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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 - 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 - 5 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-controlled area of Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-controlled area of Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa district on April 5.
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April - 5 
On April 5, a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Arulanantham, was allegedly killed in an artillery fire from a Sri Lankan Army position in the Mankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 5, a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Arulanantham, was allegedly killed in an artillery fire from a Sri Lankan Army position in the Mankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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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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April - 7 
According to ColomboPage, unidentified assailants shot the President of Trincomalee District Tamil Peoples' Forum, Vanniasingham Vigneswaran, inside a bank premises in the town on April 7. The report added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was to nominate Vigneswaran as the national list Parlia
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According to ColomboPage, unidentified assailants shot the President of Trincomalee District Tamil Peoples' Forum, Vanniasingham Vigneswaran, inside a bank premises in the town on April 7. The report added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was to nominate Vigneswaran as the national list Parliamentarian to fill the position left vacant by the slain TNA Member of Parliament, Joseph Pararajasingham, who was killed on December 25, 2005.
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April - 7 
S. Elilan, Trincomalee 'district political head' of the LTTE, accused the Sri Lankan Army and its intelligence operatives for the killing. The Government has ordered a probe into the incident.
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S. Elilan, Trincomalee 'district political head' of the LTTE, accused the Sri Lankan Army and its intelligence operatives for the killing. The Government has ordered a probe into the incident.
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April - 9 
A day earlier, two ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two civilians, including a schoolboy, in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, two ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two civilians, including a schoolboy, in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 9 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, unidentified assailants shot at and injured two cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 9.
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, unidentified assailants shot at and injured two cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 9.
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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 - 10 
On April 10, a grenade exploded near the newly opened office of the Peoples' Liberation Front of Tamil Eelam, led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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On April 10, a grenade exploded near the newly opened office of the Peoples' Liberation Front of Tamil Eelam, led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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April - 11 
A day earlier, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two SF personnel in the Miravodai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two SF personnel in the Miravodai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 11 
Daily News reports that ten Sri Lankan Navy sailors and a civilian driver were killed, while nine others injured when a Navy convoy was targetted by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion, at Thampalagamuwa on the Trincomalee-Habarana road on April 11. Among the
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Daily News reports that ten Sri Lankan Navy sailors and a civilian driver were killed, while nine others injured when a Navy convoy was targetted by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion, at Thampalagamuwa on the Trincomalee-Habarana road on April 11. Among the injured were a British national and her husband whose vehicle passed the spot at the time of the blast.
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April - 11 
Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and thereby adhering to the cease-fire agreement.
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Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and thereby adhering to the cease-fire agreement.
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April - 11 
On April 11, three Tamil youths were reportedly injured when the grenade they were carrying exploded suddenly in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 11, three Tamil youths were reportedly injured when the grenade they were carrying exploded suddenly in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 12 
Elsewhere in the district, LTTE cadres set off an improvised explosive device outside a vegetable market, killing at least five people, including a security force (SF) personnel. Six more persons were killed in the following mob violence in which shops, including those belonging to Tamils and Muslim
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Elsewhere in the district, LTTE cadres set off an improvised explosive device outside a vegetable market, killing at least five people, including a security force (SF) personnel. Six more persons were killed in the following mob violence in which shops, including those belonging to Tamils and Muslims, were set ablaze. 38 persons were injured in the two incidents and a curfew has been imposed in the town.
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April - 12 
Police re-imposed night curfew in the Trincomalee town, where a series of LTTE claymore explosions occurred and clashes erupted between two communities on April 12. Further, Mannar police announced that they are to impose night curfew in the town to carry out a search operation after information rev
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Police re-imposed night curfew in the Trincomalee town, where a series of LTTE claymore explosions occurred and clashes erupted between two communities on April 12. Further, Mannar police announced that they are to impose night curfew in the town to carry out a search operation after information revealed that the LTTE has brought several claymore mines into the area.
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April - 12 
The LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops and police personnel at Surangal junction roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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The LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops and police personnel at Surangal junction roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 13 
At least 13 persons were killed and 40 others injured in a series of bomb blasts and arson in the Trincomalee district on April 13, according to Hindu. In the first incident, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police bus in the Kumbu
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At least 13 persons were killed and 40 others injured in a series of bomb blasts and arson in the Trincomalee district on April 13, according to Hindu. In the first incident, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police bus in the Kumburupitiya area, killing two police personnel and injuring two other.
