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Recovery of Arms:2006
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April - 1 
Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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April - 10 
Naval troops on duty in the Trincomalee district seized 24-kg of gelignite and 13 parcels of cannabis hidden inside a lorry.
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Naval troops on duty in the Trincomalee district seized 24-kg of gelignite and 13 parcels of cannabis hidden inside a lorry.
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April - 12 
Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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April - 14 
The Eppawala Police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Haparappugama area of Anuradhapura district.
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The Eppawala Police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Haparappugama area of Anuradhapura district.
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April - 16 
According to Daily News, Special Task Force personnel repulsed a major LTTE attack in the Ampara district at 12.30 pm on April 16. The troops recovered a T-56 rifle, 6 magazines with 128 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines with remote control devises and 20 rounds of empty ammunition from the i
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According to Daily News, Special Task Force personnel repulsed a major LTTE attack in the Ampara district at 12.30 pm on April 16. The troops recovered a T-56 rifle, 6 magazines with 128 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines with remote control devises and 20 rounds of empty ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 17 
Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymore mine from the incident site.
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Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 17 
Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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April - 18 
A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 19 
Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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April - 2 
On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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April - 20 
LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire targeting security force (SF) personnel in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district. Troops killed a cadre of the outfit in the retaliatory fire and also recovered a hand grenade and a magazine with live ammunition from the incident site.
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LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire targeting security force (SF) personnel in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district. Troops killed a cadre of the outfit in the retaliatory fire and also recovered a hand grenade and a magazine with live ammunition from the incident site.
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December - 17 
Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vav
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Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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April - 21 
At Dehiwatte, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards SF personnel, killing one home guard. Troops retaliated the fire and recovered the body of a civilian killed in the crossfire.
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At Dehiwatte, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards SF personnel, killing one home guard. Troops retaliated the fire and recovered the body of a civilian killed in the crossfire.
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April - 21 April - 21
Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunition, 5 T-56 magazines, 1400 T-56 bullets, 10 camoufl
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Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunition, 5 T-56 magazines, 1400 T-56 bullets, 10 camouflage uniform sets, several other warlike items and explosives weighing 75-kgs along with some appliances from the compound of a house abandoned by an LTTE Mahaveerar's (brave warrior) family in the Maduvil area. According to reports, this is the biggest ever recovery of LTTE claymore mines in a single instance after cease-fire agreement in 2002. Troops also recovered a LTTE claymore mine from the Kopay area on April 21.
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April - 23 
According to Sri Lankan Army reports, LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade targeting security forces (SFs) at Peratuweli in the Kanthalai area, injuring a homeguard. In the retaliatory firing, troops killed two cadres of the outfit and also recovered 500 grams of explosives, four hand grenades, two magazine
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According to Sri Lankan Army reports, LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade targeting security forces (SFs) at Peratuweli in the Kanthalai area, injuring a homeguard. In the retaliatory firing, troops killed two cadres of the outfit and also recovered 500 grams of explosives, four hand grenades, two magazines of 9mm pistol, Nokia and Motorola camera phones, a multimeter, 49 rounds of ammunition for a T-56 rifle, 18 rounds of ammunition for 9 mm pistol and a 15 metre wire from the incident site. Another LTTE cadre was killed in a separate incident when troops retaliated after coming under a grenade attack during a routine patrol.
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April - 23 
Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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April - 24 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints or roadblocks on the road. The outfit cadres also
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints or roadblocks on the road. The outfit cadres also opened fire on SF personnel at the roadblocks. SFs at the Sarasalai area retaliated and in the milieu the driver lost control killing one civilian. Troops recovered one hand grenade and 39 empty cases of 7.62 mm spent bullets from the incident site.
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April - 24 
Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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April - 27 
On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one hundred rounds of 7.62 ammunition from the Thirukk
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On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one hundred rounds of 7.62 ammunition from the Thirukkovil area. Elsewhere, in the Vavuniya district, troops recovered a claymore mine. In a separate incident, troops recovered three locally made LTTE weapons and their barrels.
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April - 27 
On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 mag
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On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 25 bullets of 7.62 mm from the incident site. On the same day, LTTE cadres carried out two grenade attacks targeting SF personnel in the Inuvil and Palaly areas of Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers. Elsewhere, an LTTE cadre using a 40 mm grenade launcher fired at another Army checkpoint at Kantharodai. No casualties were reported.
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April - 3 
On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 30 
Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when they tried to transport these explosives to Hakma
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Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when they tried to transport these explosives to Hakmana. "It is clear that they are collecting these explosives for massive attack in the South," the DIG said. The police’s preliminary investigation revealed that the LTTE hired Sinhala underworld gang members to carry out attacks in the South.
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April - 30 May - 1
On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and othe
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and other accessories generally used for explosions along with a camouflage uniform from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. Another claymore mine was recovered from the Meesalai area of Jaffna district on May 1.
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April - 4 
Troops recovered a JR-type hand grenade from the Uppuweli area on April 4.
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Troops recovered a JR-type hand grenade from the Uppuweli area on April 4.
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April - 6 
A day earlier, police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Vijithapura area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Vijithapura area of Trincomalee district.
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August - 1 
LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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LTTE robbed the People’s Bank in Muttur town in Trincomalee district. On August 1, troops recovered one hand grenade from Vavuniya town.
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August - 10 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at troops in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search and clear operation troops arrested the LTTE cadres who lobbed the grenade and also recovered a T-56 weapon.
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August - 11 
SFs at the Muhamalai Army check point in the Jaffna district seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The seizure included, one Pistol 9mm, three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 Magazines, four Anti Personnel Mine, 30 Detonators, two Remote Control Devices, four Claymore Mine Devices, 10 Hand Grenades, eight Su
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SFs at the Muhamalai Army check point in the Jaffna district seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The seizure included, one Pistol 9mm, three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 Magazines, four Anti Personnel Mine, 30 Detonators, two Remote Control Devices, four Claymore Mine Devices, 10 Hand Grenades, eight Suicide Charges and 20 Batteries.
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August - 12 
One LTTE cadre committed suicide and another was killed by troops after they failed to proceed to Jaffna defying the curfew enforced by security forces (SFs) in the Kaithadi area. Troops recovered two hand grenades from the possession of the slain cadre.
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One LTTE cadre committed suicide and another was killed by troops after they failed to proceed to Jaffna defying the curfew enforced by security forces (SFs) in the Kaithadi area. Troops recovered two hand grenades from the possession of the slain cadre.
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August - 13 
A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Thempitiya area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon.
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A day earlier, troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Thempitiya area and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon.
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August - 13 
A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymor
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A LTTE cadre committed suicide as Wattala Police in the Jaffna district arrested two LTTE suspects. Later, on the information revealed by the surviving cadre, Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition packed inside a lorry on August 13. The recoveries included eight claymore mines, one claymore magnet, one Global Positioning System (GPS), three claymore boosters, eight claymore tri ports, 15 hand grenades, two cyanide capsules, two T-56 weapons and three magazines with 175 ammunition, one automatic weapon (9 mm) and two magazines with 150 ammunition, one micro pistol and 90 ammunition, 10 detonators, 15 m of detonator code, nine batteries (9 V), one remote controller unit, three receivers and an antenna of a communication equipment.
