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Incidents of Combing/Search Operation:2001
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January - 2 
The Special Media Information Centre said on January 3 that troops on a search operation in Navatkul, on January 2, recovered the decomposed bodies of ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel cadres, including those of six women. The SMIC also claimed that the LTTE was firing mortar shells
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The Special Media Information Centre said on January 3 that troops on a search operation in Navatkul, on January 2, recovered the decomposed bodies of ten Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel cadres, including those of six women. The SMIC also claimed that the LTTE was firing mortar shells in Eluthumadduval, Muhamalai and Kilali.
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January - 4 
Seven rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on January 4 in Vavuniya during a search and cordon operation by the troops. Official sources added that rebels, fearing an assault by the troops on Pallai, on the Jaffna - Kandy A9 road, have stepped up attacks on the troop's E
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Seven rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed on January 4 in Vavuniya during a search and cordon operation by the troops. Official sources added that rebels, fearing an assault by the troops on Pallai, on the Jaffna - Kandy A9 road, have stepped up attacks on the troop's Eluthumadduval-Muhamalai-Kilali front-line.
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January - 7 
Separately, troops on a search mission fired at the LTTE rebels in Kilali, also on the same day. Three rebel cadres might have been killed in the incident.
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Separately, troops on a search mission fired at the LTTE rebels in Kilali, also on the same day. Three rebel cadres might have been killed in the incident.
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January - 18 
Besides, troops recovered a wide variety of arms and ammunition in search operations on January 18
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Besides, troops recovered a wide variety of arms and ammunition in search operations on January 18
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January - 31 February - 1
The Sri Lankan Army said the Sea Tigers, naval cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attacked troops manning the defence line at a ferry point in the Karativu general area, near Sangupiddy, on January 31. A search operation later revealed that two rebel cadres were killed I retaliato
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The Sri Lankan Army said the Sea Tigers, naval cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), attacked troops manning the defence line at a ferry point in the Karativu general area, near Sangupiddy, on January 31. A search operation later revealed that two rebel cadres were killed I retaliatory firing by troops. Two more rebels might either have been injured or killed, the army said, on February 1.
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February - 7 
On February 7, six rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate incidents in areas of Muhamalai, Kilaly and Nagarkovil in Jaffna peninsula. In the first incident, three rebels were killed and six others injured as troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a
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On February 7, six rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate incidents in areas of Muhamalai, Kilaly and Nagarkovil in Jaffna peninsula. In the first incident, three rebels were killed and six others injured as troops attacked a group of rebels constructing a trench in the Muhamalai area. Three more rebels were killed, in the second encounter, in the general areas of Kilaly and Nagarkovil. In addition the troops on a clearing operation in the Muhamalai area claimed to have recovered 19 anti-personnel mines.
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April - 3 
In another incident, a soldier was wounded while conducting a search operation in the Ponnar general area, also on April 3.
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In another incident, a soldier was wounded while conducting a search operation in the Ponnar general area, also on April 3.
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April - 11 
Meanwhile, police in Hingurakgoda, on April 11, acting on a tip off, claimed to have recovered two J. R. type hand grenades, a detonator and a 40 mm tomba cartridge during a search operation from the house of a fish vendor at Raja Ela, Minneriya. The fish vendor on interrogation stated that the arms
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Meanwhile, police in Hingurakgoda, on April 11, acting on a tip off, claimed to have recovered two J. R. type hand grenades, a detonator and a 40 mm tomba cartridge during a search operation from the house of a fish vendor at Raja Ela, Minneriya. The fish vendor on interrogation stated that the arms had been mortgaged to him by an Army deserter.