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April - 13 
Sri Lanka Army sources said that two LTTE cadres were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush by the cadres belonging to the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction inside the LTTE controlled Vakaneri village of Batticaloa district.
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Sri Lanka Army sources said that two LTTE cadres were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush by the cadres belonging to the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction inside the LTTE controlled Vakaneri village of Batticaloa district.
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April - 13 
The death toll in Trincomalee bomb blast and subsequent riot of April 12 has gone up to 17, according to BBC.
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The death toll in Trincomalee bomb blast and subsequent riot of April 12 has gone up to 17, according to BBC.
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April - 14 
Three civilians and two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion at Trincomalee and Nilaveli main road in the Trincomalee district.
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Three civilians and two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion at Trincomalee and Nilaveli main road in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 15 
On April 15, three Sri Lankan Air Force personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kappalthurai area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 15, three Sri Lankan Air Force personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kappalthurai area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 16 
A civilian, Sulaiman Netthiwella Thambi Lathif, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Oddamavadi area of Batticaloa district.
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A civilian, Sulaiman Netthiwella Thambi Lathif, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Oddamavadi area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 16 
A member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres. Further, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Astar Naseer Mohomed, was also recovered from the Eravur area of the same district.
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A member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres. Further, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Astar Naseer Mohomed, was also recovered from the Eravur area of the same 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 - 16 
According to Hindustan Times, General Secretary of Akhila Ilankai Tamil United Front, K. Vigneswaran, reportedly stated that by not providing adequate relief to the Tamils hit by the recent ethnic riots in Trincomalee, the Sri Lankan Government is driving them into the waiting arms of the LTTE. In a
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According to Hindustan Times, General Secretary of Akhila Ilankai Tamil United Front, K. Vigneswaran, reportedly stated that by not providing adequate relief to the Tamils hit by the recent ethnic riots in Trincomalee, the Sri Lankan Government is driving them into the waiting arms of the LTTE. In a letter to the Government's Peace Secretariat on April 16, he said: "The incidents of 12th, 14th, and 15th April 2006, are being described by the Tamils of Trincomalee as a re-enactment of the pre-July 1983 saga. The state is getting provoked by the LTTE and is playing into the hands of the LTTE." He claimed, "instead of winning over the Tamils, it is driving them into the bosom of the LTTE."
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April - 16 
S. Elilan, the Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, reportedly accused the Government of being behind ethnic riots in Trincomalee. He said, "If the genocide attacks by State armed forces with the connivance of Sinhalese hoodlums continue in the Trincomalee district, we would be forced to
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S. Elilan, the Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, reportedly accused the Government of being behind ethnic riots in Trincomalee. He said, "If the genocide attacks by State armed forces with the connivance of Sinhalese hoodlums continue in the Trincomalee district, we would be forced to take steps to safeguard the lives and properties of innocent Tamil people and that would lead to undesirable serious consequence on the current peace process."
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April - 16 
Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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April - 17 
A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian on A-9 Road at Meesalai in the Thenmaradchi area
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A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian on A-9 Road at Meesalai in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna distict.
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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 
Unidentified assailants shot at and wounded two youths in front of Karuvakerni School.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and wounded two youths in front of Karuvakerni School.
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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 - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 18 that they had killed three paramilitary cadres and captured another in the LTTE-controlled area of Pendukalsenai, west of Kiran in the Batticaloa district, according to Colombopage.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 18 that they had killed three paramilitary cadres and captured another in the LTTE-controlled area of Pendukalsenai, west of Kiran in the Batticaloa district, according to Colombopage.
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April - 19 
A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade towards a building at the Anuradhapura junction area in Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade towards a building at the Anuradhapura junction area in Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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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 - 19 
Reports indicate that SLN personnel have observed construction of two new bunkers by the LTTE in the Norway island area of the same district.
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Reports indicate that SLN personnel have observed construction of two new bunkers by the LTTE in the Norway island area of the same district.
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April - 19 
Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Sinhakanda Army point area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Sinhakanda Army point area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 19 
Two LTTE cadres entered a civilian’s house in the Muttur area and took away his vehicle and also lobbed a hand grenade while escaping.
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Two LTTE cadres entered a civilian’s house in the Muttur area and took away his vehicle and also lobbed a hand grenade while escaping.
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April - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thambalakamam area of the same district on April 19, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thambalakamam area of the same district on April 19, according to Tamil Net.
