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January - 4 
On January 4, troops retaliated when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hidden in surrounding jungle areas near an Army point in the Kalyanapura area of Polonnaruwa district opened fire on the Army point, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During the subsequent search operation, the de
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On January 4, troops retaliated when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hidden in surrounding jungle areas near an Army point in the Kalyanapura area of Polonnaruwa district opened fire on the Army point, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During the subsequent search operation, the dead body of an outfit cadre along with one weapon was recovered. One soldier was also killed in the incident.
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January - 7 
On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
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On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
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January - 8 
The Nation reports that Officials of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided the Colombo office of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), but finding only a caretaker in the building searched the premises and promised to return on January 8 (today). The raid follows similar search
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The Nation reports that Officials of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) raided the Colombo office of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO), but finding only a caretaker in the building searched the premises and promised to return on January 8 (today). The raid follows similar search operations in Trincomalee and Vavuniya a day earlier. The TRO is an LTTE affiliated Non-government Organisation (NGO), engaged in emergency relief and development work in the north and east. The CID is reportedly working in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank, which is conducting an investigation into the finances of the TRO. The TRO, which worked exclusively in the North and East prior to 2002, was registered as a NGO in Sri Lanka after the cease-fire agreement was signed. The organisation is funded by both the Tamil Diaspora and international aid agencies.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by t
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On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the clashes. Earlier in the day, troops conducted a search in the same area and recovered three T-56 weapons and two claymore mines.
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January - 11 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured the ‘Janath’ Camp, stronghold for the LTTE artillery and mortar gun position, and seven other sub camps of the LTTE, which lies west of Kanchkudichchiaru in the Ampara district on January 11. During subsequent search operations, STF personnel recovered fou
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel captured the ‘Janath’ Camp, stronghold for the LTTE artillery and mortar gun position, and seven other sub camps of the LTTE, which lies west of Kanchkudichchiaru in the Ampara district on January 11. During subsequent search operations, STF personnel recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, large number of warlike items and equipment. Four STF personnel and an unspecified number of LTTE cadres were injured in the incident. Meanwhile, Associated Press quoted Military spokespeson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe as saying, "Capturing the camp is a strategic step forward in eliminating the terrorist threat on security forces' camps." The LTTE cadres used to fire mortars from the ‘Janak’ camp at STF personnel deployed around the ‘Stanley Base’, which was captured by the STF on January 8, the Brigadier told the Daily News, adding, the Stanley Camp was the largest camp of the LTTE in the Ampara district and that the "Janak" camp was west of the "Stanley" camp.
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January - 15 
During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one re
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During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one remote controlled claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 16 
Troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vakare area of Batticaloa district on January 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered seven dead bodies of LTTE cadres from the incident site which were later handed ove
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Troops confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vakare area of Batticaloa district on January 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered seven dead bodies of LTTE cadres from the incident site which were later handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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January - 16 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara during subsequent search operation.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara during subsequent search operation.
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January - 18 
Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines, one RPG weapon, eight 40-mm grenades, one commun
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Troops launched an attack against a LTTE movement in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district on January 18. During a subsequently search operation troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, two T-56 weapons with 91 ammunition, two magazines, one RPG weapon, eight 40-mm grenades, one communication set, one LTTE combat uniform, one Sri Lanka Air Force camouflage uniform and a few other items from the location.
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January - 19 
Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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January - 21 
Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a la
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Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a large number sustained injuries in the incident. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, one RPG, one 12.7 weapon and 18 T-56 assault rifles.
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January - 24 
Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the newly captured area of Sirimangalapura in the Trincomalee district recovered one LTTE cadre’s dead body and 200 of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 26 
A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre
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A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with pistol and communication equipment.
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February - 1 
Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and s
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Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and sophisticated.
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February - 2 
Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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February - 2 
Troops conducted a search and clearing operation in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district and recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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Troops conducted a search and clearing operation in the Sirimangalapura area of Trincomalee district and recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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February - 4 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres who were trying to cross Korongupanchan in the Trincomalee district on February 4. During a subsequent operation, troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, one night vision device and a communication set from the incident site.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres who were trying to cross Korongupanchan in the Trincomalee district on February 4. During a subsequent operation, troops recovered dead body of a LTTE cadre, one night vision device and a communication set from the incident site.
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February - 7 
A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation
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A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation led to the recovery of two hand grenades.
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February - 7 
Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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February - 8 
A decomposed dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered by troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Vakare areas on February 8.
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A decomposed dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered by troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Vakare areas on February 8.
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February - 11 
Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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February - 16 
At least eight persons, including a woman, were arrested in a special search operation conducted in the Anuradhapura police division, according to Daily News
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At least eight persons, including a woman, were arrested in a special search operation conducted in the Anuradhapura police division, according to Daily News
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February - 17 
During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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February - 18 
During another search operation in Mohottuaram, troops recovered 50 LTTE video cassettes that depict their attacks on security forces.
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During another search operation in Mohottuaram, troops recovered 50 LTTE video cassettes that depict their attacks on security forces.
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February - 26 
During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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March - 11 
An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearl
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An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearly twenty LTTE cadres and injured a large number of them. Subsequently, troops conducted a search in the area and recovered fourteen LTTE dead bodies, ten T-56 weapons, two RPGs, one sniper gun and five mobile phones from the area. One soldier was killed and other ten were injured during the incident.
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March - 19 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition fro
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition from the area.
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March - 21 
More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadr
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More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadres continued to fire artillery and mortars at the Kumburumalai, Siththandi, Black Bridge, Mavedivembu and Chenkaladi Army camps, while at the same time a group of 300 outfit cadres attempted to infiltrate the camps in small groups. The indiscriminate shelling injured many civilians and severely damaged their houses. SFs retaliated with mortar and small arms fire, which killed more than 30 outfit cadres and injured many others. During the mortar attack four soldiers were killed and 14 were injured. In the search operation following the attack, six T-56 assault rifles, a LMG, a RPG, a Bangalore Torpedo and a large stock of ammunition were recovered by the troops. "Eight LTTE bodies were recovered in the search operation and according to LTTE communication intercepts over 30 cadres were seriously injured and were being taken to Thoppigala area," the official said. Following the attack Sri Lanka Air Force struck identified outfit’s targets in south of Vavunathivu area where the SFs believe the Tigers moved in after their failed attack. Meanwhile, LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan confirmed that the outfit had launched a "pre-emptive strike on military build-ups", adding, the aim was to prevent the military entering villages, disrupting harvests and scaring locals away, according to Associated Press. He admitted eight cadres of the outfit died in the fighting.
