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Recovery of Arms:2005
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August - 11 
The Sri Lanka Navy is reported to have seized a vessel carrying arms and ammunitions supposedly belonging to the LTTE.
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The Sri Lanka Navy is reported to have seized a vessel carrying arms and ammunitions supposedly belonging to the LTTE.
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August - 16 
Three fishermen carrying six slabs of high explosives and nine detonators on their boat were arrested from the Jaffna district.
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Three fishermen carrying six slabs of high explosives and nine detonators on their boat were arrested from the Jaffna district.
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August - 20 
An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at the office of the Tamil daily Uthayan on Perera avenue in Colombo on August 20. However, the hand grenade failed to explode.
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An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at the office of the Tamil daily Uthayan on Perera avenue in Colombo on August 20. However, the hand grenade failed to explode.
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August - 22 
The Sri Lanka Army and Air Force personnel recovered one Chinese pouch, three magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition from the Marble beach area.
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The Sri Lanka Army and Air Force personnel recovered one Chinese pouch, three magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition from the Marble beach area.
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August - 26 
According to the Sri Lanka Army sources, police recovered two hand grenades, 690 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 200 rounds of 5.56 ammunition and a suspicious parcel hidden in a tea estate in the Norwood area of Nuwara Eliya district on August 25.
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According to the Sri Lanka Army sources, police recovered two hand grenades, 690 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 200 rounds of 5.56 ammunition and a suspicious parcel hidden in a tea estate in the Norwood area of Nuwara Eliya district on August 25.
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August - 6 
According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) reports, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to assassinate Jayantha Wijesekera, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna parliamentarian for Kantale in Trincomalee District, was foiled by his security escort on August 6. Two motorcycle borne LTTE cadres reporte
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According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) reports, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to assassinate Jayantha Wijesekera, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna parliamentarian for Kantale in Trincomalee District, was foiled by his security escort on August 6. Two motorcycle borne LTTE cadres reportedly hurled a hand grenade towards his office, while he was addressing a public gathering, injuring Sergeant Nawarathne. In the retaliatory firing, the Police arrested one of the LTTE cadres and a 9 mm pistol and cyanide capsule was recovered from him.
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December - 1 
Police seized 56 dynamite sticks from a private bus at Periyankadal in the Mannar district on December 1.
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Police seized 56 dynamite sticks from a private bus at Periyankadal in the Mannar district on December 1.
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December - 11 
Security force personnel reportedly arrested a suspected LTTE cadre and seized a live hand grenade from the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district.
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Security force personnel reportedly arrested a suspected LTTE cadre and seized a live hand grenade from the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district.
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December - 12 December - 13
On December 12, security forces (SFs) reportedly arrested two LTTE cadres along with two hand grenades and gold jewellery from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. Separately, SFs recovered one shotgun, a few pellets and seven small packets of gun powder from the Panselgodella area of Trincom
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On December 12, security forces (SFs) reportedly arrested two LTTE cadres along with two hand grenades and gold jewellery from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district. Separately, SFs recovered one shotgun, a few pellets and seven small packets of gun powder from the Panselgodella area of Trincomalee district on December 13.
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December - 24 
On December 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made an abortive attempt to ambush security forces (SFs) who were conducting a cordon and search operation in the Fort area of Jaffna district, injuring three SF personnel. In retaliatory action, SFs killed five LTTE cadres, inclu
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On December 24, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made an abortive attempt to ambush security forces (SFs) who were conducting a cordon and search operation in the Fort area of Jaffna district, injuring three SF personnel. In retaliatory action, SFs killed five LTTE cadres, including a female identified as Thamil Etchchi, were killed. Security forces in the subsequent search operations are reported to have recovered one pistol with its magazine, one Mini-Uzi gun with its magazine and two hand grenades.
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December - 26 
On December 26, army personnel shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres while they were attempting to throw a hand grenade at troops who were on a foot patrol in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, according to Daily News. One T-56 rifle, 12 rounds of ammunition, one gren
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On December 26, army personnel shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres while they were attempting to throw a hand grenade at troops who were on a foot patrol in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, according to Daily News. One T-56 rifle, 12 rounds of ammunition, one grenade and a mobile phone were recovered from the slain LTTE cadres.