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August - 13 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Vavunathivu area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. Elsewhere, troops recovered one T-56 weapon at Varani in the Jaffna district.
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August - 15 
During search operations at the Velanithurai village in the Kayts area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the Grama Sevaka (local village official) office of the village and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons
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During search operations at the Velanithurai village in the Kayts area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres hiding in the Grama Sevaka (local village official) office of the village and subsequently recovered a cache of weapons, including T 56 weapons, GPS, ammunition and communication equipment and some maps on August 15. SLN spokesperson, Commander D.K.P. Dassanayaka, told Daily News, "It was a prize catch by the Naval troops as they have arrived there to plan a major offensive to capture Jaffna. It is understood that LTTE had used the safe house to plan a major attack on Jaffna after infiltrating the area during the last battle in Kayts."
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August - 16 
On August 16, LTTE cadres assaulted a civilian in the Henanigala area of Polonnaruwa district. During subsequent search operation at the incident site, the Police recovered one grenade cup, one water bottle, three pieces of flexible wire, one bulb, one small jacket, one mobile phone charger and one
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On August 16, LTTE cadres assaulted a civilian in the Henanigala area of Polonnaruwa district. During subsequent search operation at the incident site, the Police recovered one grenade cup, one water bottle, three pieces of flexible wire, one bulb, one small jacket, one mobile phone charger and one battery hidden inside a bag.
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August - 23 
Troops conducted a search at the Jaffna University and recovered ten Anti-Personnel Mines and five hand grenades from the University premises on August 23.
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Troops conducted a search at the Jaffna University and recovered ten Anti-Personnel Mines and five hand grenades from the University premises on August 23.
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August - 24 
Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checki
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Five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and a Special Task Force (STF) personnel were killed in the Urani area of Batticaloa district on August 24. The Media Centre for National Security said that LTTE cadres attacked the STF personnel when they stopped several cyclists for checking which resulted in exchange of fire during which five cadres of the outfit and one STF personnel were killed. One T-56 weapon, one pistol, three hand grenades and one mobile phone were recovered from the incident site.
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August - 24 
On August 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire at Nawakkulam Forward Defence Line in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district, killing one LTTE cadre. Troops also recovered one communication set and a T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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On August 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire at Nawakkulam Forward Defence Line in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district, killing one LTTE cadre. Troops also recovered one communication set and a T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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August - 24 
One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along
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One police personnel was killed when LTTE cadres carried out a claymore mine attack and subsequently opened fire at a police foot patrol in the Ottamavady area of Batticaloa district. One more police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while police arrested one suspect from the area along with a 20 m long flexible wire during the subsequent search operation.
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August - 25 
On August 25, one LTTE cadre was killed when police personnel retaliated LTTE fire in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while one 9 mm pistol, one magazine with ammunition and cyanide capsule was recovered in the possession of dead LTTE
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On August 25, one LTTE cadre was killed when police personnel retaliated LTTE fire in the Thirukkovil area of Ampara district. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the incident, while one 9 mm pistol, one magazine with ammunition and cyanide capsule was recovered in the possession of dead LTTE cadre.
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August - 27 
Security forces (SFs) launched a new search operation in the capital Colombo in an aim to avoid further violence in the city. Military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, told BBC Sandehaya that the SFs found claymore bombs and other explosives in and around the capital during the last few days
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Security forces (SFs) launched a new search operation in the capital Colombo in an aim to avoid further violence in the city. Military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, told BBC Sandehaya that the SFs found claymore bombs and other explosives in and around the capital during the last few days.
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August - 29 
In Vavuniya, district troops recovered two claymore mines from the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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In Vavuniya, district troops recovered two claymore mines from the Irattaperiyakulam area.
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August - 29 
Troops during search operations in Jaffna recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition and 20 hand grenades from the Mirisuvil area on August 29. Similarly, troops recovered one claymore mine during a clearing operation from the Nawagamiuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops during search operations in Jaffna recovered one T-56 weapon, a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition and 20 hand grenades from the Mirisuvil area on August 29. Similarly, troops recovered one claymore mine during a clearing operation from the Nawagamiuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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August - 29 
Troops on duty at Forward Defense Lines (FDL) in the Poovarasankulam area of Vavuniya district confronted more than 20 LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the FDL. During the subsequent search operation in the area in the area, SFs recovered 16 dead bodies of LTTE cadres and one weapon.
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Troops on duty at Forward Defense Lines (FDL) in the Poovarasankulam area of Vavuniya district confronted more than 20 LTTE cadres who tried to infiltrate the FDL. During the subsequent search operation in the area in the area, SFs recovered 16 dead bodies of LTTE cadres and one weapon.
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August - 30 
Elsewhere, on August 30, troops recovered a claymore mine from the Ganemulla area.
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Elsewhere, on August 30, troops recovered a claymore mine from the Ganemulla area.
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August - 31 
A LTTE claymore mine connected to and anti-personal mine was recovered by troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district on August 31.
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A LTTE claymore mine connected to and anti-personal mine was recovered by troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district on August 31.
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August - 31 
Troops recovered two hand grenades and a smoke bomb from the Kaleliya area of Gampaha district on August 31.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades and a smoke bomb from the Kaleliya area of Gampaha district on August 31.
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August - 4 
The Karandeniya Police in the Galle district seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives transported from the Northeast to the South following intelligence information about the LTTE preparing to transport weapons to the region. The Police told Daily News, "We were informed two days ago that the L
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The Karandeniya Police in the Galle district seized a huge cache of weapons and explosives transported from the Northeast to the South following intelligence information about the LTTE preparing to transport weapons to the region. The Police told Daily News, "We were informed two days ago that the LTTE was planning to transport weapons from Dambulla to Elpitiya. Karandeniya policemen blocked the lorry passing the Bentota Bridge early yesterday and arrested the suspects and the lorry with the haul." The recoveries include 26 claymore mines each weighing five kgs, two side chargers, two detonator wire codes, three T-56, 13 magazines, one pistol, 240 nine mm ammunition and 30 high explosive C-4 packets each weighing 500g, 200 detonators and 1,000 ammunition.
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August - 6 
Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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Troops arrested two LTTE suspects along with two pistols and a magazine with ammunition from the Ambuwelipuram area.
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August - 9 
On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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On August 9, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Mahasenpura area in Trincomalee district. One claymore was recovered by troops from the Eluthur area in Mannar district.
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December - 11 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, during a search operation, recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one tool kit and 30 7.62 x 39 ammunition hidden in an abandoned well at Sampoor in the Trincomalee district.
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, during a search operation, recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one tool kit and 30 7.62 x 39 ammunition hidden in an abandoned well at Sampoor in the Trincomalee district.
