jeevankumar, at Irakkandy in the Trincomalee district.
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January - 21 
Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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January - 21 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 22 
A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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January - 23 
A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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January - 23 
One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 25 
On January 25, unidentified assailants shot dead a postman, identified as Subramaniam Muruganantharuban, at Pathinipuram along Trincomalee-Kandy road in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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On January 25, unidentified assailants shot dead a postman, identified as Subramaniam Muruganantharuban, at Pathinipuram along Trincomalee-Kandy road in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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January - 28 
On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 29 
The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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January - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified Sriharan Sasinthan, at Anpuvallipuram junction on Trincomalee-Kandy highway in the Trincomalee district on January 29, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified Sriharan Sasinthan, at Anpuvallipuram junction on Trincomalee-Kandy highway in the Trincomalee district on January 29, reports Tamil Net.
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January - 30 
Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outfit.
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Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outfit.
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February - 2 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on February 2, abducted a civilian, identified as Sandipan Vijyakumar, and subsequently shot him dead in Jaffna district as he had ignored the LTTE order to send goods to uncleared areas (areas not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on February 2, abducted a civilian, identified as Sandipan Vijyakumar, and subsequently shot him dead in Jaffna district as he had ignored the LTTE order to send goods to uncleared areas (areas not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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February - 3 
According to Tamil Net, an unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, identified as Sahathevan Vijayakumar, at Aiyankerni in the Earavur police division of Batticaloa district on February 3.
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According to Tamil Net, an unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, identified as Sahathevan Vijayakumar, at Aiyankerni in the Earavur police division of Batticaloa district on February 3.
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February - 4 
A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Navaneerathan, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at Thuwarakandu in the Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Navaneerathan, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at Thuwarakandu in the Trincomalee district.
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February - 4 
Another civilian, identified as Rajeswaran Senthooran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district.
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Another civilian, identified as Rajeswaran Senthooran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 7 
A LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand grenade was shot and killed by troops at Chiruppiddi in Jaffna. Troops recovered a cyanide capsule from the slain cadre.
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A LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand grenade was shot and killed by troops at Chiruppiddi in Jaffna. Troops recovered a cyanide capsule from the slain cadre.
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February - 9 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a teacher, identified as Thambirajah Thileepan, in Pattanichchur Puliyankulam area in the Vavuniya district on February 9.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a teacher, identified as Thambirajah Thileepan, in Pattanichchur Puliyankulam area in the Vavuniya district on February 9.
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February - 10 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a trader, Maheswaran Uthayasekaran, at Aiyankerny under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on February 10-evening.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a trader, Maheswaran Uthayasekaran, at Aiyankerny under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on February 10-evening.
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February - 11 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead the driver of a vehicle, identified as N. Gunadasa, near Vipulananda School at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district on February 11, according to pro –LTTE Tamil Net.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead the driver of a vehicle, identified as N. Gunadasa, near Vipulananda School at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district on February 11, according to pro –LTTE Tamil Net.
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February - 13 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian in the Jaffna district on February 13-morning, AFP reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian in the Jaffna district on February 13-morning, AFP reports.
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February - 14 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Somapala Wijepalan, in Anpuvallipuram, near Trincomalee town on February 14, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Somapala Wijepalan, in Anpuvallipuram, near Trincomalee town on February 14, according to Tamil Net.
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February - 18 February - 19
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers allegedly shot dead a final year Arts faculty student of the Jaffna University, identified as Krishnan Kamalathas, in the Iyattalai area of Jaffna district on February 18, reports Tamil Net. After a six-month closure due to violence, the Jaffna University had reopened o
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers allegedly shot dead a final year Arts faculty student of the Jaffna University, identified as Krishnan Kamalathas, in the Iyattalai area of Jaffna district on February 18, reports Tamil Net. After a six-month closure due to violence, the Jaffna University had reopened on February 19, adds Colombo Page. In August 2006, authorities had closed the University after clashes erupted between Military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Muhamalai. The authorities claimed the outfit was using the University to transport weapons and cadres and to ‘tax’ traders.
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February - 20 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Jaggopu Iruthaya Jenyraj, along Thumpalai road in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Jaggopu Iruthaya Jenyraj, along Thumpalai road in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net.
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February - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian at Koolamarathady in the Trincomalee district on February 23, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian at Koolamarathady in the Trincomalee district on February 23, reports Tamil Net.
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February - 25 
On 25th February, unidentified assailants shot dead a member of paramilitary ‘Colonel’ Karuna group, identified as Ravichandran Ashok, in the Kaluvanchikudy area of Batticaloa district.
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On 25th February, unidentified assailants shot dead a member of paramilitary ‘Colonel’ Karuna group, identified as Ravichandran Ashok, in the Kaluvanchikudy area of Batticaloa district.
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February - 26 
Unidentified armed men shot dead two police constables, identified as Vickremasinghe and Seniveratne, on February 26 evening at Muthalikkulam in Vavuniya district, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet. However, police claimed that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) pistol group cadres were involved i
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Unidentified armed men shot dead two police constables, identified as Vickremasinghe and Seniveratne, on February 26 evening at Muthalikkulam in Vavuniya district, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet. However, police claimed that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) pistol group cadres were involved in the killing of the constables.
