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October - 1 
Meanwhile, a curfew was imposed following a clash between two Muslim factions at Kathankudi in the Batticaloa district on October 1. At least three civilians were injured and nearly 32 houses were damaged in the clash.
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Meanwhile, a curfew was imposed following a clash between two Muslim factions at Kathankudi in the Batticaloa district on October 1. At least three civilians were injured and nearly 32 houses were damaged in the clash.
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October - 1 
Separately, LTTE cadres attacked an Army post using small arms and machine guns at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district on October 1-night. While, troops retaliated the attack, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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Separately, LTTE cadres attacked an Army post using small arms and machine guns at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district on October 1-night. While, troops retaliated the attack, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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October - 3 
Naval troops recovered two claymore mines during a route clearing operation at 3rd Mile Post junction in the Trincomalee district on October 3 and arrested four suspected persons during further search operations in the area.
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Naval troops recovered two claymore mines during a route clearing operation at 3rd Mile Post junction in the Trincomalee district on October 3 and arrested four suspected persons during further search operations in the area.
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October - 4 
A civilian, identified as Lingam Pradeshwaram, was shot dead and another wounded by unidentified assailants at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district on October 4.
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A civilian, identified as Lingam Pradeshwaram, was shot dead and another wounded by unidentified assailants at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district on October 4.
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October - 4 
Similarly, on October 4, troops successfully repulsed when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Army detachment deployed for the protection of Vavunathivu Bridge in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Similarly, on October 4, troops successfully repulsed when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Army detachment deployed for the protection of Vavunathivu Bridge in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 4 
Troops in the Mallakkam area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine during route clearing operation. Further, five hand grenades were recovered by Police from the Jayanthipura and Irudiyapuram areas of Batticaloa district.
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Troops in the Mallakkam area of Jaffna district recovered one claymore mine during route clearing operation. Further, five hand grenades were recovered by Police from the Jayanthipura and Irudiyapuram areas of Batticaloa district.
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October - 5 
Similarly, a motorbike laden with improvised explosive device was recovered by troops from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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Similarly, a motorbike laden with improvised explosive device was recovered by troops from the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 5 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets bombed LTTE targets for a third day on October 5. The Military reportedly said that the SLAF attacked suspected bases of the outfit’s Sea Tiger wing in the Batticaloa district and some other identified targets in the North. However, no casualties were reported till la
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets bombed LTTE targets for a third day on October 5. The Military reportedly said that the SLAF attacked suspected bases of the outfit’s Sea Tiger wing in the Batticaloa district and some other identified targets in the North. However, no casualties were reported till last reports came in.
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October - 6 
A day after the announcement of dates for talks between the Sri Lanka Government and the LTTE, the military claimed that at least 22 cadres of the outfit were killed and four of its troops were injured in the east on October 6, according to The Hindu. An Army statement said the LTTE cadres fired mor
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A day after the announcement of dates for talks between the Sri Lanka Government and the LTTE, the military claimed that at least 22 cadres of the outfit were killed and four of its troops were injured in the east on October 6, according to The Hindu. An Army statement said the LTTE cadres fired mortars and artillery from the Panichchankeri and Vakerai areas at troops based in Mankerni. "The tigers initiated these offensive attacks at troops at Mankerni area during early hours today causing damages to the security forces' defences and injuring two soldiers. Ground sources and intelligence confirmed [that] the Tiger establishments, which were causing harassments to the innocent civilians, were destroyed. The civil sources in the area and the intelligence said there were over 22 Tiger dead bodies lying in the area," the Army said. Meanwhile, TamilNet quoted LTTE's military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan as saying the "defence council" of the outfit had been summoned to discuss the developments.
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October - 6 
Another soldier was injured in a LTTE sniper attack at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district.
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Another soldier was injured in a LTTE sniper attack at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district.
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October - 6 
On October 6, a fleet of five LTTE Sea-Tiger boats transporting additional cadres and weapons to Mankerni were blocked and attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy craft in the seas off Kadiraweli in the Trincomalee district destroying two of them completely with LTTE cadres on board, according to SLA report
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On October 6, a fleet of five LTTE Sea-Tiger boats transporting additional cadres and weapons to Mankerni were blocked and attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy craft in the seas off Kadiraweli in the Trincomalee district destroying two of them completely with LTTE cadres on board, according to SLA reports. However, casualties were not confirmed till last reports came in.
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October - 6 
On the same day, LTTE cadres blasted the Panichchankerni Bridge causing inconvenience nearly to 30,000 civilians.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres blasted the Panichchankerni Bridge causing inconvenience nearly to 30,000 civilians.
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October - 7 
At least 54 combatants, including 52 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in heavy clashes between government troops and Tiger rebels in the Eastern province, the military claimed on October 7. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, “We have recovered 12
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At least 54 combatants, including 52 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in heavy clashes between government troops and Tiger rebels in the Eastern province, the military claimed on October 7. Military spokesman Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, “We have recovered 12 Tamil Tiger bodies while soldiers had observed 40 others in front of our defence line.” According to Zee News two soldiers were also killed during the operation.