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December - 13 
On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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December - 14 
A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 14 
Troops recovered two claymore mines with remote control during a search operation from Kandalkadu in the Trincomalee district on December 14.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines with remote control during a search operation from Kandalkadu in the Trincomalee district on December 14.
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December - 16 
A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 17 
On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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December - 17 
Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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December - 2 
Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre during a search operation at Mavilaru in the Trincomalee district on December 2. One T - 56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, a uniform and one code sheet were recovered from the incident site.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre during a search operation at Mavilaru in the Trincomalee district on December 2. One T - 56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, a uniform and one code sheet were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 20 
Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, two claymore
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Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, two claymore mine stands, two belt orders, one OG uniforms and 32 meter long detonator code.
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December - 20 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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December - 21 
Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit cadre along with ammunition and two bombs and cord
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Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit cadre along with ammunition and two bombs and cord often used to detonate them.
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December - 21 
SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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December - 21 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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December - 22 
Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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December - 24 
At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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December - 24 
Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 24 
Two local Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, Jegan and Maradijaan, were killed and six others sustained injuries in a retaliatory fire by Special Task Force (STF) personnel in the Kanchanakuda area of Ampara district on December 24. During subsequent search operation, STF personnel reco
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Two local Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, Jegan and Maradijaan, were killed and six others sustained injuries in a retaliatory fire by Special Task Force (STF) personnel in the Kanchanakuda area of Ampara district on December 24. During subsequent search operation, STF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, four magazines, two pouches, four hand grenades, one hundred and fifty T-56 ammunition, one baynot, one code name sheet, one cap and two field dressings from the incident site.
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December - 25 
Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine with a remote controller in the area between Rakathivu and Annaikottai.
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Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine with a remote controller in the area between Rakathivu and Annaikottai.
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December - 26 
A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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December - 27 
LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade failed to explode and in the retaliatory fire, STF pers
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LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade failed to explode and in the retaliatory fire, STF personnel killed one LTTE cadre. One claymore mine, a detonating switch and 50-meters of wire were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 27 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December 27. During subsequent search operations, troops re
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December 27. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and one Global Positioning System along with the two dead bodies of the LTTE cadres.
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December - 3 
Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Pro
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On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds and one 81-mm round in the from the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 6 
Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 9 
Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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March - 9 
A day earlier, troops recovered an abandoned unexploded hand grenade from the Cheddikulam area of Mannar district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered an abandoned unexploded hand grenade from the Cheddikulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 12 
The SFs reportedly recovered one claymore mine and five hand grenades during a search operation in the Ilavalai area of Jaffna district on February 12.
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The SFs reportedly recovered one claymore mine and five hand grenades during a search operation in the Ilavalai area of Jaffna district on February 12.
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February - 15 
A day earlier, troops recovered about 110 live rounds of ammunition from the Bharathipuram area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered about 110 live rounds of ammunition from the Bharathipuram area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 16 
On February 16, Police arrested three persons carrying explosives in the Mannar town during separate search operations. In the first incident, two persons were arrested along with 35-kg of gelignite aboard a bus traveling from Mannar to Kalpitiya. Similarly, another person carrying 18-kg of gelignit
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On February 16, Police arrested three persons carrying explosives in the Mannar town during separate search operations. In the first incident, two persons were arrested along with 35-kg of gelignite aboard a bus traveling from Mannar to Kalpitiya. Similarly, another person carrying 18-kg of gelignite was arrested from another bus.
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February - 16 
Security force personnel recovered an unexploded hand grenade on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Main Supply Route in the Batticaloa district.
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Security force personnel recovered an unexploded hand grenade on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Main Supply Route in the Batticaloa district.
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February - 17 
Three persons were arrested along with two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol and 87 rounds of ammunition, allegedly sold to them by the LTTE, during separate search operations in the Weeragula area of Gampaha district.
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Three persons were arrested along with two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol and 87 rounds of ammunition, allegedly sold to them by the LTTE, during separate search operations in the Weeragula area of Gampaha district.
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February - 19 
On February 19, naval troops during a search operation reportedly recovered three claymore mines, two electric detonators, one non-electric detonator and three feets of detonator code from the Pesalai area of Mannar district.
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On February 19, naval troops during a search operation reportedly recovered three claymore mines, two electric detonators, one non-electric detonator and three feets of detonator code from the Pesalai area of Mannar district.
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February - 19 
Police recovered a rocket-propelled gun (RPG) and a RPG bomb from the Kathathankudy area of Batticaloa district. Similarly, from the Hunupitiya area of Gampaha district, Police recovered a hand grenade, over 100 cartridges and some other explosives from a garbage pile.
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Police recovered a rocket-propelled gun (RPG) and a RPG bomb from the Kathathankudy area of Batticaloa district. Similarly, from the Hunupitiya area of Gampaha district, Police recovered a hand grenade, over 100 cartridges and some other explosives from a garbage pile.
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February - 20 
Troops recovered ten hand grenades from the Navaththurai area of Jaffna district. A day earlier, troops at the Saliyawewa roadblock recovered two claymore mines, two detonators, one firing device and one hand grenade from a Colombo bound bus.
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Troops recovered ten hand grenades from the Navaththurai area of Jaffna district. A day earlier, troops at the Saliyawewa roadblock recovered two claymore mines, two detonators, one firing device and one hand grenade from a Colombo bound bus.
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February - 26 
Security forces recovered a hand grenade from the Malaesandi detachment area in the Jaffna district on February 26.
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Security forces recovered a hand grenade from the Malaesandi detachment area in the Jaffna district on February 26.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, on February 28, three Tamil youths were arrested along with a bag containing 300-grams of explosives inside a railroad tunnel in the Hatton area of Colombo district.
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Meanwhile, on February 28, three Tamil youths were arrested along with a bag containing 300-grams of explosives inside a railroad tunnel in the Hatton area of Colombo district.
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February - 28 
Troops also recovered one hand grenade during a search operation at Srimapura in the Trincomalee district.
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Troops also recovered one hand grenade during a search operation at Srimapura in the Trincomalee district.
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February - 3 
the Kantale Police recovered a hand grenade from a Trincomalee-Colombo bound train in the Trincomalee district.
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the Kantale Police recovered a hand grenade from a Trincomalee-Colombo bound train in the Trincomalee district.
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February - 3 
Troops recovered two claymore mines and seven hand grenades from the Chunnakam area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines and seven hand grenades from the Chunnakam area of Jaffna district on February 3.
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February - 4 
According to Sri Lankan Army reports, the troops recovered an illegal cache of arms and ammunition during different search operations in the Jaffna and Batticaloa districts on February 4. Six claymore mines, six detonators and a length of safety wire were recovered from the Walikamam area of Jaffna,
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According to Sri Lankan Army reports, the troops recovered an illegal cache of arms and ammunition during different search operations in the Jaffna and Batticaloa districts on February 4. Six claymore mines, six detonators and a length of safety wire were recovered from the Walikamam area of Jaffna, while three hand grenades, two T-56 magazines with 57 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered from the Kondavil area of the same district. Separately, a hand grenade was recovered from the Puttur area in Batticaloa district.