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February - 28 
Two youths, identified as M. Vikram and Mansil, were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Ilupakadaivai in Thiriyai of Trincomalee district on February 28, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net. Separately, a civilian, identified as Ranjan, was shot dead by the unknown assailants at the Chavakachcheri G
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Two youths, identified as M. Vikram and Mansil, were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Ilupakadaivai in Thiriyai of Trincomalee district on February 28, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net. Separately, a civilian, identified as Ranjan, was shot dead by the unknown assailants at the Chavakachcheri Government Hospital in the Jaffna district on March 1.
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March - 1 
A civilian, identified as Manikkam Manoharan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Kanagaratnam Road in Ariyalai Jaffna inside the Jaffna Municipal boundary on March 1, pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil Net reports.
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A civilian, identified as Manikkam Manoharan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Kanagaratnam Road in Ariyalai Jaffna inside the Jaffna Municipal boundary on March 1, pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil Net reports.
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March - 1 
Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantha
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Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantharumoolai west area in Eravur police division in Batticaloa district from Mavadivembu SLA camp on March 1.
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March - 1 
Unidentified armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Yogarasa Yogeswaran, at his house at Kaluvankerny under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on the same day.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Yogarasa Yogeswaran, at his house at Kaluvankerny under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on the same day.
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March - 2 
More than ten unidentified armed men forcibly entered the house of a civilian, Velupillai Sivakumar, and shot him dead at Thavalainera Varani area of Thenmaradchy district on March 2.
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More than ten unidentified armed men forcibly entered the house of a civilian, Velupillai Sivakumar, and shot him dead at Thavalainera Varani area of Thenmaradchy district on March 2.
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March - 2 
Unidentified persons shot dead two civilians, identified as Abdul Razak and Priyantha, on March 2 at Salaipaiaru in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified persons shot dead two civilians, identified as Abdul Razak and Priyantha, on March 2 at Salaipaiaru in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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March - 3 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian, identified as Thilainayagam Theepan, in his house at Karaithivu in Sammanthurai police division in Amparai district on March 3.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian, identified as Thilainayagam Theepan, in his house at Karaithivu in Sammanthurai police division in Amparai district on March 3.
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March - 3 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young woman, identified as Nirthika Paramsothi, at her house in Valvettithurai in the Jaffna district on March 3.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young woman, identified as Nirthika Paramsothi, at her house in Valvettithurai in the Jaffna district on March 3.
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March - 4 
LTTE cadres shot dead two deserters from their ranks identified as T. Mohan and K. Srikumaran after storming their residence at Kondayankerni junction in Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district, on March 4, according to Daily News.
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LTTE cadres shot dead two deserters from their ranks identified as T. Mohan and K. Srikumaran after storming their residence at Kondayankerni junction in Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district, on March 4, according to Daily News.
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March - 4 
On the same day, unidentified gunmen called a trader, identified as A. Sureshkumar, out of his house for interrogation and shot him dead in Chundukuli area in Jaffna district on March 4.
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On the same day, unidentified gunmen called a trader, identified as A. Sureshkumar, out of his house for interrogation and shot him dead in Chundukuli area in Jaffna district on March 4.
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March - 4 
Two civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on March 4 in the eastern district of Batticaloa, AFP reports.
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Two civilians were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on March 4 in the eastern district of Batticaloa, AFP reports.
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March - 4 
Unidentified armed men abducted two civilians, identified as Thambyaiyah Mohan and Kurukulasingam Srikumaran, from their house for interrogation and shot them dead subsequently at Kendayankerny in Karuvakerny area of the Batticaloa district on March 4, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified armed men abducted two civilians, identified as Thambyaiyah Mohan and Kurukulasingam Srikumaran, from their house for interrogation and shot them dead subsequently at Kendayankerny in Karuvakerny area of the Batticaloa district on March 4, according to Tamil Net.
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March - 5 
Civilian, identified as Rajaratnam Shekar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen along Dutch Road in Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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Civilian, identified as Rajaratnam Shekar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen along Dutch Road in Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 6 
LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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March - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Uthayakumar Sasikala, at Periyakulam in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district on February 6, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Uthayakumar Sasikala, at Periyakulam in the Kuchchaveli area of Trincomalee district on February 6, reported Tamil Net.
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March - 9 
A day earlier, unidentified persons shot dead a Muslim woman, identified as Aiysha Umma, at Iqbal Nagar in Nilaveli division north of Trincomalee town, reported Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, unidentified persons shot dead a Muslim woman, identified as Aiysha Umma, at Iqbal Nagar in Nilaveli division north of Trincomalee town, reported Tamil Net.
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March - 9 
The owner of a private Telecommunication center, Karthigesu Lankapathi, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Jaffna town.
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The owner of a private Telecommunication center, Karthigesu Lankapathi, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Jaffna town.
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March - 9 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a fish trader, identified as Theiventhiram Shanmugarasa, in the Valigamam area of Jaffna district on March 9, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a fish trader, identified as Theiventhiram Shanmugarasa, in the Valigamam area of Jaffna district on March 9, reported Tamil Net.
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March - 16 
On the same day, SFs shot dead a LTTE suicide bomber in the Annakottai area of Jaffna district who made an attempt to blow up a soldier on duty.
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On the same day, SFs shot dead a LTTE suicide bomber in the Annakottai area of Jaffna district who made an attempt to blow up a soldier on duty.
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March - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Vaiyramuthu Jeyachandran, at Kiliveddy in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Vaiyramuthu Jeyachandran, at Kiliveddy in the Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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March - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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March - 22 
Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the V
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Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district and opened fire on them, killing four outfit cadres. Another seven cadres who arrived at the scene on a tractor were also shot dead by troops. In the Jaffna district, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres who tried to break into the Military line at Nagarkovil.