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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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April - 20 
On April 20, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, identified as Selladorai Sivakumar, in the Batticaloa district.
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On April 20, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, identified as Selladorai Sivakumar, in the Batticaloa district.
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April - 20 
On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area. Also, the LTTE exploded a new sophisticated expl
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On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area. Also, the LTTE exploded a new sophisticated explosive device using remote controller, about 100 meters, ahead of advancing special task force on route-clearing duties in the Kalavanchikudy area. However, no casualties were reported in the two incidents.
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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 
LTTE cadres triggered a remote-controlled claymore mine targeting a state bus carrying passengers towards Kanniya in the Trincomalee district, injuring the bus driver.
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LTTE cadres triggered a remote-controlled claymore mine targeting a state bus carrying passengers towards Kanniya in the Trincomalee district, injuring the bus driver.
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April - 21 
On April 21, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres blew up their vehicle with a claymore mine in the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 21, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres blew up their vehicle with a claymore mine in the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 21 
One of the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel injured in the LTTE’s claymore mine attack at Kiran in the Batticaloa district on April 17, succumbed to his injuries on April 21.
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One of the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel injured in the LTTE’s claymore mine attack at Kiran in the Batticaloa district on April 17, succumbed to his injuries on April 21.
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April - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ilum Nizar, and injured his wife in the same district, according to the website.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ilum Nizar, and injured his wife in the same district, according to the website.
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April - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the jungle area between Puth
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the jungle area between Puthur and Navvi villages of Jaffna district
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April - 22 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at a house of an Army soldier at Palauttu.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at a house of an Army soldier at Palauttu.
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April - 22 April - 23
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, were killed in the LTTE-controlled area in Mannar d
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, were killed in the LTTE-controlled area in Mannar district, when their motorbike hit a claymore mine fixed on a tree. Two more civilians were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Satkunarajah Rajapathman, at Veppankulam in the Vavuniya district. Another civilian was shot dead at Kappalthurai in the Trincomalee district on April 23. Further, two dead bodies were recovered from the Poddankadu area.
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April - 22 
On April 22, at Anuradapura junction in the Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post, injuring a police personnel.
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On April 22, at Anuradapura junction in the Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post, injuring a police personnel.
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April - 22 
On April 22, today, the body of a civilian, identified as Batchcha, was recovered from the Mihindapura area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 22, today, the body of a civilian, identified as Batchcha, was recovered from the Mihindapura area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 22 
Two soldiers attached to the Wadumunai entry/exit point at Welikanda in the Pollonaruwa district sustained injuries in an LTTE claymore mine explosion on April 22. Separately, a civilian was injured in a LTTE grenade attack near the 5th Mile Post in Trincomalee district.
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Two soldiers attached to the Wadumunai entry/exit point at Welikanda in the Pollonaruwa district sustained injuries in an LTTE claymore mine explosion on April 22. Separately, a civilian was injured in a LTTE grenade attack near the 5th Mile Post in Trincomalee district.
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April - 23 
A 19-year-old youth abducted earlier by the LTTE cadres escaped and later surrendered before the naval personnel in the Mutur area of the same district.
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A 19-year-old youth abducted earlier by the LTTE cadres escaped and later surrendered before the naval personnel in the Mutur area of the same district.
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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 
LTTE cadres at Punager area of the same district abducted a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers.
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LTTE cadres at Punager area of the same district abducted a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers.
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April - 23 
Six Sinhalese farmers, including a home guard, who were in their paddy fields at Kallanpattu in the Gomarankadawala area of Trincomalee district were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 23, according to Sri Lankan Army reports.
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Six Sinhalese farmers, including a home guard, who were in their paddy fields at Kallanpattu in the Gomarankadawala area of Trincomalee district were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 23, according to Sri Lankan Army reports.
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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 
Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the Seruvila area of Muttur district. Further, an Eelam
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Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the Seruvila area of Muttur district. Further, an Eelam Peoples Democratic Party sympathizer, Nagamuttu Tharmarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanagaratnam Lingeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district.