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April - 1 
On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 3 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine detonators, five magazines, 125 T-56 ammunition, two pouches, seven metres of detonator cord, seven rifle slings, two cyanide capsules, five pen torches, one field dressing and one pack from the incident site.
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April - 3 
In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio,
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In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio, one 9-V battery, two-feet long detonator cord and one bag with some clothes from his possession.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with t
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On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with three weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also killed while three others sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 12 
Police searched a car attempting to escape across roadblocks at Jaffna junction in the Anuradhapura district and apprehended 56 gelignite sticks hidden in the spare wheel and arrested the driver along with the car on April 12.
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Police searched a car attempting to escape across roadblocks at Jaffna junction in the Anuradhapura district and apprehended 56 gelignite sticks hidden in the spare wheel and arrested the driver along with the car on April 12.
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April - 17 
According to reports, the LTTE front activists held vigils in Germany for four successive days following the French arrests and detention of fifteen LTTE representatives in France following a raid on April 1. The LTTE activists fearing German authorities will follow French hurriedly organised the vi
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According to reports, the LTTE front activists held vigils in Germany for four successive days following the French arrests and detention of fifteen LTTE representatives in France following a raid on April 1. The LTTE activists fearing German authorities will follow French hurriedly organised the vigils condemning the Sri Lankan government for killing the Tamils and to demand the German government to recognise the struggle carried out by the LTTE for a separate State for the Tamil people. The news published in the LTTE web-media stated that vigils were held in four places namely Landau, Dortmund, Mullein and Grebelt. The news filed stated Tamils in large numbers participated in the vigils. As part of the propaganda, the activists also published photographs of the vigils which confirmed only few people attending the vigils.
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April - 18 
At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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At Peraru in the Trincomalee district, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack and during subsequent search operations recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon, seven RPG rounds, ten sacks of rice and ten sacks of pulse left behind by the fleeing LTTE terrorists.
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April - 19 
A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SL
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A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). At the same time, a few huge explosions were heard from areas where the outfit cadres were hiding. During subsequent search operations in the area, troops recovered three dead bodies of LTTE cadres who had committed suicide by blowing themselves up. They also recovered three T-56 weapons, five hand grenades, a suicide jacket and live ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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April - 19 
On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite ph
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On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite phone along with several area maps, communication equipment and several explosive items from the incident site.
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April - 20 
Negombo police raided a suspicious bunker which is being secretly constructed inside a house, belonging to a Tamil national, located at Delgashandiya in the Katana area - within three kilometres of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, according to Daily News. When police raided the
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Negombo police raided a suspicious bunker which is being secretly constructed inside a house, belonging to a Tamil national, located at Delgashandiya in the Katana area - within three kilometres of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, according to Daily News. When police raided the house nobody was there and the suspected family is reportedly absconding.
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April - 20 
Troops during a search operation recovered four fibreglass containers consisting of sixty four T-56 ammunition boxes carrying 48,000 rounds and thousand anti personnel mines from the Weppuwattuwan area. The search operation was still on in the area till the reports last came in.
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Troops during a search operation recovered four fibreglass containers consisting of sixty four T-56 ammunition boxes carrying 48,000 rounds and thousand anti personnel mines from the Weppuwattuwan area. The search operation was still on in the area till the reports last came in.
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April - 22 
Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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April - 22 
Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succ
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Troops retaliated to a LTTE attack towards a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district and during subsequent search operations arrested an injured LTTE cadre along with a T-56 assault rifle, two magazines with fifteen rounds of ammunition. The injured cadre succumbed to his injuries later, SLA reports.
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April - 24 
On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 24 
Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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April - 27 
On the same day, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards them in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered a water can, one pair of slippers, two shirts and two sarongs from the incident site. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres managed to escape when troops launched a sea
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On the same day, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards them in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered a water can, one pair of slippers, two shirts and two sarongs from the incident site. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres managed to escape when troops launched a search operation in the area close to Jaffna Railway Station following information about the presence of a group of outfit cadres.
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April - 27 
Three Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one sustained injuries during a clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Kuchchiweli, north of Trincomalee, on April 27, according to Colombo Page. The clash occurred when SLN ground troops detected LTTE movement towards n
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Three Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) personnel were killed and one sustained injuries during a clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Kuchchiweli, north of Trincomalee, on April 27, according to Colombo Page. The clash occurred when SLN ground troops detected LTTE movement towards north and intercepted them in the Peraru-Sempimalai area. SLN sources said that the LTTE has also suffered heavy casualties and informed that a search operation is being carried out in the area.
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April - 28 
Security forces conducted a search operation throughout Colombo for suspicious objects and persons. In the operation that went on from 7 am to 10 am, all vehicles were stopped, people on board made to disembark and physical search of vehicles and passengers was conducted. Four Tamil persons and 12 o
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Security forces conducted a search operation throughout Colombo for suspicious objects and persons. In the operation that went on from 7 am to 10 am, all vehicles were stopped, people on board made to disembark and physical search of vehicles and passengers was conducted. Four Tamil persons and 12 others wanted for offences were arrested, stated a statement issued by the military, adding, 16,500 persons and 9,000 vehicles were searched during the operation.
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April - 29 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including two teenagers, who were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control), were fired upon by troops in a clash at Kokkutoduvai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on April 29, according to Sri Lanka Army repor
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including two teenagers, who were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control), were fired upon by troops in a clash at Kokkutoduvai in the Welioya region of Moneragala district on April 29, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three female LTTE cadres, three dog tags, cyanide capsules, three T-56 magazines, three T-56 guns, three pouches and six pen torch batteries.
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April - 29 
Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to repo
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Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to reports, naval troops conducted a cordon and search operation following information about their presence in the area and as they were ready to enter the Amman Kovil/Puliyankadal premises with the Kovil incumbent they were fired upon by the outfit cadres from inside the Kovil. Naval troops retaliated with small arms which resulted in two explosions. In the operation all five LTTE cadres who were inside the Kovil were killed. The incumbent of the Kovil was also killed in the crossfire. Troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 30 
Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RP
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Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RPG bomb and 17 claymore accessories on April 28.