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March - 22 
Three civilians, identified as Tharmaratnam Uthayasangar, Sivapathasundaram Vijithas and Arasalingam Robinson, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thenmaradchy, Pommaiveli and Kondavil areas respectively on March 22, Tamil Net reported.
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Three civilians, identified as Tharmaratnam Uthayasangar, Sivapathasundaram Vijithas and Arasalingam Robinson, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thenmaradchy, Pommaiveli and Kondavil areas respectively on March 22, Tamil Net reported.
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March - 22 
Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay mon
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Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay money. "It is believed that the victims have already paid around Rs.375, 000, a couple of months ago to the LTTE extortionists," the sources added.
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March - 22 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth in the Trincomalee town, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth in the Trincomalee town, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Araslingam Robinson, at Urumpirai in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Araslingam Robinson, at Urumpirai in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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March - 25 
A prominent social worker and a People Alliance organizer, Kandapudi Subharathnam, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres opposite his residence at Eruvil in the Batticaloa Town.
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A prominent social worker and a People Alliance organizer, Kandapudi Subharathnam, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres opposite his residence at Eruvil in the Batticaloa Town.
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March - 25 
On March 25, three Tamil civilians, identified as Soosaithaas Thanaraaj, Arulraaj Jeyantharoopan and Yoakalingkam Chaarangkan, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres near the Hatton National Bank in Jaffna town, the military said. The men were in a tea boutique when two suspected LTTE
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On March 25, three Tamil civilians, identified as Soosaithaas Thanaraaj, Arulraaj Jeyantharoopan and Yoakalingkam Chaarangkan, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres near the Hatton National Bank in Jaffna town, the military said. The men were in a tea boutique when two suspected LTTE cadres on a motorcycle fired at them.
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March - 27 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Murgesu Sangarapillai, in the Vaddukodai area of Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Murgesu Sangarapillai, in the Vaddukodai area of Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 27 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as L. Chandranath, on Jaffna-Kachcheri road behind Jaffna Secretariat on March 27, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as L. Chandranath, on Jaffna-Kachcheri road behind Jaffna Secretariat on March 27, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 27 March - 28
Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they were attacked by the outfit cadres in Mannar on March 27, said the Defence Ministry in a statement on March 28, according to The Hindu.
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Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they were attacked by the outfit cadres in Mannar on March 27, said the Defence Ministry in a statement on March 28, according to The Hindu.
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March - 28 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an elderly couple, identified as Vairamuthu Sivaganeshathasan and his wife Sarojini Sivaganeshathasan, at their house near Urumpirai Katpahapillayar temple in the Palaly area of Jaffna district on March 28, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an elderly couple, identified as Vairamuthu Sivaganeshathasan and his wife Sarojini Sivaganeshathasan, at their house near Urumpirai Katpahapillayar temple in the Palaly area of Jaffna district on March 28, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 1 
Six Sinhalese aid workers who attended construction work at the "Village of Hope", a housing scheme built for orphan children in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mailambaveli on April 1, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two other a
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Six Sinhalese aid workers who attended construction work at the "Village of Hope", a housing scheme built for orphan children in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Mailambaveli on April 1, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two other aid workers were injured in the incident.
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April - 1 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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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 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Arunalsalam Jute Jeyakumar, at Pandiruppu in the Ampara district on April 3, reported Tamil Net. Similarly, another civilian, identified as Kanapathipillai Suresh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Parathipuram in the Batticaloa d
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Arunalsalam Jute Jeyakumar, at Pandiruppu in the Ampara district on April 3, reported Tamil Net. Similarly, another civilian, identified as Kanapathipillai Suresh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Parathipuram in the Batticaloa district.
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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 
On April 4, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kumarasamy Varathan, at Sunkankerny in the Batticaloa district.
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On April 4, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Kumarasamy Varathan, at Sunkankerny in the Batticaloa district.
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April - 5 
Four farmers were killed and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened indiscriminate fire towards six farmers, harvesting their paddy fields, after infiltrating Nidhanwala in the Aralaganwila area of Polonnaruwa district on April 5, reports Sri Lan
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Four farmers were killed and two others sustained injuries when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened indiscriminate fire towards six farmers, harvesting their paddy fields, after infiltrating Nidhanwala in the Aralaganwila area of Polonnaruwa district on April 5, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). "Three farmers were shot dead on the spot and another later succumbed to his injuries. About eight Tigers have come and shot them while they were cultivating paddy," Reuters quoted military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe as saying.
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April - 5 
On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a labourer, identified as Veerakutty Kunarasa, at Sunkankerny in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, on April 5, a civilian, identified as P.Kokilaraja, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Meeravodai area.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a labourer, identified as Veerakutty Kunarasa, at Sunkankerny in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, on April 5, a civilian, identified as P.Kokilaraja, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Meeravodai area.
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April - 5 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalpillai Kamaleswaran, who was abducted earlier, in the Periyaneelavanai area of Ampara district on April 3, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalpillai Kamaleswaran, who was abducted earlier, in the Periyaneelavanai area of Ampara district on April 3, according to Tamil Net.
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April - 6 
Another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Palaiyootu in Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, on April 6, a Tamil trader, identified as Paramaguru Ramesh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Puduthukuddiyiruppu in the Thampalakamam village.
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Another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Palaiyootu in Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, on April 6, a Tamil trader, identified as Paramaguru Ramesh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Puduthukuddiyiruppu in the Thampalakamam village.
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April - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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April - 11 
A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two oth
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A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two other victims were identified as Chandrakumar Rajakopal and Arulappu Ketheeswaran.