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May - 8 
In another incident, a solider sustained injuries after LTTE men opened mortar fire on army positions at Kattiaratan near Eluthumadduval. In a third incident, troops recovered the body of an LTTE member from Kommathura near Batticaloa. The troops were on a search operation after an encounter, which
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In another incident, a solider sustained injuries after LTTE men opened mortar fire on army positions at Kattiaratan near Eluthumadduval. In a third incident, troops recovered the body of an LTTE member from Kommathura near Batticaloa. The troops were on a search operation after an encounter, which occurred on the same day in which one soldier was killed and another injured.
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May - 14 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 14, laid an ambush and killed one security force personnel soldier, 6km south of Muttur. A civilian, too, was killed in the ambush. A search operation has been launched for the rebels. Pro-Tamil sources, however, said ’1
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 14, laid an ambush and killed one security force personnel soldier, 6km south of Muttur. A civilian, too, was killed in the ambush. A search operation has been launched for the rebels. Pro-Tamil sources, however, said ’10 others were wounded’, but did not specify if they were security force personnel or civilians.
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May - 18 
On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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May - 30 
In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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June - 29 
Earlier, on June 29, a rebel was killed at Muhamalai. On the same day, another rebel, who attempted to escape from a search party at Velvettiturai near Palay, was killed by army soldiers. In Trincomalee, two policemen and four civilians were injured in a grenade attack carried out by a suspected LTT
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Earlier, on June 29, a rebel was killed at Muhamalai. On the same day, another rebel, who attempted to escape from a search party at Velvettiturai near Palay, was killed by army soldiers. In Trincomalee, two policemen and four civilians were injured in a grenade attack carried out by a suspected LTTE rebel.
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July - 12 
According to official media sources, on July 12, troops from the Tirukovil Camp raided a camp of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thambiluvil and recovered several items including food, which were to be delivered to the rebels at the Kanjikudichiaru forest area.
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According to official media sources, on July 12, troops from the Tirukovil Camp raided a camp of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Thambiluvil and recovered several items including food, which were to be delivered to the rebels at the Kanjikudichiaru forest area.
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July - 15 
Sri Lankan media reports said, during the week end (week ending July 15, 2001) two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in confrontations with the security forces attached to the Sangamanknada Base Camp in Mummarikulam. Further, the reports said, one dead body was recovered a
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Sri Lankan media reports said, during the week end (week ending July 15, 2001) two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in confrontations with the security forces attached to the Sangamanknada Base Camp in Mummarikulam. Further, the reports said, one dead body was recovered and a search operation was launched to recover the other. Two weapons also had been recovered from the scene of the incident. This group had allegedly been responsible for the abduction of three Sinhala traders on July 12, 2001, the reports said.
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August - 2 
Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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August - 5 
Pro-Tamil sources said on August 5 that the Army and police conducted searches at Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) and Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) camps in Vavuniya and it suburbs following clashes between the two groups. TELO alleged that cadres of the Permual fa
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Pro-Tamil sources said on August 5 that the Army and police conducted searches at Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) and Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) camps in Vavuniya and it suburbs following clashes between the two groups. TELO alleged that cadres of the Permual faction of the EPRLF have abducted three of its members and assaulted them.
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August - 7 
Government reports said Sri Lankan Air Force jets raided the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Jim Kelley training base in the Thoppigala jungle, 34km northwest of Batticaloa, on August 7, 2001. A day earlier, Kifr jets attacked the LTTE’s bunker line in Pallai. Details of casualties and dam
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Government reports said Sri Lankan Air Force jets raided the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Jim Kelley training base in the Thoppigala jungle, 34km northwest of Batticaloa, on August 7, 2001. A day earlier, Kifr jets attacked the LTTE’s bunker line in Pallai. Details of casualties and damage are yet to come in.
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August - 9 
Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said more than a hundred Tamils were arrested in a cordon and search operation in Kochchikade, some 50 km north of Colombo, on August 9, 2001.
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Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said more than a hundred Tamils were arrested in a cordon and search operation in Kochchikade, some 50 km north of Colombo, on August 9, 2001.
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August - 10 
Troops conducted a search operation at Madduvil South near Chavakachcheri and seized some ammunition, explosives and related equipment.