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April - 30 
Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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May - 4 
On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On May 4, troops launched an attack on a group of LTTE cadres at Siththaru in the Trincomalee district and during subsequent search operations recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with one T 56 assault rifle, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 4 
On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three cl
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On the same day, a group of LTTE cadres managed to escape as naval troops at Thiriyaya in the Trincomalee district confronted them when were trying to infiltrate the area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered three claymore mines, one RPG weapon, eighteen cyanide capsules, one communication set, one hundred pressure mine fuses, three secret LTTE documents and some blood-stained items from the incident site.
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May - 6 
STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T
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STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, three T-56 magazines, two T-81 rifles and a set of LTTE web equipment from inside the house.
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May - 7 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, identified as S.Rajindran alias Ashok, the leader for Kokkodicholai, and K. Ragunathan, from the LTTE medical team, were killed in a retaliatory action by the security forces (SFs) following a clash at Angodavillvu in the Welikanda area of Pollonna
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, identified as S.Rajindran alias Ashok, the leader for Kokkodicholai, and K. Ragunathan, from the LTTE medical team, were killed in a retaliatory action by the security forces (SFs) following a clash at Angodavillvu in the Welikanda area of Pollonnaruwa district on May 7, according to Daily News. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of the two LTTE cadres, two T-56 riffles, 14 rounds of 40-mm ammunition, binoculars, five live grenades, a CDMA telephone, an ID card, five maps and two radio communication sets from the incident site.
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During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to t
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During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) for the LTTE, from the Kondampiddi area of Mannar district on May 11.
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May - 12 
On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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On April 12 (today), LTTE cadres using explosive devices destroyed two power transformers at Maradamunai in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations in the area, the troops recovered one more time bomb set by the LTTE near the Navalar School.
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May - 16 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and a soldier were killed when troops came under two successive LTTE attacks in the area east of Madu in the Vavuniya district on May 16, the military officials said, according to Colombo Page. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and a soldier were killed when troops came under two successive LTTE attacks in the area east of Madu in the Vavuniya district on May 16, the military officials said, according to Colombo Page. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered three T-56 assault riffles along with magazines and ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 19 
Troops found a vest for suicide bombings, 750 grams of explosives, and assault rifles during a search operation in the Jaffna peninsula.
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Troops found a vest for suicide bombings, 750 grams of explosives, and assault rifles during a search operation in the Jaffna peninsula.
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May - 22 
A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTT
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A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTTE cadre. Subsequently, troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one pistol, one communication set, six claymore bombs, one hand grenade, one GPMG weapon, one photograph with LTTE chief Prabhakaran, one computer hard disc, several dresses worn by Muslims, five bundles of currency notes. During further search operations, SF personnel recovered the dead bodies of six LTTE cadres along with a T-56 weapon from Thalayaya in the same area.
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June - 3 
Troops recovered 685 anti-personnel mines, bombs and other explosives during search operations in the Verugal, Pankudaveli and Panichchankerni villages, according to Associated Press.
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Troops recovered 685 anti-personnel mines, bombs and other explosives during search operations in the Verugal, Pankudaveli and Panichchankerni villages, according to Associated Press.
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June - 5 
Daily News reports that the LTTE is increasingly resorting to the use of places of Hindu worship in the North to carry out its subversive plans and in the process bringing disaffection to the SFs among the Tamil community when search operations are conducted on these premises. The report said that S
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Daily News reports that the LTTE is increasingly resorting to the use of places of Hindu worship in the North to carry out its subversive plans and in the process bringing disaffection to the SFs among the Tamil community when search operations are conducted on these premises. The report said that SFs recovered large caches of weapons from at least five Hindu temples in the North in the recent past with shootouts occurring inside one such temple when troops entered the premises following a tip-off that weapons were hidden in its sanctum. Some arms and ammunition, including grenades, were also found in a bag hidden behind the altar at the St. Mary’s Cathedral in Jaffna.
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June - 5 
On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detonated a claymore mine targeting Special Task Force (STF) personnel on search operation personnel along the Ambalanthure – Thikodai road in the Ampara district, killing one STF officer and injuring another, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 9 
On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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June - 10 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during a search operation at Puliyankandal in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on June 10, reports Colombo Page. Four LTTE cadres were killed while three others sustained injuries during t
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during a search operation at Puliyankandal in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on June 10, reports Colombo Page. Four LTTE cadres were killed while three others sustained injuries during the clash, the military said. A wounded sailor later succumbed to his injuries. SLN personnel also recovered a cache of weapons, including two T-56 weapons, seven hand grenades, six T-56 magazines with 180 live ammunitions, three code sheets, a cyanide capsule and an LTTE identification tag, from the incident site along with the body of a LTTE cadre, identified as Mankuil alias Gnasekaran Dayalan. Daily News quoted military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe as saying, "We believe that the LTTE cadres were preparing to launch an attack and their attempt was foiled by Naval personnel. The sailors also uncovered arms and ammunition from the fleeing terrorists."
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June - 12 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation with troops at Pulipanchikulam in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of the four LTTE cadres along wi
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation with troops at Pulipanchikulam in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of the four LTTE cadres along with two claymore mines of 6-kg each and three hand grenades.
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June - 13 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres at Kappathivu in the Jaffna district on June 13, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The security
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres at Kappathivu in the Jaffna district on June 13, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The security forces (SFs) in a subsequent search operation recovered the bodies of the three slain LTTE cadres along with three T56 assault rifles, six hand grenades and a claymore mine weighing 10-kgs.
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June - 14 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations at Andankulam in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. At least one LTTE cadre was killed and an unspecified number of them sustai
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations at Andankulam in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. At least one LTTE cadre was killed and an unspecified number of them sustained injuries in the incident.
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June - 15 
On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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June - 17 
On June 17, troops recovered two suicide belts, specially designed for female suicide cadres of the LTTE, hidden behind a Hindu Kovil (Temple) in the Walikamam west area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Army reported. During further search operations in the area, three T-56 weapons along with seven mag
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On June 17, troops recovered two suicide belts, specially designed for female suicide cadres of the LTTE, hidden behind a Hindu Kovil (Temple) in the Walikamam west area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Army reported. During further search operations in the area, three T-56 weapons along with seven magazines were recovered by the troops.