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April - 12 
At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. an
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At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. and executed two families in two houses. The victims, six females, all above 50 years of age and one male, were dragged out of their homes and shot.
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April - 12 
On the same day, another civilian, identified as Sithamparapillai Muraleetharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Pandiruppu area of Ampara district.
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On the same day, another civilian, identified as Sithamparapillai Muraleetharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Pandiruppu area of Ampara district.
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April - 12 
The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, identified as Balasubramaniam Sivaganeshan, was recovered from the Alaveddy area.
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The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, identified as Balasubramaniam Sivaganeshan, was recovered from the Alaveddy area.
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April - 12 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as M. Srikantha and his wife, at Aathimoddai in the Trincomalee district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as M. Srikantha and his wife, at Aathimoddai in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 13 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead five members of a family, including a three year old child, at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district on April 13-evening, according to army sources. Three of them died on the spot while two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital subseque
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead five members of a family, including a three year old child, at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district on April 13-evening, according to army sources. Three of them died on the spot while two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital subsequently.
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April - 15 
A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is
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A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is believed that the victim was forced to join the outfit several times but refused to fall in line."
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April - 16 
According to a delayed report, unidentified assailants shot dead an editor of a Vavuniya-based Tamil monthly, Nilam, identified as Subash Chandraboas, on April 16, said Free Media Movement, according to Colombo Page.
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According to a delayed report, unidentified assailants shot dead an editor of a Vavuniya-based Tamil monthly, Nilam, identified as Subash Chandraboas, on April 16, said Free Media Movement, according to Colombo Page.
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April - 17 
In the Ampara district, unidentified gunmen shot dead the Pothuvil area Samurdhi officer (local aid official), Weerasingham Sudargam, at Urani.
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In the Ampara district, unidentified gunmen shot dead the Pothuvil area Samurdhi officer (local aid official), Weerasingham Sudargam, at Urani.
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April - 17 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead two Tamil civilians, including a woman, in the Kovilkudieruppu area of Batticaloa district on April 17, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The victims were identified as Muttaiyah Paskaran and Suppan Rasamani.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead two Tamil civilians, including a woman, in the Kovilkudieruppu area of Batticaloa district on April 17, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The victims were identified as Muttaiyah Paskaran and Suppan Rasamani.
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April - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Kanapathipillai Vasanthakumar, near his house at Arumgathan Kudirrupu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on April 17, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, the brother-in-law of the victim, identified as Amshath, was shot at and injured and then abducted
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Kanapathipillai Vasanthakumar, near his house at Arumgathan Kudirrupu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on April 17, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, the brother-in-law of the victim, identified as Amshath, was shot at and injured and then abducted by unidentified armed men at another place in the same village.
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April - 18 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre attempting to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops on April 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre attempting to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops on April 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 18 
On April 18, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Abdul Hassan, at Poovarasanthivu in the Kinniya division of Trincomalee district.
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On April 18, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Abdul Hassan, at Poovarasanthivu in the Kinniya division of Trincomalee district.
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April - 26 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants abducted a civilian, identified as Thevathasan Inthirakmar, from his residence at Vipulanthapuram in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district and subsequently shot him dead, reports Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants abducted a civilian, identified as Thevathasan Inthirakmar, from his residence at Vipulanthapuram in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district and subsequently shot him dead, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 28 
A journalist, Selvarajah Rajivarman, working for the Udayan newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the Naavalar Road at Rasaavin Thoaddam junction, Colombo Page reports.
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A journalist, Selvarajah Rajivarman, working for the Udayan newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the Naavalar Road at Rasaavin Thoaddam junction, Colombo Page reports.
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May - 1 
A day earlier, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Menkaamam in the Moothoor south division of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Menkaamam in the Moothoor south division of Trincomalee district, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 1 
Three farmers engaged in agricultural activities in the Thiliveddi area of Batticaloa district were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on May 1, reported Sri Lanka Army. The victims reportedly had continuously refused to supply diesel, petrol and batteries to the outfit.
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Three farmers engaged in agricultural activities in the Thiliveddi area of Batticaloa district were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on May 1, reported Sri Lanka Army. The victims reportedly had continuously refused to supply diesel, petrol and batteries to the outfit.
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May - 2 
On May 2, unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians in the Vavuniya town, according to Associated Press.
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On May 2, unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians in the Vavuniya town, according to Associated Press.
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May - 2 
On the same day, one LTTE cadre trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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On the same day, one LTTE cadre trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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May - 6 
The fleeing LTTE cadres reportedly shot dead two fishermen and injured three others at a nearby fishing village.
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The fleeing LTTE cadres reportedly shot dead two fishermen and injured three others at a nearby fishing village.
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May - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a trader, identified as Mariasekaram Vigneswaran, near Aiyanaar temple in the Vadaliadaippu area of Jaffna district on May 6, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a trader, identified as Mariasekaram Vigneswaran, near Aiyanaar temple in the Vadaliadaippu area of Jaffna district on May 6, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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May - 8 
On the same day, a Tamil youth, identified as S.Sasitharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Manatcheanai in the Trincomalee district.
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On the same day, a Tamil youth, identified as S.Sasitharan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Manatcheanai in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 8 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalapillai Chelvanayagam, in the Kaluvaagnchikkudi area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Mammangam Rasakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Earaavoor area.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Poopalapillai Chelvanayagam, in the Kaluvaagnchikkudi area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Elsewhere, another civilian, Mammangam Rasakumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Earaavoor area.