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February - 7 
A day earlier, naval troops on duty at the beach point in the Pungudutivu area of Jaffna district arrested four suspects along with Gelignite chargers and other explosives when they threw the sachet containing those explosives into the sea. The troops later recovered the sachet that contained four G
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A day earlier, naval troops on duty at the beach point in the Pungudutivu area of Jaffna district arrested four suspects along with Gelignite chargers and other explosives when they threw the sachet containing those explosives into the sea. The troops later recovered the sachet that contained four Gelignite chargers, six Gelignite sticks, three Prepared Non-Electronic detonators, three Safety Fuses, one Fibre Glass Dingy, one out board motor, five pairs of Diving Fins and a few other items, including one additional propeller.
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February - 8 
A day earlier, troops reportedly recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the Abayapura area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, troops reportedly recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the Abayapura area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 9 
On February 9, the Vavuniya Police recovered an unexploded hand grenade abandoned near the parapet wall of the People’s Bank.
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On February 9, the Vavuniya Police recovered an unexploded hand grenade abandoned near the parapet wall of the People’s Bank.
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January - 10 
Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and Police road clearing patrol on the Anuradhapura-Ma
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Daily News reports that security forces recovered four claymore mines, planted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in Mannar and Batticaloa on January 10. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vavuniya), Gamini Silva, said that an Army and Police road clearing patrol on the Anuradhapura-Mannar road recovered two claymore mines, weighing nearly 30 kilograms, along with a 90-metre wire set to detonate them. One grenade was also recovered from the area, he added. Further, Military spokesperson, Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe, informed that two RPG bombs and two claymore mines, weighing eight kilograms and seven kilograms, were recovered at the 118th mile post on the Punani-Valachchenai road. Troops also recovered a radio set and a wire set to detonate the claymore mines.
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January - 11 
Troops in a search operation conducted at Point Pedro on January 11 detected two claymore bombs and two detonators. According to Army sources, these explosives were found packed in a gunny bag.
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Troops in a search operation conducted at Point Pedro on January 11 detected two claymore bombs and two detonators. According to Army sources, these explosives were found packed in a gunny bag.
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January - 2 
The Sri Lankan army seized one T-56 weapon, one magazine, eleven rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from a LTTE safe house in the general area of Kondavil, in Jaffna district on January 2.
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The Sri Lankan army seized one T-56 weapon, one magazine, eleven rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from a LTTE safe house in the general area of Kondavil, in Jaffna district on January 2.
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January - 22 
The Special Task Force (STF) recovered a large stock of military items on January 22 from the Tamielyaya area in Ampara district. Eight claymore mines, 370 rounds of Multi-Purpose Machine Gun ammunition and 369 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered.
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The Special Task Force (STF) recovered a large stock of military items on January 22 from the Tamielyaya area in Ampara district. Eight claymore mines, 370 rounds of Multi-Purpose Machine Gun ammunition and 369 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered.
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January - 26 
The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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The Sri Lankan Navy reportedly arrested five Indians aboard a trawler and seized more than 61,000 electric detonators, suspected to be handed over to the LTTE, at Kachchativu Island.
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January - 27 
The Army Bomb Disposal Squad defused three claymore mines recovered from the general area of Mannar district.
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The Army Bomb Disposal Squad defused three claymore mines recovered from the general area of Mannar district.
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January - 30 
Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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Delayed reports, Police reportedly arrested a suspect along with 896 gelignite sticks from Mannar district on January 30.
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January - 31 
The Army Bomb Disposal squad defused a hand grenade recovered from the Padaviya area of Trincomalee district on January 31.
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The Army Bomb Disposal squad defused a hand grenade recovered from the Padaviya area of Trincomalee district on January 31.
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January - 31 
Troops recovered an Anti Personnel Mine planted at a roadside in Puloy of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered an Anti Personnel Mine planted at a roadside in Puloy of Jaffna district.
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January - 4 
A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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A suspect in possession of T-56 magazines with 26 rounds of ammunition and a pouch was arrested by Special Task Force troops from the Akkaraipattu area of Amparai district on January 4.
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January - 5 
In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. In the subsequent search operation, troops recover
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In a separate incident, a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Rajasanthram P. alias Wannan, was killed in retaliatory fire by security forces (SFs), when he tried to lob two hand grenades at them, in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. In the subsequent search operation, troops recovered two unexploded grenades and claymore mine wire code.
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January - 6 
Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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Police arrested three suspected LTTE cadres along with 56 gelatine sticks at the Murunkan checkpoint on the Vavuniya-Mannar road.
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January - 8 
On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a filled magazine from his possession.
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On January 8, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on an Army patrol in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, security forces (SFs) killed a LTTE cadre and recovered one micro pistol with a filled magazine from his possession.
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January - 9 
According to Hindustan Times, a soldier and two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed following a gun battle between the LTTE and a military patrol in Muttur near the port city of Trincomalee on January 9. Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that a machine gun and a T-56 automati
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According to Hindustan Times, a soldier and two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed following a gun battle between the LTTE and a military patrol in Muttur near the port city of Trincomalee on January 9. Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said that a machine gun and a T-56 automatic rifle were recovered from the incident site.
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July - 1 
A civilian, identified as Markandu Parathanathan, was killed as troops retaliated when unidentified assailants attacked them in the Murunkan area of Mannar district on July 1, according to Tamil Net. A hand grenade and one remote control equipment was recovered from the possession of the victim, rep
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A civilian, identified as Markandu Parathanathan, was killed as troops retaliated when unidentified assailants attacked them in the Murunkan area of Mannar district on July 1, according to Tamil Net. A hand grenade and one remote control equipment was recovered from the possession of the victim, reports added.
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July - 10 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire and hurled hand grenade on troops who retaliated killing two terrorists near Suriyakattadu Lake in Mannar on July 10. A cache, including one claymore mine, two 9 mm pistols, four magazines, one hand grenade and one T 56 weapon and a maga
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire and hurled hand grenade on troops who retaliated killing two terrorists near Suriyakattadu Lake in Mannar on July 10. A cache, including one claymore mine, two 9 mm pistols, four magazines, one hand grenade and one T 56 weapon and a magazine, was recovered from the encounter site.
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July - 11 
The advancing troops recovered two dismantled and damaged 120-mm heavy mortar guns left behind by the fleeing outfit’s cadres from the southwest of Narakamulla. The other recoveries included a large stock of torched LTTE vehicles - -two double cabs, five tractors fully loaded with dry rations, one b
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The advancing troops recovered two dismantled and damaged 120-mm heavy mortar guns left behind by the fleeing outfit’s cadres from the southwest of Narakamulla. The other recoveries included a large stock of torched LTTE vehicles - -two double cabs, five tractors fully loaded with dry rations, one bulldozer, five motorbikes and one canter lorry.