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June - 19 
On June 19, troops during a cordon and search operation at Ihala Yakkure, about 7-km west of Dimbulagala in the Pollonnaruwa district, rescued a civilian held in LTTE captivity, killing one LTTE cadre. The civilian was reportedly abducted along with two others on June 18 from Ihala Yakkure. They wer
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On June 19, troops during a cordon and search operation at Ihala Yakkure, about 7-km west of Dimbulagala in the Pollonnaruwa district, rescued a civilian held in LTTE captivity, killing one LTTE cadre. The civilian was reportedly abducted along with two others on June 18 from Ihala Yakkure. They were then taken forcibly to the nearby jungle for extortion and after some time, the LTTE abductors released two of them on the condition that they bring Rupees. 50,000 in cash and 15 meal packets, if they wanted the release of their friend. The victims, however, reported the matter to the police who sought the assistance of the army to rescue the victim.
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June - 19 
Security forces (SFs) foiled a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to infiltrate the civilian-inhabited Kalkudah village in the Batticaloa district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two
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Security forces (SFs) foiled a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to infiltrate the civilian-inhabited Kalkudah village in the Batticaloa district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two hand grenades and two claymore mines.
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June - 22 
During another search operation, SFs recovered 1600 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, fourteen 81-mm bomb cartridges and several pieces of explosive devices from the Mankerni area of Batticaloa district. At Katuvelikulam, troops recovered 16 APMs.
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During another search operation, SFs recovered 1600 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, fourteen 81-mm bomb cartridges and several pieces of explosive devices from the Mankerni area of Batticaloa district. At Katuvelikulam, troops recovered 16 APMs.
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June - 22 
In the district, troops retaliated and foiled a LTTE attempt to infiltrate the security points at Katkolam in the Point Pedro area. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons and a few magazines.
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In the district, troops retaliated and foiled a LTTE attempt to infiltrate the security points at Katkolam in the Point Pedro area. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons and a few magazines.
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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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July - 1 
On July 1, the Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a search operation recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two T-56 magazines and 48 T-56 ammunition from the Annamalai area of Vavuniya district, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The STF personnel als
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On July 1, the Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a search operation recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two T-56 magazines and 48 T-56 ammunition from the Annamalai area of Vavuniya district, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The STF personnel also recovered 11 anti-personnel mines during another search operation in the same area.
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July - 3 
Naval troops on a search operation in the Embalinagar area of Mannar district recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, 7.62 ammunition rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two 40-mm grenades, 1-kg of gelignite, one hand grenade, one pistol holster and one belt.
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Naval troops on a search operation in the Embalinagar area of Mannar district recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, 7.62 ammunition rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two 40-mm grenades, 1-kg of gelignite, one hand grenade, one pistol holster and one belt.
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July - 8 
Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incide
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Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incident site.
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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 
At least twelve soldiers and four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in Batticaloa district on July 14. According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) officials, the LTTE cadres attacked troops when they were conducting a search and clear operation in the Vakaneri area, killing twelve so
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At least twelve soldiers and four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in Batticaloa district on July 14. According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) officials, the LTTE cadres attacked troops when they were conducting a search and clear operation in the Vakaneri area, killing twelve soldiers. In the retaliatory fire troops killed four cadres of the outfit.
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July - 14 
Troops detected a movement of about 150-200 LTTE cadres fleeing from Thoppigala area and launched an attack on them killing and injuring an unspecified number of outfit’s cadres in the Welikanda area of Pollonnaruwa district. During subsequent search operation troops recovered the dead body of one L
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Troops detected a movement of about 150-200 LTTE cadres fleeing from Thoppigala area and launched an attack on them killing and injuring an unspecified number of outfit’s cadres in the Welikanda area of Pollonnaruwa district. During subsequent search operation troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, six T-56 weapons, one GPMG, one sniper gun, five hand grenades, two communication sets, about one hundred pairs of slippers and a stock of dry rations including rice, dhal, noodles, canned fish, biscuits and packets of milk power etc. from the area.
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July - 15 
Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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July - 20 
At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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July - 20 
During another search operation, troops recovered one RPG weapon from the Kistokulam area of Vavuniya district.
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During another search operation, troops recovered one RPG weapon from the Kistokulam area of Vavuniya district.
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July - 20 
On July 20, troops opened fire towards a group of fleeing LTTE cadres in the area south of Narakamulla in the Batticaloa district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two cyanide capsules and one identity tag of the outfi
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On July 20, troops opened fire towards a group of fleeing LTTE cadres in the area south of Narakamulla in the Batticaloa district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two cyanide capsules and one identity tag of the outfit.
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July - 21 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including one area leader identified as Ravindran, were killed by Special Task Force (STF) troops during the final phase of Operation Niyathai Jaya (Definite Victory) launched by the STF on July 21 at Kanchikudiaru in the Ampara district, accordin
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including one area leader identified as Ravindran, were killed by Special Task Force (STF) troops during the final phase of Operation Niyathai Jaya (Definite Victory) launched by the STF on July 21 at Kanchikudiaru in the Ampara district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. During subsequent search operation, the STF recovered five T-56 assault rifles, five T-56 magazines, four hundred and eighty rounds of T-56 ammunition, eight hand grenades, four anti personnel mines (APMs) , one container with C 4 explosives, 10 m of wire and one 40 mm mortar bomb from the incident site.
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July - 23 
On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymor
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On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymore mine weighing 2.5 kg and three motor bikes at Thihilaweddy.
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July - 26 
In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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July - 27 
Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 5-kg at Thavasikulam in the Kodikamam area. During search and clear operations in the Red Bridge area of Mylavethuven, troops recovered one disposable RPG bomb. Troops on duty at Karukkapulchenai found one pressure mine of seven layers and 16 anti-personn
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Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 5-kg at Thavasikulam in the Kodikamam area. During search and clear operations in the Red Bridge area of Mylavethuven, troops recovered one disposable RPG bomb. Troops on duty at Karukkapulchenai found one pressure mine of seven layers and 16 anti-personnel mines while clearing the area. Further, on July 27, troops recovered seven 60-mm mortar rounds during a search operation at Namalwatta in the Kumburupiddi area.
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July - 29 
During another search operation, troops recovered 41 rounds of 60-mm mortars, 109 hand grenades, two 60-mm smoke bombs, one round of 82-mm mortar bombs and 1240 APMs from the Verugal South area of Trincomalee district.