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May - 11 
On May 11, unidentified assailants shot dead a Samurthi officer (local government official), identified as Yogarasa Thivaharan, at Nattpddimunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district, according to Tamil Net.
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On May 11, unidentified assailants shot dead a Samurthi officer (local government official), identified as Yogarasa Thivaharan, at Nattpddimunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district, according to Tamil Net.
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May - 12 
A day earlier, an LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the Muhamalai FDL in the same district was shot dead by troops.
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A day earlier, an LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the Muhamalai FDL in the same district was shot dead by troops.
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May - 13 
On May 13, a civilian, identified as Murugesupillai Ananthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside his house at Kannakipuram in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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On May 13, a civilian, identified as Murugesupillai Ananthan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside his house at Kannakipuram in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district.
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May - 13 
On May 13, troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in the Sandilippai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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On May 13, troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in the Sandilippai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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May - 13 
The chief priest of the Pabbatharamaya Temple at Mahadivulwewa in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district, Ven. Nandarathana Thera, was shot dead by three LTTE gunmen, reports Daily News. Thera was a prominent social worker, sources added.
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The chief priest of the Pabbatharamaya Temple at Mahadivulwewa in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district, Ven. Nandarathana Thera, was shot dead by three LTTE gunmen, reports Daily News. Thera was a prominent social worker, sources added.
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May - 14 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth, identified as Mohamed Azaath, at Aaththimoaddai in the Saambaltheevu area of Trincomalee district on May 14, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth, identified as Mohamed Azaath, at Aaththimoaddai in the Saambaltheevu area of Trincomalee district on May 14, reported the pro- Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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May - 15 
On the same day, a LTTE cadre, identified as Thangawelu, who was trying to evade the troops in the company of another LTTE cadre was shot dead by troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, a LTTE cadre, identified as Thangawelu, who was trying to evade the troops in the company of another LTTE cadre was shot dead by troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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May - 15 
Troops on a static guard point at Sandilipai observed the suspicious approach of a LTTE cadre and asked him to stop immediately and surrender but he lobbed a hand grenade towards the soldiers ignoring the warning signal. In retaliation, the troops reportedly shot him dead.
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Troops on a static guard point at Sandilipai observed the suspicious approach of a LTTE cadre and asked him to stop immediately and surrender but he lobbed a hand grenade towards the soldiers ignoring the warning signal. In retaliation, the troops reportedly shot him dead.
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May - 23 
SF personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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SF personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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May - 24 
LTTE cadres shot dead three home guards in the Kirivegama area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lana Army.
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LTTE cadres shot dead three home guards in the Kirivegama area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lana Army.
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May - 25 
Sri Lankan security forces on May 25 shot dead 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in separate encounters in the Vavuniya district of Northern Province, according to Zee News. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that "Initially 10 LTTE cadres were killed in a successful ass
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Sri Lankan security forces on May 25 shot dead 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in separate encounters in the Vavuniya district of Northern Province, according to Zee News. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that "Initially 10 LTTE cadres were killed in a successful assault launched by the army… Subsequently, two more tiger cadre were killed in a separate incident."
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May - 26 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Mahendran Thankeswary, at Naavatkudaa Pilaiyaar Koayil Veethi in the Kaaththaankudi area on May 26, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Mahendran Thankeswary, at Naavatkudaa Pilaiyaar Koayil Veethi in the Kaaththaankudi area on May 26, reports Tamil Net.
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May - 27 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead two people in the Vayuniya district of northern Sri Lanka.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead two people in the Vayuniya district of northern Sri Lanka.
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May - 30 
In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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June - 1 
A day earlier, one soldier and a home guard were shot dead by the LTTE cadres at Kiruvegama in the Kabithigollawa area of Anuradhapura district.
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A day earlier, one soldier and a home guard were shot dead by the LTTE cadres at Kiruvegama in the Kabithigollawa area of Anuradhapura district.
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June - 2 
Two Sri Lanka Red Cross members, identified as S. Shanmugalingam and K. Chandramohan, who were abducted earlier by unidentified persons from the Fort railway station were found shot dead on June 2 in the Kiriella area of Ratnapura district, police said, according to Colombo Page.
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Two Sri Lanka Red Cross members, identified as S. Shanmugalingam and K. Chandramohan, who were abducted earlier by unidentified persons from the Fort railway station were found shot dead on June 2 in the Kiriella area of Ratnapura district, police said, according to Colombo Page.
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June - 3 
Troops reportedly shot dead two LTTE cadres in the area closer to the Muhamalai FDL of Jaffna district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops reportedly shot dead two LTTE cadres in the area closer to the Muhamalai FDL of Jaffna district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 4 
Three civilians were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nallur in the Jaffna district on June 4, reports the Ministry of Defence Website. They were threatened by the LTTE a couple of times as they had a close interaction with the security forces (SFs), sources said
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Three civilians were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nallur in the Jaffna district on June 4, reports the Ministry of Defence Website. They were threatened by the LTTE a couple of times as they had a close interaction with the security forces (SFs), sources said.
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June - 9 
A Muslim civilian, identified as Mohamed Mathar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Chittoor in the Trincomalee district on June 9, reports Tamil Net.
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A Muslim civilian, identified as Mohamed Mathar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Chittoor in the Trincomalee district on June 9, reports Tamil Net.
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June - 10 
A day earlier, another civilian, Subramaniam Suthendran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, Subramaniam Suthendran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district.