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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 - 25 
Following the attack, the Air Force launched a series of strikes on the LTTE-held Sampoor area in the Trincomalee district. A Government statement said that hours after the Colombo suicide attack, the "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positioned in the Sampoor area in Trincomalee launched an
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Following the attack, the Air Force launched a series of strikes on the LTTE-held Sampoor area in the Trincomalee district. A Government statement said that hours after the Colombo suicide attack, the "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positioned in the Sampoor area in Trincomalee launched an attack on the Navy in Trincomalee and the security forces have carried out an operation to deter further attacks by the LTTE." The military attack was continuing till last reports came in. Brigadier Samarasinghe informed that the latest strikes came after the LTTE fired on naval patrol craft off the eastern port of Trincomalee for a second day. He added, "The navy is heavily patrolling the area. They requested air support."
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April - 25 
Three civilians and two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a Police guard point near the oil filling station in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Three civilians and two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a Police guard point near the oil filling station in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 26 
At least four civilians were killed and 12 others, including two sailors, were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar fire towards the naval jetty in Muttur on April 26-morning. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, "This unprovoked terrorist fir
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At least four civilians were killed and 12 others, including two sailors, were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar fire towards the naval jetty in Muttur on April 26-morning. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, "This unprovoked terrorist fire originated in the uncleared areas close to Muttur beach [and] caused death to four civilians who were moving about in the area at the time terrorist fire was directed."
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April - 26 
LTTE's Trincomalee district political head S. Elilan said, "we are in a state of readiness and are awaiting for the instruction from our leadership to respond with a force that will be catastrophically disabling and devastating to the enemy."
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LTTE's Trincomalee district political head S. Elilan said, "we are in a state of readiness and are awaiting for the instruction from our leadership to respond with a force that will be catastrophically disabling and devastating to the enemy."
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April - 26 
The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that at least 12 dead bodies of Tamil civilians killed in the air strike by Kfir jets and artillery attack by navy and army were recovered from Muttur east area of the district. It further reported that a Muslim civilian, Moulavi Zeinudeen, was killed and nine
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The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that at least 12 dead bodies of Tamil civilians killed in the air strike by Kfir jets and artillery attack by navy and army were recovered from Muttur east area of the district. It further reported that a Muslim civilian, Moulavi Zeinudeen, was killed and nine others were injured when a Kfir jet bombed a Muslim village Vaddam in the Government-controlled Muttur town on April 26, today.
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April - 27 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly allocated Rupees 100 million for a Task Force to provide essential services in the Trincomalee district. The President's Office said the Task Force, headed by Trincomalee Governor Mohan Wijewickrama, was appointed to "ensure the provision of essential servi
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly allocated Rupees 100 million for a Task Force to provide essential services in the Trincomalee district. The President's Office said the Task Force, headed by Trincomalee Governor Mohan Wijewickrama, was appointed to "ensure the provision of essential services in the district, including LTTE-controlled areas."
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April - 28 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, four civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, two Tamil youths were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 28. Elsewhere, a former cadre of
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, four civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, two Tamil youths were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 28. Elsewhere, a former cadre of the LTTE, Sellathurai Asokan alias Asok, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in the Wellaveli area. Separately, unidentified assailants opened fire at two civilians in the Kalkuda area of the same district. However, no casualties were reported in this incident.
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April - 30 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres carried out simultaneous artillery and mortar attacks towards the FDL Army camps at Kokkuthuduvai and Kokilai in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district, killing one civilian and injuring three others.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres carried out simultaneous artillery and mortar attacks towards the FDL Army camps at Kokkuthuduvai and Kokilai in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district, killing one civilian and injuring three others.
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April - 30 
On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the same district. Another civilian, Fariez, w
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On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the same district. Another civilian, Fariez, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre in the Morawewa area of Batticaloa district.
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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 - 30 
The United Nations (UN) has informed that up to 21,000 people have fled their homes following the latest increase in violence in Sri Lanka’s northeastern district of Trincomalee. The office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sri Lanka said in a statement, "Altogether there is an established recen
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The United Nations (UN) has informed that up to 21,000 people have fled their homes following the latest increase in violence in Sri Lanka’s northeastern district of Trincomalee. The office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sri Lanka said in a statement, "Altogether there is an established recent case load of some 6,000 families or about 21,000 people."
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April - 30 
Troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres attacked a static point established at Vavunathivu school premises in the Batticaloa district, using 80-mm mortars, 60-mm mortars, 40-mm grenade launchers followed by small arms fire. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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Troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres attacked a static point established at Vavunathivu school premises in the Batticaloa district, using 80-mm mortars, 60-mm mortars, 40-mm grenade launchers followed by small arms fire. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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