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During another search operation, troops recovered 41 rounds of 60-mm mortars, 109 hand grenades, two 60-mm smoke bombs, one round of 82-mm mortar bombs and 1240 APMs from the Verugal South area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 29 
Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, on
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Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, one sniper weapon, twenty four T-56 weapons, one 40-mm grenade launcher, twenty 120-mm mortar bombs, one hundred and twenty five 82-mm mortar bombs, one 10-kg claymore bomb, nine claymore bombs, sixty T-56 magazines, 197 detonators, 144 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 325 jonny mines, six hundred and five T-56 ammunition, four hundred 82-mm mortar cartridges, one hundred and three 82 mm mortar bomb fuses and 76 jonny bomb fuses.
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August - 1 
A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fleeing from the Thoppigala area across Galmitiyawa in the Trincomalee district were confronted by troops on the Trincomalee-Habarana main road on August 1, according to Sri Lanka army reports. Three of them were killed and an unspecified num
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A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fleeing from the Thoppigala area across Galmitiyawa in the Trincomalee district were confronted by troops on the Trincomalee-Habarana main road on August 1, according to Sri Lanka army reports. Three of them were killed and an unspecified number of them wounded in the incident. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with five T-56 weapons.
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August - 1 
SFs also recovered an ant-aircraft missile, a large stock of T-56 weapons, claymore mines, mortar bombs, anti-personnel mines (APMs), ammunition rounds and other warlike items during search operations in the Thoppigala, Motagala and Meeyankolla areas on July 30. The seizure included, one Multi Purpo
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SFs also recovered an ant-aircraft missile, a large stock of T-56 weapons, claymore mines, mortar bombs, anti-personnel mines (APMs), ammunition rounds and other warlike items during search operations in the Thoppigala, Motagala and Meeyankolla areas on July 30. The seizure included, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one shot gun, fourteen T-56 weapons and three APMs, six-hundred and forty seven 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 120-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bipod, nineteen 120-mm mortar aimers, four hundred and ninety-seven 82-mm mortar bombs, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 27 claymore mines, one MPMG Bipod, 36-kgs of C-4 explosives, 200-kgs of TNT explosives, two pressure mines, 85 Banglore torpedoes, four MPMG ammunition boxes and 19 ammunition boxes.
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August - 4 
On the same day, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mudagala area of Batticaloa district recovered one disposable RPG, one claymore mine, two firing devices, two T-56 weapons, 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, fifty two detonators and 11 claymore mine remote controllers.
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On the same day, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mudagala area of Batticaloa district recovered one disposable RPG, one claymore mine, two firing devices, two T-56 weapons, 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, fifty two detonators and 11 claymore mine remote controllers.
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August - 4 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel launched an attack on a group of armed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the jungle area of Kanchikudichchiaru in the Ampara district on August 4 and killed six of them, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One STF officer was injured in
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel launched an attack on a group of armed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the jungle area of Kanchikudichchiaru in the Ampara district on August 4 and killed six of them, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. One STF officer was injured in the incident. During a subsequent search operation in the area, STF personnel recovered one T-56 light machine gun (LMG), two T-56 weapons, 460 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-56 magazine, three LMG drums and magazines, one 80 links with bullets, eight T-56 LMG 25 links, five live hand grenades, one claymore mine, one LTTE uniform, two webbing sets, 105 multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) ammunition, one MPMG ammunition box, five 81-mm para bombs, one Rocket Propeller Gun bomb and two 81 mm bombs.
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August - 6 
Meanwhile, troops recovered two T-56 weapons during a search operation in the Panmedawachchiya area of Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one more T-56 weapon and two LTTE packs from the Pankulama area.
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Meanwhile, troops recovered two T-56 weapons during a search operation in the Panmedawachchiya area of Trincomalee district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one more T-56 weapon and two LTTE packs from the Pankulama area.
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August - 14 
Meanwhile, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Batticaloa district recovered 12 anti personnel mines, one claymore mine, 3750 rounds of T-56 ammunition in five boxes, one claymore charger, forty five of 60-mm mortar bombs, fifty four of 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, twenty four of 60-mm
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Meanwhile, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Batticaloa district recovered 12 anti personnel mines, one claymore mine, 3750 rounds of T-56 ammunition in five boxes, one claymore charger, forty five of 60-mm mortar bombs, fifty four of 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, twenty four of 60-mm mortar cartridges, one 120-mm mortar collar, two hand grenades, 20 steel bicycle balls and one bottle of lubricant from the general areas (area under government control) of Mudagala, Mawadivembu, Wessibendagala and Mylanthanai.
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August - 14 
Separately, three LTTE cadres were killed when they attacked an army foot patrol at Weli-Oya FDL in the Kalyanapura area. A MCNS spokesman said when the LTTE cadres attempted to infiltrate the Weli-Oya FDL, it was successfully retaliated by the army foot patrol, killing three LTTE cadres. During a s
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Separately, three LTTE cadres were killed when they attacked an army foot patrol at Weli-Oya FDL in the Kalyanapura area. A MCNS spokesman said when the LTTE cadres attempted to infiltrate the Weli-Oya FDL, it was successfully retaliated by the army foot patrol, killing three LTTE cadres. During a subsequent search operation, troops recovered three T-56 assault rifles fro the area.
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August - 18 
Elsewhere, during a cordon and search operation troops arrested two suspects along with two hand grenades in their possession at Alankerny.
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Elsewhere, during a cordon and search operation troops arrested two suspects along with two hand grenades in their possession at Alankerny.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said that a large hospital complex run under the name "LTTE Medical Unit" used by the LTTE was captured by troops during a search operation at East of Narakamulla in the dense jungle of Thoppigala, according to Daily News. "It was the second
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Meanwhile, military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said that a large hospital complex run under the name "LTTE Medical Unit" used by the LTTE was captured by troops during a search operation at East of Narakamulla in the dense jungle of Thoppigala, according to Daily News. "It was the second hospital uncovered by the Security Forces following the seizure last Tuesday of another hospital South of Narakamulla. The operating theatre was equipped with modern surgical equipment to treat seriously wounded Tiger cadres," Brigadier Samarasinghe said, adding that there were traces of surgery performed on LTTE cadres at the medical unit. The security forces also recovered a large stock of medicine carrying the emblem of the Government. "This evidently shows that the LTTE cadres were robbing drugs dispatched by the Government for the use of civilians," he added. Among other recovered equipment were folding beds, medical cloaks and surgical tools.