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June - 10 
On June 10, LTTE cadres shot dead a cadre of its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, identified as Manoraj, while he was in his residence at Mawadivembu in the Batticaloa district.
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On June 10, LTTE cadres shot dead a cadre of its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, identified as Manoraj, while he was in his residence at Mawadivembu in the Batticaloa district.
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June - 12 
A day earlier, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres during another confrontation in the area west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres during another confrontation in the area west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district.
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June - 12 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth at Mandoor in the Vellaaveli area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth at Mandoor in the Vellaaveli area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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June - 16 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth at Jinna Nagar in the Moothoor division of Trincomalee district on June 16, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim youth at Jinna Nagar in the Moothoor division of Trincomalee district on June 16, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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June - 23 
One LTTE terrorist, who tried to run away after throwing a hand grenade at the patrolling troops at Kaluwankerni of Batticaloa district, was shot dead by troops on June 23. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one micro pistol and three pistol magazines with 15 ammunit
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One LTTE terrorist, who tried to run away after throwing a hand grenade at the patrolling troops at Kaluwankerni of Batticaloa district, was shot dead by troops on June 23. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one micro pistol and three pistol magazines with 15 ammunition from the site.
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June - 24 
Another LTTE cadre who attempted to launch an attack on the troops on duty in the areas west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district was shot dead by troops on June 24.
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Another LTTE cadre who attempted to launch an attack on the troops on duty in the areas west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district was shot dead by troops on June 24.
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June - 24 
On June 24, unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Noor Mohamed Kabool, at Oaddamaavadi in the Vaazhaichcheanai police division area of Batticaloa district, reported Tamil Net.
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On June 24, unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Noor Mohamed Kabool, at Oaddamaavadi in the Vaazhaichcheanai police division area of Batticaloa district, reported Tamil Net.
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June - 28 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sangarapillai Sivakanthan, in front of Poobalasingham Book Shop near the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Tamil Net reported.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sangarapillai Sivakanthan, in front of Poobalasingham Book Shop near the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Tamil Net reported.
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June - 29 
A 16-year-old ex-LTTE cadre who was attending evening prayers at the Murugan Kovil (Temple) in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ cadre of the outfit, reports SLA. The victim, identified as Thiravaladan Nishanthan, was reportedly killed because of his refusal t
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A 16-year-old ex-LTTE cadre who was attending evening prayers at the Murugan Kovil (Temple) in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ cadre of the outfit, reports SLA. The victim, identified as Thiravaladan Nishanthan, was reportedly killed because of his refusal to rejoin the outfit.
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July - 10 
Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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July - 11 
A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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A LTTE cadre was shot dead by another LTTE member for failing to follow orders on July 11 night at Akkaraipattu. Akkaraipattu police also recovered two hand grenades from the place of the incident.
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July - 12 
A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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July - 12 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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July - 14 
LTTE cadres shot dead a Sri Lanka Navy personnel and injured another one in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district.
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LTTE cadres shot dead a Sri Lanka Navy personnel and injured another one in the Muttur area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 14 
One LTTE cadre was killed and five civilians were allegedly injured by SLA personnel in the same area, according to Tamil Net. Another LTTE cadre was shot dead and a civilian was injured by unidentified assailants in the Sinna Urnai Gandhi Village area of Batticaloa district, added the website.
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One LTTE cadre was killed and five civilians were allegedly injured by SLA personnel in the same area, according to Tamil Net. Another LTTE cadre was shot dead and a civilian was injured by unidentified assailants in the Sinna Urnai Gandhi Village area of Batticaloa district, added the website.
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July - 16 
The Chief Secretary to the Eastern Province, Herath Abeyweera, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Sources said that the LTTE cadres fired at the Chief Secretary while he was in his office located at Inner Harbour Road in T
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The Chief Secretary to the Eastern Province, Herath Abeyweera, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on July 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Sources said that the LTTE cadres fired at the Chief Secretary while he was in his office located at Inner Harbour Road in Trincomalee at 6.00 p.m. Abeyweera earlier served for more than 15 years as the District Secretary, Ampara.
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July - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian, identified as Saamithamby Jeevan, at Jaya Nagar in the Thampalakaamam division of Trincomalee district on July 17, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian, identified as Saamithamby Jeevan, at Jaya Nagar in the Thampalakaamam division of Trincomalee district on July 17, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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July - 18 
In the district, two unidentified assailants shot dead another civilian in front of Akrabothi Vihara (a Buddhist place of worship) in Kanthalaay. The victim was a postman attached to Kanthalaay post office.
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In the district, two unidentified assailants shot dead another civilian in front of Akrabothi Vihara (a Buddhist place of worship) in Kanthalaay. The victim was a postman attached to Kanthalaay post office.
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July - 18 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 23 
A local employee of the Danish Refugees Council, an International Non-Governmental Organization, identified as Mariyanayagam Aloysius, was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre in the Annaikottai area. The Head of the group's Sri Lanka mission, Charles Macfadden, told Reuters that one of their nat
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A local employee of the Danish Refugees Council, an International Non-Governmental Organization, identified as Mariyanayagam Aloysius, was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre in the Annaikottai area. The Head of the group's Sri Lanka mission, Charles Macfadden, told Reuters that one of their national staff in Jaffna was murdered this morning, but they have no information as to why or wherefore, adding, “We know nothing. He was on his way to work, we understand he dropped (off) his wife, stopped and had a chat with someone and someone came behind him."
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July - 23 
Four LTTE cadres trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamale in the Jaffna district were shot dead by troops on July 23, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were injured in the incident.