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Troops conducted a search operation at Madduvil South near Chavakachcheri and seized some ammunition, explosives and related equipment.
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August - 12 
Pro-Tamil sources said on August 12, 2001, that government troops conducted a house-to-house search and arrested more than 500 persons in Dehiwala, a Colombo suburb. A majority of them were subsequently let-off.
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Pro-Tamil sources said on August 12, 2001, that government troops conducted a house-to-house search and arrested more than 500 persons in Dehiwala, a Colombo suburb. A majority of them were subsequently let-off.
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August - 14 
Earlier, on August 14, security fore personnel raided a LTTE fund-raising centre and recovered some documents, 17km northwest of Batticaloa. One soldier was injured in the gunfight that occurred during the operation. On the same day, a soldier was injured in a rebel attack in the Karadiyankadu gener
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Earlier, on August 14, security fore personnel raided a LTTE fund-raising centre and recovered some documents, 17km northwest of Batticaloa. One soldier was injured in the gunfight that occurred during the operation. On the same day, a soldier was injured in a rebel attack in the Karadiyankadu general area, 1.5km southeast of Kilaly.
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August - 19 
Troops also conducted a search operation in the Putukulam general area, 17km away from Vavuniya, on August 19. There were no casualties reported in the clashes that followed. One more soldier was wounded, on August 19, during an attack on the LTTE rebels in the Kallar general area.
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Troops also conducted a search operation in the Putukulam general area, 17km away from Vavuniya, on August 19. There were no casualties reported in the clashes that followed. One more soldier was wounded, on August 19, during an attack on the LTTE rebels in the Kallar general area.
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August - 29 
Also on August 29, a soldier was injured in a bomb explosion while on a search operation at an abandoned house in the Sittandy general area near Valachchenai, on August 29.
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Also on August 29, a soldier was injured in a bomb explosion while on a search operation at an abandoned house in the Sittandy general area near Valachchenai, on August 29.
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August - 30 
The Sri Lankan Army, on August 30, 2001, conducted a clearing operation in the Nawatkuli general area near Chavakachcheri, and recovered two 81mm mortar bombs.
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The Sri Lankan Army, on August 30, 2001, conducted a clearing operation in the Nawatkuli general area near Chavakachcheri, and recovered two 81mm mortar bombs.
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September - 3 
The Sri Lankan Army said on September 3, 2001 that government troops continued with the search operations in the Thanankilappu general area, some 3km south of Chavakachcheri, on September 2, and recovered a variety of sophisticated arms and ammunition. Besides many grenades too were discovered and d
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The Sri Lankan Army said on September 3, 2001 that government troops continued with the search operations in the Thanankilappu general area, some 3km south of Chavakachcheri, on September 2, and recovered a variety of sophisticated arms and ammunition. Besides many grenades too were discovered and destroyed.
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September - 26 
Security force personnel raided a LTTE hideout in Ampara, on September 26 and recovered some vehicles.
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Security force personnel raided a LTTE hideout in Ampara, on September 26 and recovered some vehicles.
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September - 30 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on September 30, security force personnel in cordon and search operations arrested 40 Tamils in Colombo and in its suburb of Galle. All the arrested persons "are from the northeast province and are temporary residents. They are being interrogated for possible links with the"
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on September 30, security force personnel in cordon and search operations arrested 40 Tamils in Colombo and in its suburb of Galle. All the arrested persons "are from the northeast province and are temporary residents. They are being interrogated for possible links with the" LTTE security forces said.
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October - 4 
Pro-Tamil sources reported that more than 500 people were rounded up and interrogated during a joint search operation by government soldiers and Police in Vavuniya town and its suburbs. These sources added 20 of those rounded up, who were identified by spotters, have been detained for further interr
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Pro-Tamil sources reported that more than 500 people were rounded up and interrogated during a joint search operation by government soldiers and Police in Vavuniya town and its suburbs. These sources added 20 of those rounded up, who were identified by spotters, have been detained for further interrogation.