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July - 12 
In Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres fired at an Army patrol at Palampattar, Monkey Bridge on July 12 and in the Army retaliatory fire, two LTTE cadres were killed. The troops recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, two 40 mm grenade launchers, one claymore mine and a set of LTTE
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In Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres fired at an Army patrol at Palampattar, Monkey Bridge on July 12 and in the Army retaliatory fire, two LTTE cadres were killed. The troops recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, two 40 mm grenade launchers, one claymore mine and a set of LTTE uniforms.
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July - 16 
Troops recovered two hand grenades from the Mekanchava area in Anuradhapura district.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades from the Mekanchava area in Anuradhapura district.
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July - 19 
Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on July 19. Galkiriyagama Police in the Anuradhapura district recovered a hand grenade from the Balaluwewa area.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Welioya area of Moneragala district on July 19. Galkiriyagama Police in the Anuradhapura district recovered a hand grenade from the Balaluwewa area.
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July - 2 
Army personnel killed a LTTE cadre inside Thandikulam High Security Zone (HSZ) in Vavuniya on July 2-night. An AK-47 rifle and a new brand of bullet magazine were recovered from the slain cadre.
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Army personnel killed a LTTE cadre inside Thandikulam High Security Zone (HSZ) in Vavuniya on July 2-night. An AK-47 rifle and a new brand of bullet magazine were recovered from the slain cadre.
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July - 2 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Thambalagamam area.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Thambalagamam area.
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July - 20 July - 21
Troops recovered a hand grenade from the Kachchai area of Jaffna district. A day earlier, naval troops recovered two T-56 weapons from Madgal area.
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Troops recovered a hand grenade from the Kachchai area of Jaffna district. A day earlier, naval troops recovered two T-56 weapons from Madgal area.
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July - 22 
Troops recovered three T-56 weapons, fifteen T-56 magazines, five hundred and fifty ammunition, four pouches, three claymore mines, each weighing about 10 kg, three electric detonators, two anti tank mines, six Anti Personal Mines with six fuses, two packets of detonator codes, five kilograms of C-4
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Troops recovered three T-56 weapons, fifteen T-56 magazines, five hundred and fifty ammunition, four pouches, three claymore mines, each weighing about 10 kg, three electric detonators, two anti tank mines, six Anti Personal Mines with six fuses, two packets of detonator codes, five kilograms of C-4 explosives and one hundred and forty six copies of pro-LTTE Widugal Pulligal newspaper from the Wadamarachchi area on July 22. Troops also recovered one T- 56 weapon, two magazines with fifty-three ammunition and one battery from the Puloli area of the same district.
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July - 25 
Troops recovered an anti-personnel mine tied together with a hand grenade from the Chavakachcheri area in Jaffna district. They also recovered one unexploded hand grenade from the Thalgaslanda area in Trincomalee district.
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Troops recovered an anti-personnel mine tied together with a hand grenade from the Chavakachcheri area in Jaffna district. They also recovered one unexploded hand grenade from the Thalgaslanda area in Trincomalee district.
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July - 26 
A day earlier, troops recovered a sniper gun, one magazine with ten rounds of ammunition and one telescope with two lens cups from the Palampatar area in Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the Rasendrakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered a sniper gun, one magazine with ten rounds of ammunition and one telescope with two lens cups from the Palampatar area in Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the Rasendrakulam area of Vavuniya district.
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July - 27 July - 28
Troops on July 27 recovered forty-six hand grenades and five bombs from the Galkiriyagama area in Anuradhapura district. Elsewhere, on July 28, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Giriwewa area. At Ambuvelipuram area in Trincomalee district, troops recovered one claymore mine. Similarly, on Jul
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Troops on July 27 recovered forty-six hand grenades and five bombs from the Galkiriyagama area in Anuradhapura district. Elsewhere, on July 28, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Giriwewa area. At Ambuvelipuram area in Trincomalee district, troops recovered one claymore mine. Similarly, on July 27, a LTTE improvised explosive device was recovered by troops from the Chavakachcheri area in the Jaffna district.
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July - 30 
Troops recovered one claymore mine laid in the Manmunai area of Batticaloa district on July 30.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine laid in the Manmunai area of Batticaloa district on July 30.
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July - 5 
Meetiyagoda Police arrested two persons along with a cache of explosives, including five hand grenades, three electric detonators, normal detonators and 60 mm motor pouches, from a house in Weragoda, reports Daily News. According to police sources, the seized bombs were rocket propelled grenades mea
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Meetiyagoda Police arrested two persons along with a cache of explosives, including five hand grenades, three electric detonators, normal detonators and 60 mm motor pouches, from a house in Weragoda, reports Daily News. According to police sources, the seized bombs were rocket propelled grenades meant for attacks.
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July - 6 
A claymore mine weighing 5 kilograms was recovered by the troops from a bus terminus in Jaffna.
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A claymore mine weighing 5 kilograms was recovered by the troops from a bus terminus in Jaffna.
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July - 9 
A huge cache of explosives, including 15 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines and two belt orders used by the LTTE cadres, was recovered from Iransenthirankulam area in Vavuniya. Troops also recovered a Claymore bomb weighing 20 kilograms from Potapathi near Thiruhi
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A huge cache of explosives, including 15 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, four hand grenades, three T-56 magazines and two belt orders used by the LTTE cadres, was recovered from Iransenthirankulam area in Vavuniya. Troops also recovered a Claymore bomb weighing 20 kilograms from Potapathi near Thiruhirunaveli in Jaffna on July 9. Troops also arrested a person, with 16,000 steel balls, in Murukkan.
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June - 11 
Troops killed a LTTE cadre in retaliatory fire at Bandarikulam in the Vavuniya district and recovered one pistol, one magazine with four rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from his possession.
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Troops killed a LTTE cadre in retaliatory fire at Bandarikulam in the Vavuniya district and recovered one pistol, one magazine with four rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from his possession.
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June - 11 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Warani area.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Warani area.
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June - 15 
Troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Pachchanoor area of Trincomalee district and recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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Troops killed a LTTE cadre in a retaliatory fire in the Pachchanoor area of Trincomalee district and recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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June - 15 
Troops recovered a hand grenade from the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district on June 15.
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Troops recovered a hand grenade from the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district on June 15.
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June - 15 
Troops recovered a T-56 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from the Kalkuda area in Batticoloa district.
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Troops recovered a T-56 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from the Kalkuda area in Batticoloa district.
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June - 17 
On June 17, troops killed one LTTE cadre who lobbed a hand grenade targeting them in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district and also recovered one hand grenade and a bicycle from the incident site.
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On June 17, troops killed one LTTE cadre who lobbed a hand grenade targeting them in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district and also recovered one hand grenade and a bicycle from the incident site.
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June - 17 
Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the Trincomalee town on June 17.
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Troops also recovered a hand grenade from the Trincomalee town on June 17.