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December - 28 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, reports that on December 28, Sri Lanka Army soldiers manning the checkpoint at Mutthirai Junction in Jaffna, shot dead two youths on a vehicle. Later, Jaffna Police claimed that the soldiers had recovered a grenade from the suspected
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, reports that on December 28, Sri Lanka Army soldiers manning the checkpoint at Mutthirai Junction in Jaffna, shot dead two youths on a vehicle. Later, Jaffna Police claimed that the soldiers had recovered a grenade from the suspected LTTE cadres.
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December - 29 
On December 29, security forces (SFs) reportedly recovered three claymore mines laid by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to target SF personnel, from the Paraynakulam and Sunny village areas of Mannar district.
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On December 29, security forces (SFs) reportedly recovered three claymore mines laid by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to target SF personnel, from the Paraynakulam and Sunny village areas of Mannar district.
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December - 29 
On December 29, security forces arrested six suspects, carrying explosives, from the Batticaloa district. Further, Police recovered one claymore mine from the Kalmunai area of Amparai district.
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On December 29, security forces arrested six suspects, carrying explosives, from the Batticaloa district. Further, Police recovered one claymore mine from the Kalmunai area of Amparai district.
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December - 6 
A day earlier, Sri Lanka Navy personnel reportedly arrested five suspected LTTE cadres, including two females, from Pallimunai area in the Mannar district along with two hand grenades, two LTTE-type camouflage uniforms, one secret code sheet and a Global Positioning System.
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A day earlier, Sri Lanka Navy personnel reportedly arrested five suspected LTTE cadres, including two females, from Pallimunai area in the Mannar district along with two hand grenades, two LTTE-type camouflage uniforms, one secret code sheet and a Global Positioning System.
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July - 13 
Meanwhile, on July 13, police recovered one claymore mine, two explosive devices and two batteries from Thimilathivu area in the Batticaloa district.
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Meanwhile, on July 13, police recovered one claymore mine, two explosive devices and two batteries from Thimilathivu area in the Batticaloa district.
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July - 2 
According to Daily News, security forces in Batticaloa arrested a man along with two hand grenades in his possession from the Sittandi area of Shanthivelli on July 2. Military spokesperson Brigadier Daya Ratnayake stated that the suspect was a LTTE cadre named Tavarasah.
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According to Daily News, security forces in Batticaloa arrested a man along with two hand grenades in his possession from the Sittandi area of Shanthivelli on July 2. Military spokesperson Brigadier Daya Ratnayake stated that the suspect was a LTTE cadre named Tavarasah.
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June - 21 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a rival 'Colonel' Karuna group member, identified as Chitravelauthen Satyanathen, in Muttur on June 21. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, stated that the police recovered several empty rifle rounds from the incident si
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a rival 'Colonel' Karuna group member, identified as Chitravelauthen Satyanathen, in Muttur on June 21. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, stated that the police recovered several empty rifle rounds from the incident site.
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June - 9 
Daily News reports that on June 9, a civilian was killed and an Army soldier seriously injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gunmen opened fire targeting an Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) activist at Chenkaladi town in Batticaloa district. The civilian identified as Thathvamoo
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Daily News reports that on June 9, a civilian was killed and an Army soldier seriously injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) gunmen opened fire targeting an Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) activist at Chenkaladi town in Batticaloa district. The civilian identified as Thathvamoorthy Karunamoorthi died in the LTTE fire that was aimed at the moving vehicle of an EPDP activist. Corporal E. M. H. Premathileke of the Sri Lankan Army who was providing escort to the EPDP activist was seriously injured in the LTTE shooting, while the EPDP activist, Ilavaran, sustained injuries in his leg. Later, a search operation conducted by the Chenkalady Police and the Military Police led to the recovery of the T- 56 weapon and two magazines concealed in a school bag, used for the attack.
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May - 12 
The Military Operational Headquarters reported that the LTTE cadres had lobbed hand grenades at the van and later opened fire near the Valachchenai ASP's office. Two vehicles parked near the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) office in Valachchenai were also destroyed in the attack. Sources said se
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The Military Operational Headquarters reported that the LTTE cadres had lobbed hand grenades at the van and later opened fire near the Valachchenai ASP's office. Two vehicles parked near the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) office in Valachchenai were also destroyed in the attack. Sources said security forces recovered 38 T-56 bullets from the incident site.