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Four LTTE cadres trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamale in the Jaffna district were shot dead by troops on July 23, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were injured in the incident.
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July - 23 
On July 23, a senior member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Emily Janoos, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Uoorkavatturai in the same district.
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On July 23, a senior member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Emily Janoos, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Uoorkavatturai in the same district.
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July - 25 
Two civilians and two SF personnel were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sriskandarajah Lavan, and injured two others at Punnalaikadduvan in the Jaffna district.
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Two civilians and two SF personnel were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sriskandarajah Lavan, and injured two others at Punnalaikadduvan in the Jaffna district.
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July - 26 
The Secretary of the Ministry of State Administration, M.D.A.P. Rodrigo, has been appointed as the acting Chief Secretary of the Eastern Province, according to Colombo Page. The former Chief Secretary Herath Abeyweera was shot dead by a suspected LTTE at his office in Trincomalee on July 16.
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The Secretary of the Ministry of State Administration, M.D.A.P. Rodrigo, has been appointed as the acting Chief Secretary of the Eastern Province, according to Colombo Page. The former Chief Secretary Herath Abeyweera was shot dead by a suspected LTTE at his office in Trincomalee on July 16.
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July - 31 
Elsewhere, a civilian, identified as Thambimuttu Atputharajah alian Gopu, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence located along Maanippaay road in the Koddadi area of Koanaamalaiththoddam on July 31, reports Tamil Net.
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Elsewhere, a civilian, identified as Thambimuttu Atputharajah alian Gopu, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence located along Maanippaay road in the Koddadi area of Koanaamalaiththoddam on July 31, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 1 
A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 20
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A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 2006,” the Free Media Movement said in a statement.
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August - 1 
Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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August - 1 
Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 2 
A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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August - 3 
A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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August - 3 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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August - 6 
Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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August - 11 
In a similar incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Hyath Mohammed Mohammed Latheef, in the Baduriya area of Batticaloa district.
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In a similar incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim civilian, identified as Hyath Mohammed Mohammed Latheef, in the Baduriya area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 11 
Tamil Net reports that unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim religious leader, identified as Mawlawi Rafeek, at Ninthavoor in the Ampara district on August 11.
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Tamil Net reports that unidentified assailants shot dead a Muslim religious leader, identified as Mawlawi Rafeek, at Ninthavoor in the Ampara district on August 11.
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August - 16 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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August - 18 
One cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards troops conducting a cordon and search operation at Mengamam in the Trincomalee district was shot dead by security forces on August 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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One cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards troops conducting a cordon and search operation at Mengamam in the Trincomalee district was shot dead by security forces on August 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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August - 19 
On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil woman, identified as Seenithamby Bawani, at Kampiyaaru in the Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil woman, identified as Seenithamby Bawani, at Kampiyaaru in the Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 19 
One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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August - 20 
Asian Tribune reports that one Jihad armed group, an armed group mainly of the Muslims in the Eastern Province, has recently killed two Tamils in the East. On August 20, they killed Jeyaraj at Jinna Nagar, a suburb located at the Third Mile Post, three-km north of Trincomalee town. On the same day,
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Asian Tribune reports that one Jihad armed group, an armed group mainly of the Muslims in the Eastern Province, has recently killed two Tamils in the East. On August 20, they killed Jeyaraj at Jinna Nagar, a suburb located at the Third Mile Post, three-km north of Trincomalee town. On the same day, gunmen killed Thiyagachandran, elder brother of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Batticaloa Parliamentarian S. Jeyananthamoorthy, at Valaichchenai in the Batticaloa district. In a statement, the Eelam Revolutionary Organization (EROS) revealed that one of its members, known within EROS as "Gerald" otherwise known as Jeyaraj, was shot dead by a man identified as "Nizam" who is affiliated to the Jihad armed group. The Jihad armed group have been in existence since 1985 and known to have targeted political opponents and civilians in the past. However, this is the first time the Jihad group who are based in parts of Trincomalee, Ampara and Batticaloa have begun to target Tamils from the East.
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August - 20 
Further, a Tamil youth, identified as Jeyaraj, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jinna Nagar area of Trincomalee town.
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Further, a Tamil youth, identified as Jeyaraj, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jinna Nagar area of Trincomalee town.
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August - 20 
Thambipillai Thiyagachandran, the elder brother of Batticaloa district Member of Parliament from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Jeyananda Moorthi, was shot dead by a suspected ‘pistol gang’ cadre of the LTTE at Oddamavadi in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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Thambipillai Thiyagachandran, the elder brother of Batticaloa district Member of Parliament from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Jeyananda Moorthi, was shot dead by a suspected ‘pistol gang’ cadre of the LTTE at Oddamavadi in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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August - 23 
A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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August - 24 
On August 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead one civilian, identified as Thurairasa Pradeep Prabath, and injured another, Pushpanathan, in the Saliyasambalthivu area, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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On August 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead one civilian, identified as Thurairasa Pradeep Prabath, and injured another, Pushpanathan, in the Saliyasambalthivu area, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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August - 29 
Separately, suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Nadarasa Kumanan alias Murali, at Ambivelipuram in the Trincomalee district, according to the Ministry of Defence Website. He was a supporter of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaw
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Separately, suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Nadarasa Kumanan alias Murali, at Ambivelipuram in the Trincomalee district, according to the Ministry of Defence Website. He was a supporter of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna.