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June - 19 
Troops recovered two sub-machine guns and two magazines with ammunition, hidden inside a bush in the Kopay area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered two sub-machine guns and two magazines with ammunition, hidden inside a bush in the Kopay area of Jaffna district.
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June - 21 
Another claymore mine was recovered from the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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Another claymore mine was recovered from the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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June - 21 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Milambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from the Milambaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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June - 30 
SLN personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Nilaveli area of Trincomalee district and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.
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SLN personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Nilaveli area of Trincomalee district and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.
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June - 30 
Troops recovered a modified T-56 weapon and a magazine with ammunition from the Polikandy area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered a modified T-56 weapon and a magazine with ammunition from the Polikandy area of Jaffna district.
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June - 4 
On June 4, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Navakkuli junction area of Jaffna district. Subsequently, troops recovered two T-56 magazines, 27 ammunition and 7 electric detonators from the incident site.
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On June 4, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Navakkuli junction area of Jaffna district. Subsequently, troops recovered two T-56 magazines, 27 ammunition and 7 electric detonators from the incident site.
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June - 4 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 56 ammunition and two hand grenades from the Uduvil area of Jaffna district on June 4.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 56 ammunition and two hand grenades from the Uduvil area of Jaffna district on June 4.
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June - 5 
On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion targeting troops in the Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed two LTTE cadres and also recovered one 9-mm Browning pistol and a remote control device of a c
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On June 5, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion targeting troops in the Batticaloa district. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed two LTTE cadres and also recovered one 9-mm Browning pistol and a remote control device of a claymore mine from the incident site.
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June - 5 
Troops recovered an anti-personnel mine during a search operation on the Thunnalai-Jaffna main road on June 5.
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Troops recovered an anti-personnel mine during a search operation on the Thunnalai-Jaffna main road on June 5.
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June - 7 
The troops recovered three hand grenades from Allari in Jaffna district on June 7.
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The troops recovered three hand grenades from Allari in Jaffna district on June 7.
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March - 1 
Further, troops recovered a grenade and an unserviceable 60-mm mortar respectively from Kudapokuna area in Trincomalee district and Vakaneri area in Batticaloa district on March 1.
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Further, troops recovered a grenade and an unserviceable 60-mm mortar respectively from Kudapokuna area in Trincomalee district and Vakaneri area in Batticaloa district on March 1.
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March - 15 
Separately, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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Separately, troops recovered a hand grenade from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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March - 17 
A day earlier, troops recovered 27 anti-personnel mines from the general areas (areas under Government control) of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered 27 anti-personnel mines from the general areas (areas under Government control) of Jaffna district.
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March - 19 
Further, on March 19, security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Vavuniya district, following the snatching away of a T-56 weapon of a Police constable by two unidentified persons and his subsequent injury, recovered one rifle sling, one T-56 magazine and three 7.62 x 39 mm ammuniti
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Further, on March 19, security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Vavuniya district, following the snatching away of a T-56 weapon of a Police constable by two unidentified persons and his subsequent injury, recovered one rifle sling, one T-56 magazine and three 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition.
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March - 19 
On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and we
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On March 19, Police personnel arrested five LTTE proxies disguised as ‘military personnel’ when they tried to rob a vehicle on a highway in the Kattankudy area of Batticaloa district. According to Police sources, the five were involved in a spate of armed robberies of vehicles in the district and were provided two T-56 weapons, two magazines containing 58 rounds of live ammunition, one pistol, one hand grenade and two camouflage uniforms by the LTTE, which wanted them to rob vehicles from the area and smuggle it into uncleared areas (areas not under Government control).
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March - 22 
Further, naval troops on routine patrol in the seas off Point Pedro arrested five suspects onboard a trawler with twenty gelignite sticks inside. Troops also recovered an unserviceable Light Machine Gun from an abandoned well at Colombothurai in the Jaffna district.
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Further, naval troops on routine patrol in the seas off Point Pedro arrested five suspects onboard a trawler with twenty gelignite sticks inside. Troops also recovered an unserviceable Light Machine Gun from an abandoned well at Colombothurai in the Jaffna district.
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March - 22 
Separately, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards security forces (SFs) in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna district. The SFs retaliated and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon from the incident site and also arrested one of the assailants.
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Separately, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards security forces (SFs) in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna district. The SFs retaliated and subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon from the incident site and also arrested one of the assailants.
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March - 24 
Troops also recovered two hand grenades and an anti- personal mine from the Anuradhapura area of Batticaloa district on March 24.
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Troops also recovered two hand grenades and an anti- personal mine from the Anuradhapura area of Batticaloa district on March 24.
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March - 26 
During a combined cordon and search operation in the Poonthoddam area of Vavuniya district security forces (SFs) arrested four LTTE suspects, including two female cadres, along with two T-56 weapons and a stock of ammunition. Based on the information given by them, troops also recovered four hand gr
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During a combined cordon and search operation in the Poonthoddam area of Vavuniya district security forces (SFs) arrested four LTTE suspects, including two female cadres, along with two T-56 weapons and a stock of ammunition. Based on the information given by them, troops also recovered four hand grenades, a stock of T-56 ammunition, two T-56 magazines, a sword and a knife hidden inside two houses in the same area.
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March - 27 
On March 27, troops recovered an unserviceable improvised pressure mine from the Nilavely area of Trincomalee district.
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On March 27, troops recovered an unserviceable improvised pressure mine from the Nilavely area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 4 
Further, troops recovered one hand grenade, one detonator and a detonator code left behind near a garden in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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Further, troops recovered one hand grenade, one detonator and a detonator code left behind near a garden in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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March - 6 
A day earlier, troops recovered an unexploded 82-mm mortar bomb from the Kaithady area of the same district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered an unexploded 82-mm mortar bomb from the Kaithady area of the same district.
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March - 7 
On March 7, Sri Lanka Navy personnel on surveillance around Kayts Islands in the Jaffna district arrested eight suspects aboard two dingies along with eight Gelignite bars, five none Electric detonators and two Global Positioning Systems.
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On March 7, Sri Lanka Navy personnel on surveillance around Kayts Islands in the Jaffna district arrested eight suspects aboard two dingies along with eight Gelignite bars, five none Electric detonators and two Global Positioning Systems.
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March - 7 
Separately, security forces (SFs) recovered three hand grenades, two grenade launcher bombs and thirteen T-56 magazines with ammunition from the Kankasanthurai – Thelippalai main road in the Jaffna district on March 7.
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Separately, security forces (SFs) recovered three hand grenades, two grenade launcher bombs and thirteen T-56 magazines with ammunition from the Kankasanthurai – Thelippalai main road in the Jaffna district on March 7.
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March - 8 
Elsewhere in the district, on March 8, two live hand grenades and two 40-mm bombs were recovered by the SFs from the Karaweddi area.
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Elsewhere in the district, on March 8, two live hand grenades and two 40-mm bombs were recovered by the SFs from the Karaweddi area.