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May - 17 
Two more grenade attacks were reported from the same area although these did not result in any fatalities. Security forces also recovered an unexploded hand grenade near the Urban Council Office on May 17.
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Two more grenade attacks were reported from the same area although these did not result in any fatalities. Security forces also recovered an unexploded hand grenade near the Urban Council Office on May 17.
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May - 7 
According to Daily News, Special Task Force (STF) officers on May 7 unearthed a claymore bomb bearing hallmarks of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Kanchanakuda, along the Akkaraipattu-Potuvil road. Judging by the placement of the bomb, STF suspects that the LTTE were targeting the S
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According to Daily News, Special Task Force (STF) officers on May 7 unearthed a claymore bomb bearing hallmarks of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Kanchanakuda, along the Akkaraipattu-Potuvil road. Judging by the placement of the bomb, STF suspects that the LTTE were targeting the STF troops moving towards Sangamankanda.
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November - 1 
Police recovered seized 2000 non-electronic detonator sticks packed in 20 boxes from a bus in the Mannar area.
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Police recovered seized 2000 non-electronic detonator sticks packed in 20 boxes from a bus in the Mannar area.
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November - 1 
Security force personnel recovered two T-56 Weapons, one 9 mm pistol, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines with sixty rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm rounds and one pistol magazine with 05 x 9 mm rounds from Karuvapankernui and Panichchiady areas in the Batticaloa district. Two suspects were also arreste
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Security force personnel recovered two T-56 Weapons, one 9 mm pistol, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines with sixty rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm rounds and one pistol magazine with 05 x 9 mm rounds from Karuvapankernui and Panichchiady areas in the Batticaloa district. Two suspects were also arrested.
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November - 10 
A day earlier, security forces (SFs) reportedly arrested a suspect, identified as Anandarajah, along with seven detonators and an equal number of dynamite capsules in his possession from the Mannar district.
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A day earlier, security forces (SFs) reportedly arrested a suspect, identified as Anandarajah, along with seven detonators and an equal number of dynamite capsules in his possession from the Mannar district.
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November - 11 
15 detonators were recovered during a clearing operation by SFs in the South Bar area.
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15 detonators were recovered during a clearing operation by SFs in the South Bar area.
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November - 26 
Security forces recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition, one claymore mine and four hand grenades from the Vakaneri area.
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Security forces recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 106 rounds of ammunition, one claymore mine and four hand grenades from the Vakaneri area.
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November - 6 
The Army seized a cache of weapons from an abandoned house in the Batticaloa district, according to Daily News. The recoveries include one T-56 rifle along with two magazines and 60 rounds of ammunition, an LTTE-made claymore mine, two K-400 type grenades, one electronic detonator, one firing device
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The Army seized a cache of weapons from an abandoned house in the Batticaloa district, according to Daily News. The recoveries include one T-56 rifle along with two magazines and 60 rounds of ammunition, an LTTE-made claymore mine, two K-400 type grenades, one electronic detonator, one firing device and a wire role of five meters.
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November - 8 
The police recovered a LTTE suicide jacket with 1600 pellets, C-4 explosive powder, two arming detonators, two arming switches and pouches concealed inside a bag from the Kollupitiya area of the capital Colombo. The Army Bomb Disposal Squad later defused the suicide jacket. According to the sources,
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The police recovered a LTTE suicide jacket with 1600 pellets, C-4 explosive powder, two arming detonators, two arming switches and pouches concealed inside a bag from the Kollupitiya area of the capital Colombo. The Army Bomb Disposal Squad later defused the suicide jacket. According to the sources, the suicide jacket would have been brought to the location by an unidentified courier of the outfit in order to hand it over to another LTTE cadre, probably to carry out the final intended mission in Colombo or its suburbs on the eve of November 17, the day of presidential polls.