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October - 26 
Security forces conducted a search operation in Thanankilappu, near Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna peninsula, and recovered a huge quantity of bombs and other explosive materials.
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Security forces conducted a search operation in Thanankilappu, near Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna peninsula, and recovered a huge quantity of bombs and other explosive materials.
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October - 28 
Other reports said government troops on a search operation in the Neelapola general area, some 12km south of Muttur, recovered the decomposed body of an LTTE cadre, on 28 October, and some arms.
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Other reports said government troops on a search operation in the Neelapola general area, some 12km south of Muttur, recovered the decomposed body of an LTTE cadre, on 28 October, and some arms.
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November - 2 
Separately, the LTTE rebels in the Dimbulagala general area wounded two home guards in an attack on their post, also on the same day.
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Separately, the LTTE rebels in the Dimbulagala general area wounded two home guards in an attack on their post, also on the same day.
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November - 3 
Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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November - 15 
Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord,
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Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord, 50m of flexible wire, a push bicycle among other things were also recovered from the ‘safe house’.
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November - 22 
Reports also said troops raided a hideout of the LTTE at Sitandy colony, 24 away from Batticaloa and recovered several items, including cyanide capsules. It is suspected that at least one rebel cadre was either injured or killed during the raid, on November 22
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Reports also said troops raided a hideout of the LTTE at Sitandy colony, 24 away from Batticaloa and recovered several items, including cyanide capsules. It is suspected that at least one rebel cadre was either injured or killed during the raid, on November 22
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November - 23 
Earlier, on November 23, troops raided a LTTE hide-out at Orumulacholai near Batticaloa and arrested a suspect.
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Earlier, on November 23, troops raided a LTTE hide-out at Orumulacholai near Batticaloa and arrested a suspect.
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November - 24 
A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre was arrested in a raid conducted by troops on a LTTE safe house in the Orumulacholai general area, 12km northwest of batticaloa.
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A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre was arrested in a raid conducted by troops on a LTTE safe house in the Orumulacholai general area, 12km northwest of batticaloa.
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November - 27 
Earlier, on November 27, some ammunition was seized from a civilian’s residence after troops conducted search operations at Nanthavil near Jaffna.
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Earlier, on November 27, some ammunition was seized from a civilian’s residence after troops conducted search operations at Nanthavil near Jaffna.
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November - 27 
On the same day, troops on a search operation in the general areas of Thanankilappu and Antanantidai, South West of Chavakachcheri, recovered some explosives left behind by LTTE rebels. These were destroyed before they could cause any damage.
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On the same day, troops on a search operation in the general areas of Thanankilappu and Antanantidai, South West of Chavakachcheri, recovered some explosives left behind by LTTE rebels. These were destroyed before they could cause any damage.
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December - 3 
Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Official media sources said that troops on a search operation at Koyilakkandi near Thanankillappu detected and seized a cache of mines and ammunition in an abandoned house on December 3. This cache is suspected to have been hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued after troops intercepted a LTTE group in the area
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Following an encounter with LTTE rebels at Meeyankulam on December 6, troops, launched search operations in the area on December 7, and recovered some explosives and ammunition hidden by the LTTE in the area. As reported earlier, the encounter ensued after troops intercepted a LTTE group in the area and recovered the bodies of seven LTTE rebels after the encounter.
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December - 7 
Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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Troops conducting clearing operations at Thanankilappu near Chavakachcheri recovered three claymore mines, which were later destroyed.
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December - 11 
The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, which were reportedly buried by the Liberation Tiger
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The Sri Lankan Army said troops on a clearing operation in the Thanankilappu general area, near Chavakachcheri, on 11 December, recovered a huge haul of communication equipment and accessories, several rounds of ammunition and several other items, which were reportedly buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels for use on a later date.
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