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May - 1 
Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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Troops recovered three rocket-propelled grenades from the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district on May 1. They also recovered two anti-personnel mines from the Sirunavatkulam area in Mannar district.
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May - 12 
Troops on picket duties in the Sinnapputukulam area of Vavuniya recovered an abandoned hand grenade.
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Troops on picket duties in the Sinnapputukulam area of Vavuniya recovered an abandoned hand grenade.
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May - 13 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Eravur Police station in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported. On the same day, troops recovered a claymore mine from OR’s hill lower road in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 14 May - 15
Associated Press reports, that troops recovered 200 packets of explosives hidden in a van from the Vavuniya town on May 15. Separately, on May 14, Air Force personnel recovered one 40 mm grenade launcher cartridge from Gandhi Nagar area of Trncomalee district. On the same day, troops also recovered
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Associated Press reports, that troops recovered 200 packets of explosives hidden in a van from the Vavuniya town on May 15. Separately, on May 14, Air Force personnel recovered one 40 mm grenade launcher cartridge from Gandhi Nagar area of Trncomalee district. On the same day, troops also recovered one more claymore mine with a remote-controller from Nanaddan area of Mannar district. Similarly, one more 60 mm mortar bomb was recovered by troops from Chunnakam area of Jaffna district.
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May - 16 
Troops recovered three T-56 weapons along with three magazines containing live rounds from an abandoned house at Nallur in Jaffna district on May 16. Troops also arrested a suspect along with two hand grenades from Muhamalai Entry / Exit point.
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Troops recovered three T-56 weapons along with three magazines containing live rounds from an abandoned house at Nallur in Jaffna district on May 16. Troops also arrested a suspect along with two hand grenades from Muhamalai Entry / Exit point.
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May - 2 
Unidentified assailants attack the Udayan newspaper office at Kasthuriar Road in the Jaffna town, killing two employees of the daily and injuring an unspecified number of others. Subsequently, Army personnel manning a checkpoint at the Sivan Kovil junction recovered a T-56 assault rifle after they f
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Unidentified assailants attack the Udayan newspaper office at Kasthuriar Road in the Jaffna town, killing two employees of the daily and injuring an unspecified number of others. Subsequently, Army personnel manning a checkpoint at the Sivan Kovil junction recovered a T-56 assault rifle after they fired at two men escaping on a motorbike. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, told Daily News that the Army believed that the two men who escaped on the motorbike would have used the T-56 weapon to launch the attack at the Udayan office.
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May - 23 
Troops conducted a search at a house in Arialai in the Jaffna district and recovered three explosive chargers, each weighing 15 kgs.
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Troops conducted a search at a house in Arialai in the Jaffna district and recovered three explosive chargers, each weighing 15 kgs.
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May - 23 
Troops conducting a search operation in the same area recovered four hundred 7.62 mm rounds of T-56 live ammunition.
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Troops conducting a search operation in the same area recovered four hundred 7.62 mm rounds of T-56 live ammunition.
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May - 24 
SF personnel recovered a claymore mine from Alaweddi area in the Jaffna district on May 24.
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SF personnel recovered a claymore mine from Alaweddi area in the Jaffna district on May 24.
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May - 25 
Troops deployed in the Wadamarachchi area of Jaffna district recovered a claymore mine along with two T-56 magazines with live ammunition belonging a to Sniper weapon, a remote controller with a satchel attached to it. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops from the Nelliady area of the same
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Troops deployed in the Wadamarachchi area of Jaffna district recovered a claymore mine along with two T-56 magazines with live ammunition belonging a to Sniper weapon, a remote controller with a satchel attached to it. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops from the Nelliady area of the same district.
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May - 28 
SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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SFs reportedly seized 15 vehicles, in which highly explosive TNT was hidden, from the Muhamalai checkpoint 350-km north of Colombo. Troops also recovered a claymore mine from Santhiveli area in the Batticaloa district.
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May - 29 
Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of
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Police personnel recovered a claymore mine hidden under a culvert on Monaragala-Wellavaya main road. Another claymore mine was recovered by troops at Navaladi in the Jaffna district. Further, on May 29, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 30 live ammunitions from the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 4 
Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on pique
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Also, on May 4, troops recovered a grenade from a railway track at Vavunia Railway Station. They also recovered a 10-kg claymore at Yattale in Jaffna district. At Anuradhapura junction in Trincomalee, Air force personnel detected a claymore mine and subsequently defused it. Police personnel on piquet duties at Mathavaithiyakulam in the Vavuniya district recovered one K-100 type hand grenade on May 3.
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May - 4 
Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Nallur area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered six T-56 empty rounds from the incident site. Similarly, troops retaliated as cadres of the LTTE opened fire on troops on roadblock duties at Thalayalai.
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Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Nallur area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered six T-56 empty rounds from the incident site. Similarly, troops retaliated as cadres of the LTTE opened fire on troops on roadblock duties at Thalayalai.
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May - 5 
On May 5, troops arrested five LTTE cadres along with an unspecified quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives from the Kyts area of the same district. They also arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, few magazines and two hand grenades from the Kalviyankadu area.
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On May 5, troops arrested five LTTE cadres along with an unspecified quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives from the Kyts area of the same district. They also arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, few magazines and two hand grenades from the Kalviyankadu area.
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May - 8 
Troops recovered a powerful claymore mine and a remote-control from the Nelliady area. Troops also observed a suspicious movement of four LTTE attack craft and two boats in the seas off Palamattalan in the Mullaittivu district on May 7.
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Troops recovered a powerful claymore mine and a remote-control from the Nelliady area. Troops also observed a suspicious movement of four LTTE attack craft and two boats in the seas off Palamattalan in the Mullaittivu district on May 7.
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May - 9 
The Sri Lankan troops recovered a stock of claymore mines, explosives and weapons belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Sarasalai in Jaffna on May 9-morning. The cache included seven claymore mines, each weighing 10 kg, three charges (bags) of explosives, each weighing 15 kg,
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The Sri Lankan troops recovered a stock of claymore mines, explosives and weapons belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Sarasalai in Jaffna on May 9-morning. The cache included seven claymore mines, each weighing 10 kg, three charges (bags) of explosives, each weighing 15 kg, two T-56 weapons with two T-56 magazines containing 60 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades and a remote controller. “Lethal claymore mines, arms and ammunition, are believed to have been brought to the location by LTTE terrorists with a view to committing criminal acts against members of the Security Forces,” said the Army operational headquarters.
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November - 1 
SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rounds in from the Valachchenai area.
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SFs recovered two hand grenades during a search and clear operation launched after observing a suspicious movement in the Sittandi town area of the same district. Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade Launcher along with three 40-mm rounds in from the Valachchenai area.
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November - 1 
Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with T-56 rounds one communication
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Troops retaliated when four LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Vakaneri area of Batticaloa district on November 1, killing two of them, while the other managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with T-56 rounds one communication set from the incident site.
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November - 10 
On November 10, Police recovered a parcel containing two hand grenades from a by-lane in the Kollupitiya area of Colombo.