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October - 10 
Police have reportedly recovered a cache of weapons in the Wariyapola area of Colombo city on October 10, ahead of a scheduled visit by President Chandrika Kumaratunga to address an election rally. One sniper gun, four T-56 guns, seven hand grenades, two pistols, two shotguns, 180 rounds of T-56 car
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Police have reportedly recovered a cache of weapons in the Wariyapola area of Colombo city on October 10, ahead of a scheduled visit by President Chandrika Kumaratunga to address an election rally. One sniper gun, four T-56 guns, seven hand grenades, two pistols, two shotguns, 180 rounds of T-56 cartridges and 60 rounds of pistol cartridges were recovered from an abandoned bag.
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October - 15 
Daily News reported that on October 15, a C-4 type explosive, weighing one and a half kilograms, was recovered near the Kelani Nadi Vihara in Colombo North region. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pujith Jayasundara, informed, "The explosive was found near a wayside garbage dump, stuffed inside a
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Daily News reported that on October 15, a C-4 type explosive, weighing one and a half kilograms, was recovered near the Kelani Nadi Vihara in Colombo North region. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Pujith Jayasundara, informed, "The explosive was found near a wayside garbage dump, stuffed inside a 'crisco' biscuit tin. Following a tip-off by residents, the Modera police found the explosive and removed it with the help of Army and the Special Task Force bomb squads."
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October - 21 
Security force personnel reportedly arrested three LTTE suspects along with one hand grenade from the Kelanitissapura area of Colombo district.
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Security force personnel reportedly arrested three LTTE suspects along with one hand grenade from the Kelanitissapura area of Colombo district.
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September - 1 
On September 1, security force (SF) personnel arrested a LTTE cadre along with twelve rounds of T-56 ammunition in his possession from the Black Bridge Entry/Exit point in Batticaloa district.
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On September 1, security force (SF) personnel arrested a LTTE cadre along with twelve rounds of T-56 ammunition in his possession from the Black Bridge Entry/Exit point in Batticaloa district.
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September - 2 
The LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting SF personnel in the Mamangama area of Batticaloa district. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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The LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting SF personnel in the Mamangama area of Batticaloa district. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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September - 20 
In the district, suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting security force (SF) personnel on duty at the 3rd Mile Post, injuring two soldiers. SFs recovered another hand grenade from the backyard of a boutique during subsequent search operation in the area.
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In the district, suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade targeting security force (SF) personnel on duty at the 3rd Mile Post, injuring two soldiers. SFs recovered another hand grenade from the backyard of a boutique during subsequent search operation in the area.
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September - 25 
SFs recovered a hand grenade from the yard of a Non Governmental Organization office, earlier used by the LTTE, in Batticaloa district.
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SFs recovered a hand grenade from the yard of a Non Governmental Organization office, earlier used by the LTTE, in Batticaloa district.
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September - 3 
On September 3, LTTE cadres fired towards police personnel on duty in front of the Kalmunai Assistant Superintendent of Police office in Amparai district, injuring Constable Gamini Premaratne. Police reportedly recovered 15 empty T- 56 rounds from the incident site.
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On September 3, LTTE cadres fired towards police personnel on duty in front of the Kalmunai Assistant Superintendent of Police office in Amparai district, injuring Constable Gamini Premaratne. Police reportedly recovered 15 empty T- 56 rounds from the incident site.
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September - 3 
On September 3, SFs arrested two LTTE cadres at the Muhamalai entry/exit point along with one live pistol ammunition from their possession in the Jaffna district.
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On September 3, SFs arrested two LTTE cadres at the Muhamalai entry/exit point along with one live pistol ammunition from their possession in the Jaffna district.
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September - 7 
SFs arrested two suspected LTTE cadres from the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district along with an electric detonator and 200 grams of explosives on September 7.
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SFs arrested two suspected LTTE cadres from the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district along with an electric detonator and 200 grams of explosives on September 7.
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September - 9 
On September 9, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 'pistol gang' cadres shot dead a member of the People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam, identified as Gopal Vilvarasa, and injured another civilian in the Vavuniya district. One micro pistol magazine with six live rounds was recover
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On September 9, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 'pistol gang' cadres shot dead a member of the People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam, identified as Gopal Vilvarasa, and injured another civilian in the Vavuniya district. One micro pistol magazine with six live rounds was recovered near the incident site.
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