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August - 20 
Troops during a search and clear operation in the Katidankukulam area of Trincomalee district recovered one portable electric generator, three claymore mines each weighing about 10-kg, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, 18 60-mm mortar bombs, 31 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five litres of kerosene and 26 l
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Troops during a search and clear operation in the Katidankukulam area of Trincomalee district recovered one portable electric generator, three claymore mines each weighing about 10-kg, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, 18 60-mm mortar bombs, 31 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five litres of kerosene and 26 litres of petrol.
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August - 21 
Meanwhile, troops recovered war like items during search operations conducted in the different areas of Batticaloa district on August 21. At Tharavei and Arasavikulam, they recovered 33 APMs, one claymore mine, one 120-mm mortar bomb, 16 rocket propeller grenade launcher bombs, 30 APM fuses and
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Meanwhile, troops recovered war like items during search operations conducted in the different areas of Batticaloa district on August 21. At Tharavei and Arasavikulam, they recovered 33 APMs, one claymore mine, one 120-mm mortar bomb, 16 rocket propeller grenade launcher bombs, 30 APM fuses and 1.5-kg of C-4 explosives.
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August - 23 
A high security alert for a possible LTTE attack in an immediate suburb of capital Colombo has led to the arrest of 14 suspects, according to Xinhua. SFs raided Nugegoda, a popular residential suburb east of Colombo, on August 23 and two Tamils and 12 Sinhalese were arrested. The search was conducte
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A high security alert for a possible LTTE attack in an immediate suburb of capital Colombo has led to the arrest of 14 suspects, according to Xinhua. SFs raided Nugegoda, a popular residential suburb east of Colombo, on August 23 and two Tamils and 12 Sinhalese were arrested. The search was conducted on information that the LTTE may carry out a bomb blast in and around Nugegoda.
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August - 28 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel on August 28 rescued seven LTTE child combatants, between the ages 14 and 16 years, along with another 20-year old cadre of the outfit who had been forced to engage in a terrorist attack against the security forces in the Kangikaidichchi Aru area of Ampara district
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel on August 28 rescued seven LTTE child combatants, between the ages 14 and 16 years, along with another 20-year old cadre of the outfit who had been forced to engage in a terrorist attack against the security forces in the Kangikaidichchi Aru area of Ampara district. According to STF sources, the commandos had rescued the group of young LTTE cadres comprising four girls and four boys when they had successfully intercepted a terrorist movement at a location close to 212 mile post on the Akkaraipattu-Pothuvil main road. During the subsequent search, the STF personnel also seized one claymore mine, one detonator, one detonator code, one wire roll, three anti-personnel mines, and one T-56 magazine with rounds along with some clothing and food items.
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August - 31 
11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a provincial leader, were killed and nine soldiers injured during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and outfit’s cadres at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on August 31, said Media Center for national Security (MCNS), according to
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11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a provincial leader, were killed and nine soldiers injured during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and outfit’s cadres at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on August 31, said Media Center for national Security (MCNS), according to Colombo Page. The army destroyed several bunkers of the outfit and recovered eight T-56 rifles and several RPGs during subsequent search operation in the area.
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September - 3 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre along with one communication radio set, one note bo
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre along with one communication radio set, one note book, nine code sheets and one belt order from the incident site.
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September - 4 
On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 4 
Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries include one claymore mine of 25-kg, two claymore mi
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Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries include one claymore mine of 25-kg, two claymore mines of 10-kg of, 110 rounds of 40-mm grenade launcher rounds, 96 anti personnel mine (APM) fuses, 482 APMs, 336 electric detonators, two electric circuits, 40-kg of TNT explosive powder, two claymore stands, one multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) tripod, three MPMG drums, 2690 ammunition, 25 general purpose machine gun (GPMG) links, two T-56 weapons, 260 anti-aircraft ammunition, 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five anti-aircraft ammunition links, six Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) heat bombs, seven chargers, three jerry cans of 25-litres each, 105 rounds of 14.5-mm ammunition, one hand grenade, 19 PVC wire rolls of 50-m, 186 of mortar heat bombs. Troops also recovered one out board motor (OBM) of 40-hp, 25 OBMs of 25-hp, 25 boats, one suicide boat, two plastic cans, one boat repair kit, one oil can and one suicide kit in and around the captured Sea-Tiger base.
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September - 6 
The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was camouflaged, in a shrub land area. The recoveries i
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The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was camouflaged, in a shrub land area. The recoveries included, three crank shafts, five coil roll, 114 grinder disk, 10 spare parts of lathe machine, 14 air filter, three electrical grinders, four air cleaners, four kilograms of nut and bolt, three electric drill machines, four engine liners, two pistons, 200-ltrs each of caltex diesel engine oil and coolant.
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September - 9 
During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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September - 14 
Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the High Security Zone area close to the oil tanks in Kolonnawa in the outskirts of Colombo and arrested 47 suspects, police sources said, according to Colombo Page. The majority of the arrested are Indian origin ethnic Tamils from
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Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the High Security Zone area close to the oil tanks in Kolonnawa in the outskirts of Colombo and arrested 47 suspects, police sources said, according to Colombo Page. The majority of the arrested are Indian origin ethnic Tamils from areas such as Vavuniya and Hatton.
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September - 14 
Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one mobile phone, one T-56 magazine filled with ammunit
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Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one mobile phone, one T-56 magazine filled with ammunition and two military packs.
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September - 16 
In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grenade launchers, two light machine guns (LMG) with 32
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In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grenade launchers, two light machine guns (LMG) with 32 drums, five multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) bipods, four 12.7 heavy gun barrels, thirty nine 60-mm mortar launchers, two 2 inch mortars, and a stock of ammunition in the areas of Tharavaikulam and Thoppigala in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 19 
Xinhua reports that Sri Lankan police on September 19 claimed that they had found a dozen bombs hidden in a building in the capital Colombo and arrested two people in connection with the incident. "We did a search operation in Kotahena Jampettah Street Tuesday night and found the bombs hidden in a b
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Xinhua reports that Sri Lankan police on September 19 claimed that they had found a dozen bombs hidden in a building in the capital Colombo and arrested two people in connection with the incident. "We did a search operation in Kotahena Jampettah Street Tuesday night and found the bombs hidden in a building," a police spokesman said. The police said that LTTE may have transported the bombs to the capital.