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On November 10, Police recovered a parcel containing two hand grenades from a by-lane in the Kollupitiya area of Colombo.
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November - 10 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, 380 ammunitions and three hand grenades from the Chankanai area of Jaffna district on November 10.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, 380 ammunitions and three hand grenades from the Chankanai area of Jaffna district on November 10.
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November - 13 
On November 13, today, troops recovered one claymore mine, one micro pistol with two magazines, fourteen ammunition and one communication set from the Kandarodai are of the same district.
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On November 13, today, troops recovered one claymore mine, one micro pistol with two magazines, fourteen ammunition and one communication set from the Kandarodai are of the same district.
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November - 15 
On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with sixty round of ammunit
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On November 15, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire using small arms and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards them in the Valaichchenai area of the same district. During subsequent search operations, SF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines with sixty round of ammunition and two hand grenades from the incident site.
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November - 15 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades from the Puttur area in Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades from the Puttur area in Jaffna district.
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November - 18 
Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, five magazines, 145 rounds of ammunition and a claymore mine from Kokuvil in the district on November 18.
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Troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles, five magazines, 145 rounds of ammunition and a claymore mine from Kokuvil in the district on November 18.
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November - 19 November - 20
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have so far entered Government held areas seeking assi
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered 342 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE cadres from the hinterland of Mankerny and Kadjuwatte, including the roadsides that lead to Vakarai between November 19 and 20. A total of 2162 civilians have so far entered Government held areas seeking assistance after November 1, the report added.
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November - 21 
Naval troops recovered 11 hand grenades from the Salli area in Trincomalee district.
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Naval troops recovered 11 hand grenades from the Salli area in Trincomalee district.
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November - 21 
On November 21, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres hiding behind the premises of the Jaffna Bishop House in close proximity to the Army sentry point opened fire at the troops on duty. No casualties were reported. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one used pistol ammunition round from the
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On November 21, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres hiding behind the premises of the Jaffna Bishop House in close proximity to the Army sentry point opened fire at the troops on duty. No casualties were reported. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one used pistol ammunition round from the compound of the Bishop House.
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November - 23 
Security forces, while conducting a foot patrol at Sarasalai, came under a hand grenade attack by the LTTE on November 23. A claymore mine was also recovered from the incident site.
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Security forces, while conducting a foot patrol at Sarasalai, came under a hand grenade attack by the LTTE on November 23. A claymore mine was also recovered from the incident site.
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November - 23 
Troops recovered two hand grenades and one sketch map from a suspected terrorist during a search operation in the Sastrikulankulam area of Vavuniya on November 23.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades and one sketch map from a suspected terrorist during a search operation in the Sastrikulankulam area of Vavuniya on November 23.
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November - 23 
Two claymore mines were recovered from a paddy field at Aralaganvila in Polonnaruwa district on November 23.
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Two claymore mines were recovered from a paddy field at Aralaganvila in Polonnaruwa district on November 23.
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November - 25 
Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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Police arrested a man with seven Claymore fragmentation mines and 10 kg of high explosives in the capital Colombo on November 25.
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November - 26 
Sri Lankan Army in a search operation recovered one T-56 modified as a sniper gun, one magazine and fifty ammunitions from Kokuvi in Jaffna on November 26. Further, troops recovered 750 grams of C–4 explosives, a detonator, and some steel pellets, and later at Koggala in Galle, said Defence Ministry
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Sri Lankan Army in a search operation recovered one T-56 modified as a sniper gun, one magazine and fifty ammunitions from Kokuvi in Jaffna on November 26. Further, troops recovered 750 grams of C–4 explosives, a detonator, and some steel pellets, and later at Koggala in Galle, said Defence Ministry on November 26.
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November - 28 
SFs during a search operation recovered two T-56 rifles, two RPGs, three RPG 7 packs, one suicide jacket, two motor cycle fuel tanks filled with explosives and a detonator code, four Chinese pouches, one military-type uniform, ten hand grenades, one 40 mm grenade launcher, three field dressings and
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SFs during a search operation recovered two T-56 rifles, two RPGs, three RPG 7 packs, one suicide jacket, two motor cycle fuel tanks filled with explosives and a detonator code, four Chinese pouches, one military-type uniform, ten hand grenades, one 40 mm grenade launcher, three field dressings and a large number of painkiller tablets and capsules, from a concrete bunker construction at Urumpirai in Jaffna on November 28.
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November - 3 
Police recovered 20 hand grenades hidden inside five PVC pipes from Kosgoda in the Galle district.
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Police recovered 20 hand grenades hidden inside five PVC pipes from Kosgoda in the Galle district.
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November - 3 
Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller grenade rounds, one charg
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Troops arrested five LTTE cadres, including one leader from Walikamam West, along with two T - 56 weapons with live ammunition, one claymore mine and five hand grenades. On November 3, (today), troops recovered four land mines, two anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller grenade rounds, one charger and one claymore mine from Vihara Mawatha in Trincomalee district.
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November - 4 
On November 4, troops on route clearing patrol recovered a hand grenade near the technical college road in Trincomalee. The grenade was subsequently defused.
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On November 4, troops on route clearing patrol recovered a hand grenade near the technical college road in Trincomalee. The grenade was subsequently defused.
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November - 5 
LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunition during subsequent search operations in the area.
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LTTE cadres ambushed an Army foot patrol in the Vandarammoolai area of Batticaloa district on November 5. Troops retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres and also recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and eighty-six rounds of T-56 ammunition during subsequent search operations in the area.
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November - 5 
Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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Troops recovered 280 gelignite sticks and arrested two suspects from the Pulmodai area in Trincomalee district on November 5.
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November - 7 
Troops retaliated as two LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Thirunaveli area. Both of them were killed during the encounter. Two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, fifty seven ammunition rounds recovered from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated as two LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Thirunaveli area. Both of them were killed during the encounter. Two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, fifty seven ammunition rounds recovered from the incident site.
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November - 9 
One Home Guard was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards Thiruvegama Police Post at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. During a subsequent search operation, Police recovered a night vision device from the incident site.
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One Home Guard was killed and two others sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards Thiruvegama Police Post at Madukanda in the Vavuniya district. During a subsequent search operation, Police recovered a night vision device from the incident site.
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October - 1 
Separately, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed three LTTE cadres in an encounter at Kannathivu island in the Jaffna district and recovered one T -56 weapon, three hand grenades, one T-56 magazine with ammunition and one satellite phone from the incident site.
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Separately, Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel killed three LTTE cadres in an encounter at Kannathivu island in the Jaffna district and recovered one T -56 weapon, three hand grenades, one T-56 magazine with ammunition and one satellite phone from the incident site.
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October - 10 
Separately, on October 10, troops on route clearing operations recovered a hand grenade from a garbage pit on the roadside in the Kalviyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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Separately, on October 10, troops on route clearing operations recovered a hand grenade from a garbage pit on the roadside in the Kalviyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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