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August - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 30 
Further, on August 30, two members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Sinnathambi Siriniwasan and Mitharawel Wasandan, were shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at Iyankerni in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Further, on August 30, two members of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Sinnathambi Siriniwasan and Mitharawel Wasandan, were shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at Iyankerni in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 31 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil trader, identified as Nadarajah Sukumar, at Kanthalaai, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil trader, identified as Nadarajah Sukumar, at Kanthalaai, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 6 
Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 7 
A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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September - 8 
On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ ca
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On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Kaithadi in the Jaffna district. He was a nominee for the Chavakachcheri local government, EPDP sources said. Another EPDP member, identified as Rasaiya Yohanadan, a key member of the party for 10 years and nominee for the Mannar local government, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Eluthur in the Mannar district.
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September - 11 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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September - 13 
On the same day, a group three LTTE cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Velayudan Ilayarajah, while he was selling EPDP newspapers at Vellington in the Valaichchena area of Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, a group three LTTE cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), identified as Velayudan Ilayarajah, while he was selling EPDP newspapers at Vellington in the Valaichchena area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 14 
Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tried to break through army defence lines on the sam
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Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tried to break through army defence lines on the same day.
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September - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Kathiravelu and Suntharam at Pankulam in the Trincomalee district on September 18, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Kathiravelu and Suntharam at Pankulam in the Trincomalee district on September 18, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead another Tamil youth, Senthooran, on September 19-night at Periyakulam in the Uppuveli police division of Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead another Tamil youth, Senthooran, on September 19-night at Periyakulam in the Uppuveli police division of Trincomalee district, according to Tamil Net.
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September - 20 
On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 20 
The Grama Niladharee (Village State Official) of the Thoppur area in Trincomalee district, identified as Muththumaran Paramajothi, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre at his residence on September 20-night.
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The Grama Niladharee (Village State Official) of the Thoppur area in Trincomalee district, identified as Muththumaran Paramajothi, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre at his residence on September 20-night.
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September - 21 
One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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September - 23 
One youth, identified as Ariyarathnam Selvakumar, a relative of a TMVP supporter was shot dead at Wellaweli in the Batticaloa district.
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One youth, identified as Ariyarathnam Selvakumar, a relative of a TMVP supporter was shot dead at Wellaweli in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a supporter of the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, and injured two others at Alliadiwembu in the Ampara district, reports Colombo Page.
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September - 24 
A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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September - 24 
On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Neethirasa Umakanthan, at Kumburupiddy in the Trincomalee district, Tamil Net reported.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Neethirasa Umakanthan, at Kumburupiddy in the Trincomalee district, Tamil Net reported.
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September - 24 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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September - 27 
One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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September - 28 
Unidentified assailants shot dead top LTTE cadre, identified as Kandeepan, in the Sallisambalthivu area of Trincomalee district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead top LTTE cadre, identified as Kandeepan, in the Sallisambalthivu area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 3 
On October 3, one civilian, identified as S. Sivaji, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants at Maayaththai in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reported. Elsewhere, another civilian, Satchithananthan Nirmalan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Kaladdi junction in Thirunelveali.
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On October 3, one civilian, identified as S. Sivaji, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants at Maayaththai in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reported. Elsewhere, another civilian, Satchithananthan Nirmalan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Kaladdi junction in Thirunelveali.
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October - 11 
A former home guard, identified as Ibrahim Subahir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a mosque at Katuwanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district.
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A former home guard, identified as Ibrahim Subahir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a mosque at Katuwanwila in the Welikanda area of Polonnaruwa district.
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October - 12 
Three LTTE cadres were shot dead by troops ahead of the Thirukethiswaram FDL in the Mannar district. Troops subsequently recovered three T-56 assault riffle, hand grenades and ration packets from the incident site.
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Three LTTE cadres were shot dead by troops ahead of the Thirukethiswaram FDL in the Mannar district. Troops subsequently recovered three T-56 assault riffle, hand grenades and ration packets from the incident site.
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October - 14 
On October 14, troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE cadres in two separate incidents. In the first incident at about 7.45 am, one LTTE cadre was killed when a group of militants attempted to breach the SF’s FDL in the area. Similarly, at about 2.10 pm, troops foiled a
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On October 14, troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE cadres in two separate incidents. In the first incident at about 7.45 am, one LTTE cadre was killed when a group of militants attempted to breach the SF’s FDL in the area. Similarly, at about 2.10 pm, troops foiled another attempt by the outfit’s cadres to enter the FDL killing two of them. A day earlier, troops had killed two infiltrating cadres in the same area.
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October - 15 
Two police personnel were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Koddaveli area of Mannar district. Further, two more police personnel were shot at and injured by the ‘pistol gang’ at Bandarukulam, about 2-km west of Vavuniya.
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Two police personnel were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Koddaveli area of Mannar district. Further, two more police personnel were shot at and injured by the ‘pistol gang’ at Bandarukulam, about 2-km west of Vavuniya.
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October - 18 
Unidentified assailants assassinated the Grama Sevaka (local village official), Kumarasami Kumarawel, of the Ganeshapuram division in the Vavuniya district on October 18, reports Ministry of Defense Website.
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Unidentified assailants assassinated the Grama Sevaka (local village official), Kumarasami Kumarawel, of the Ganeshapuram division in the Vavuniya district on October 18, reports Ministry of Defense Website.
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October - 23 
On October 23, one civilian, identified as Sobamane Christ Jayanthan, in the Nallur area of Jaffna district.
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On October 23, one civilian, identified as Sobamane Christ Jayanthan, in the Nallur area of Jaffna district.
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