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September - 23 
A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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September - 24 
One civilian was killed when LTTE cadres in hiding launched a small arms attack towards troops on search operation in the Kandalkadu area, north of Ralkuli in the Trincomalee district on September 24, SLA reported.
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One civilian was killed when LTTE cadres in hiding launched a small arms attack towards troops on search operation in the Kandalkadu area, north of Ralkuli in the Trincomalee district on September 24, SLA reported.
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September - 25 
Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades and a pouch.
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Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades and a pouch.
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September - 26 
Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel grenade launcher and three T-56 weapons. Five soldiers
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Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel grenade launcher and three T-56 weapons. Five soldiers were also injured.
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September - 28 
During subsequent search and clear operations in ground areas in the Pulmodai area on September 28, troops recovered three claymore mines, two landmines and other warlike items.
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During subsequent search and clear operations in ground areas in the Pulmodai area on September 28, troops recovered three claymore mines, two landmines and other warlike items.
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September - 29 
Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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October - 2 
Naval troops during a search and clear operation in the Nilaveli jungle area of Trincomalee district recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 111 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore mine of about 5-kg, two improvised explosive devices weighing about 5-kg each, two detonators, 25 meters
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Naval troops during a search and clear operation in the Nilaveli jungle area of Trincomalee district recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 111 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore mine of about 5-kg, two improvised explosive devices weighing about 5-kg each, two detonators, 25 meters of wire, one bag and one tape roll on October 2. A day earlier, troops at Illangathurarai recovered five hand-held communication sets and two antennas.
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October - 9 
The Special Task Force personnel retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Rupaskulam area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with two T-56 weapons, one pistol, four hand grenades, one global positioning system, 10 T-56
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The Special Task Force personnel retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Rupaskulam area of Ampara district. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with two T-56 weapons, one pistol, four hand grenades, one global positioning system, 10 T-56 magazines, 12 ICOM radio sets and 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the area.
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October - 14 
Troops at Villattikulam, West of Omanthai, in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed four of them. The confrontation erupted when troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area.
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Troops at Villattikulam, West of Omanthai, in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed four of them. The confrontation erupted when troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area.
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October - 17 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres in the Palampoddaru area of Trincomalee district and inflicted a large number of casualties on the outfit. Troops later recovered the dead body of one cadre along with six T-56 weapons, one pistol, one 40-mm grenade launcher and two LTTE packs. Search o
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres in the Palampoddaru area of Trincomalee district and inflicted a large number of casualties on the outfit. Troops later recovered the dead body of one cadre along with six T-56 weapons, one pistol, one 40-mm grenade launcher and two LTTE packs. Search operation was still on till the reports last came in.
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October - 17 October - 18
Two Japanese nationals, three irrigation engineers and a civilian working for ‘The Peace Project Irrigation work group’ who went missing after entering the Neluwa jungles in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district on October 17-afternoon returned safely on October 18 after army troops combed the j
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Two Japanese nationals, three irrigation engineers and a civilian working for ‘The Peace Project Irrigation work group’ who went missing after entering the Neluwa jungles in the Morawewa area of Trincomalee district on October 17-afternoon returned safely on October 18 after army troops combed the jungles in search of them. Army troops while searching the jungles came across them while they were wondering in the jungles having lost their way.
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October - 18 
At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on Octob
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At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on October 18, according to Army sources. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of seven militants along with five T-56 weapons and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun from the area. Six soldiers of the SLA were wounded in the fighting.
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October - 24 
Following the LTTE attack on the Anuradhapura SLAF base, the army and the police in a joint search operation arrested 12 suspects and took eight of them into custody, said police media spokesman Senior DIG Jayantha Wickramaratne, reports Colombo Page.
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Following the LTTE attack on the Anuradhapura SLAF base, the army and the police in a joint search operation arrested 12 suspects and took eight of them into custody, said police media spokesman Senior DIG Jayantha Wickramaratne, reports Colombo Page.
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October - 24 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and two others inured when a group of outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the Kilali FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on October 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. Dur
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and two others inured when a group of outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the Kilali FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on October 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. During subsequent search operation troops recovered the dead bodies of two cadres, one T-56 assault rifle, four T-56 magazines, 11 hand grenades, one global positioning system, one compass, one LTTE code sheet and one pouch from the area.
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October - 29 
Two soldiers engaged in a search operation in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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Two soldiers engaged in a search operation in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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November - 1 
At Umayaratuvarankulam, troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured at least five others when they attempted to launch attacks on the troops conducting search operations in the area.
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At Umayaratuvarankulam, troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured at least five others when they attempted to launch attacks on the troops conducting search operations in the area.
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November - 4 
Two boxes packed with anti aircraft ammunition, ready to be taken to un-cleared areas for LTTE use, were recovered from the general area of Kondachchikudah, at Silavathurai of Mannar district on November 4, during a search operation conducted by the naval troops.
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Two boxes packed with anti aircraft ammunition, ready to be taken to un-cleared areas for LTTE use, were recovered from the general area of Kondachchikudah, at Silavathurai of Mannar district on November 4, during a search operation conducted by the naval troops.
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November - 5 
Security forces in Katupalliya area in the Mannar district, in a search operation on November 5, detected 200 iron rods and a 15 horse power outboard motor, set to be transported to LTTE terrorists in un-cleared areas.
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Security forces in Katupalliya area in the Mannar district, in a search operation on November 5, detected 200 iron rods and a 15 horse power outboard motor, set to be transported to LTTE terrorists in un-cleared areas.
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November - 5 
Troops in Vilattikulam area in the Vavuniya district recovered fifty anti personnel mines during day time searches on November 5.
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Troops in Vilattikulam area in the Vavuniya district recovered fifty anti personnel mines during day time searches on November 5.
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November - 6 
In a search and clear operation in the Palaththuchennai area of the Batticaloa district on November 6, troops recovered four hand grenades, two mortar bombs and 13 anti personnel mines from an abandoned location of the LTTE
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In a search and clear operation in the Palaththuchennai area of the Batticaloa district on November 6, troops recovered four hand grenades, two mortar bombs and 13 anti personnel mines from an abandoned location of the LTTE
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November - 8 
The Special Task Force troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 124 rounds of live ammunition, six magazines and one pouch from Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa district on November 8 during a search operation.
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The Special Task Force troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 124 rounds of live ammunition, six magazines and one pouch from Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa district on November 8 during a search operation.
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November - 9 
During a search and clear operation, troops recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, three chargers and one 60mm mortar bomb from a jungle in Iralakkulam of Batticaloa district on November 9.
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During a search and clear operation, troops recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, three chargers and one 60mm mortar bomb from a jungle in Iralakkulam of Batticaloa district on November 9.
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November - 14 
During a search operation in the Nilaweli area of Trincomalee district, Naval troops recovered one 9 mm pistol, three magazines, 18 rounds of ammunition, two CDMA phones, two mobile phones and one saline bottle on November 14.
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During a search operation in the Nilaweli area of Trincomalee district, Naval troops recovered one 9 mm pistol, three magazines, 18 rounds of ammunition, two CDMA phones, two mobile phones and one saline bottle on November 14.
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November - 15 
Troops recovered 200 anti-personnel mines during search operations in Villattikulam and Vavuniyanperiyankulam areas on November 15.
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Troops recovered 200 anti-personnel mines during search operations in Villattikulam and Vavuniyanperiyankulam areas on November 15.
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November - 15 
Two soldiers engaged in search operations at Periyathampanai and Thampanai areas on November 15- morning sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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Two soldiers engaged in search operations at Periyathampanai and Thampanai areas on November 15- morning sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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November - 17 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) carried out raids on a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 17. During the ensuing confrontations, five LTTE bunkers were destroyed. Subsequent search recovered a dead body of a LT
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) carried out raids on a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 17. During the ensuing confrontations, five LTTE bunkers were destroyed. Subsequent search recovered a dead body of a LTTE cadre, one T-56 weapon and four magazines from the area. Troops intercepting the LTTE communication later confirmed that five cadres were killed while two others were injured in the incident.
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November - 23 
In Vavuniya, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the Bandarikulam area on November 23 and recovered 19 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one claymore mine and four electric detonators from an abandoned house
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In Vavuniya, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the Bandarikulam area on November 23 and recovered 19 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one claymore mine and four electric detonators from an abandoned house
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November - 23 
Police personnel conducted a search operation and recovered a huge claymore mine weighing about 35 kilograms at karadiyanaru near Narakamulla main road in the Batticaloa district on November 23.
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Police personnel conducted a search operation and recovered a huge claymore mine weighing about 35 kilograms at karadiyanaru near Narakamulla main road in the Batticaloa district on November 23.
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November - 25 
At Parrikkariperiyakulam in Mannar, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres when they were on a search operation in the area. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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At Parrikkariperiyakulam in Mannar, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres when they were on a search operation in the area. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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November - 25 
On November 25, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they confronted a group of militants who attempted to enter the Adampan area in Mannar district. While the rest of the militants managed to escape, troops during subsequent search operation recovered one T-56 from the incident site.
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On November 25, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they confronted a group of militants who attempted to enter the Adampan area in Mannar district. While the rest of the militants managed to escape, troops during subsequent search operation recovered one T-56 from the incident site.
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December - 2 
In a separate incident, one LTTE cadre, identified as Darani, committed suicide detonating a suicide jacket while the troops were conducting a search operation in the Vadiri area on December 2. Troops also recovered one more suicide jacket and a hand grenade from the incident site.
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In a separate incident, one LTTE cadre, identified as Darani, committed suicide detonating a suicide jacket while the troops were conducting a search operation in the Vadiri area on December 2. Troops also recovered one more suicide jacket and a hand grenade from the incident site.
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December - 4 
Four LTTE cadres were injured in the Dematagala and Debaraduwa areas, 30-km north of the Yala National Park in the Hambantota district. Troops conducting search operations inside the Yala reserve mounted an attack when they observed movement of LTTE militants in the area, reports said. One Army sold
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Four LTTE cadres were injured in the Dematagala and Debaraduwa areas, 30-km north of the Yala National Park in the Hambantota district. Troops conducting search operations inside the Yala reserve mounted an attack when they observed movement of LTTE militants in the area, reports said. One Army soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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December - 5 
Troops, during search operations following the December 5 clashes at Debaraduwa and Dematagala areas in the Hambantota district, found the dead body of one female LTTE cadre along with one LTTE dog tag, ten pairs of rubber slippers, one wrist watch, five steel cooking pots and several other items fr
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Troops, during search operations following the December 5 clashes at Debaraduwa and Dematagala areas in the Hambantota district, found the dead body of one female LTTE cadre along with one LTTE dog tag, ten pairs of rubber slippers, one wrist watch, five steel cooking pots and several other items from the incident site. As reported earlier, four LTTE cadres were injured when troops attacked a group of the outfit’s cadres in the area.
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December - 9 
Troops recovered eight dead bodies of the LTTE cadres along with five T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, one T-81 riffle and two radio sets from the Periyathampane area in the same district on December 9, SLA reports. "Dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by Army troops who conducted a se
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Troops recovered eight dead bodies of the LTTE cadres along with five T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, one T-81 riffle and two radio sets from the Periyathampane area in the same district on December 9, SLA reports. "Dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by Army troops who conducted a search operation in Periyathampane today. Six bodies were handed over to the Vavuniya hospital but the other two were decomposed," the Defence ministry said in a statement, adds PTI.
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December - 16 
Separately, troops engaged in a search and clear operation in the Narrikkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed five of them.
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Separately, troops engaged in a search and clear operation in the Narrikkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed five of them.
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December - 26 
Troops during further search operations in the Maniarkulam area of Vavuniya district on December 26 recovered more weapons, ammunition, explosives and a large number of other LTTE war like items from the area where troops had confronted the LTTE in the morning killing three militants. One T-56 weapo
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Troops during further search operations in the Maniarkulam area of Vavuniya district on December 26 recovered more weapons, ammunition, explosives and a large number of other LTTE war like items from the area where troops had confronted the LTTE in the morning killing three militants. One T-56 weapon, 631 rounds of live ammunition, two detonators with a wire, two hand grenades, one ICOM radio set, one claymore mine firing device, two T-56 magazines, three pouches, 200 grams of C-4 explosive, five field dressing sets, one dog tag, and several other items were among the recovery.
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December - 28 
A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened fire towards troops and Civil Defence Force personnel at Padaviya in the Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard who succumbed to his injuries later. Troops retaliated and during subsequent search recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with
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A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened fire towards troops and Civil Defence Force personnel at Padaviya in the Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard who succumbed to his injuries later. Troops retaliated and during subsequent search recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with four hand grenades and one magazine of a gun.
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