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October - 8 
According to Daily Mirror, SFs re-captured areas west of Muttur in the Trincomalee district, where LTTE activities were confined to since the military regained control of Sampur last month. A senior military official in the area stated on October 8, “Now the road from Kinniya to Muttur is completely
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According to Daily Mirror, SFs re-captured areas west of Muttur in the Trincomalee district, where LTTE activities were confined to since the military regained control of Sampur last month. A senior military official in the area stated on October 8, “Now the road from Kinniya to Muttur is completely secure and people would be able to move freely,” adding, the troops were able to drive away the LTTE cadres, who were operating in Kandalkadu, Gange, Manirasakulam, Ralkuli and Upparu areas as small groups. Military spokesperson Samarasinghe said that Army ground troops were compelled to capture these areas to neutralise the threat posed by the LTTE, adding, “Tigers were engaged in constructing new bunkers and camps west of Muttur posing a threat to the Trincomalee Harbour. These areas had been right throughout under the control of the Security Forces.”
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October - 8 
Further, on October 8, LTTE cadres shot at and injured Police personnel in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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Further, on October 8, LTTE cadres shot at and injured Police personnel in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district. He succumbed to his injuries later.
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October - 8 
LTTE spokesperson Rasiah Illanthirayan alleged on October 8 that Police commandos directed heavy arms fire into the outfit-held areas of Amparai district, according to Tamil Net. "Civilians in the LTTE (Tamil Tiger) controlled area was forced to flee and take refuge at safer locations," the Website
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LTTE spokesperson Rasiah Illanthirayan alleged on October 8 that Police commandos directed heavy arms fire into the outfit-held areas of Amparai district, according to Tamil Net. "Civilians in the LTTE (Tamil Tiger) controlled area was forced to flee and take refuge at safer locations," the Website quoted him as saying. However, the Army denied the charges.
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October - 10 
On October 10, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards troops in the Vandaramoole area of Batticaloa district. In retaliatory fire, two LTTE cadres were killed and five others were wounded.
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On October 10, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards troops in the Vandaramoole area of Batticaloa district. In retaliatory fire, two LTTE cadres were killed and five others were wounded.
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October - 11 
A bullet indiscriminately fired by LTTE cadres towards an Army point in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district killed a schoolteacher, Kadiragamar Podisivagnanam, in a nearby school while he was teaching his class.
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A bullet indiscriminately fired by LTTE cadres towards an Army point in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district killed a schoolteacher, Kadiragamar Podisivagnanam, in a nearby school while he was teaching his class.
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October - 11 
Elsewhere, troops after observing a large gathering of LTTE cadres who were poised to attack the Kiran Army camp, pounded artillery and mortars successfully on their movements causing death to two of their carders and injuring three others.
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Elsewhere, troops after observing a large gathering of LTTE cadres who were poised to attack the Kiran Army camp, pounded artillery and mortars successfully on their movements causing death to two of their carders and injuring three others.
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October - 11 
Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre left behind by fleeing outfit cadres after they failed to attack a sentry point in the Sittandy area along with two pouches, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, 120 rounds of small arms ammunition and a broken cyanide capsule on October 11.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre left behind by fleeing outfit cadres after they failed to attack a sentry point in the Sittandy area along with two pouches, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, 120 rounds of small arms ammunition and a broken cyanide capsule on October 11.
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October - 12 
According to reports, fighting erupted between SFs and the LTTE in the Ampara district.
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According to reports, fighting erupted between SFs and the LTTE in the Ampara district.
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October - 12 
On the same day, two Police constables on duty in the Kattaiparichchan area of Trincomalee district sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack.
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On the same day, two Police constables on duty in the Kattaiparichchan area of Trincomalee district sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack.
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October - 12 
Similarly, on October 12, another dead body of a civilian was recovered by Air Force troops from Champa Lane in Trincomalee town.
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Similarly, on October 12, another dead body of a civilian was recovered by Air Force troops from Champa Lane in Trincomalee town.
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October - 13 
On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a home guard at Aariampathy in the Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a home guard at Aariampathy in the Batticaloa district.
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October - 15 
Another soldier died in a LTTE mortar attack on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on October 15.
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Another soldier died in a LTTE mortar attack on the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on October 15.
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October - 15 
Four soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Palakkadu area of Batticaloa district.
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Four soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops in the Palakkadu area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 15 
Further, on October 15, two home guards were injured in a LTTE fire in the Bakkiella area of Ampara district.
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Further, on October 15, two home guards were injured in a LTTE fire in the Bakkiella area of Ampara district.
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October - 15 
Meanwhile, the Website claimed that an offensive launched by the Sri Lankan Special Task Force (STF) troopers on October 14-night into LTTE-controlled territory south of Batticloa, was repulsed. An outfit ‘Major’, Kuyilkannan, and a ‘Captain’, Thathankan, were killed in action, it quoted LTTE leader
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Meanwhile, the Website claimed that an offensive launched by the Sri Lankan Special Task Force (STF) troopers on October 14-night into LTTE-controlled territory south of Batticloa, was repulsed. An outfit ‘Major’, Kuyilkannan, and a ‘Captain’, Thathankan, were killed in action, it quoted LTTE leaders as saying. LTTE sources in Batticaloa claimed that the STF had suffered heavy casualties.
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October - 15 
Police retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Wellaweli Police post in Ampara district and during subsequent search operation recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one Light Machine Gun LMG, one T-56 weapon, one communication set, a stretcher and four jungle hats from the i
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Police retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire targeting the Wellaweli Police post in Ampara district and during subsequent search operation recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one Light Machine Gun LMG, one T-56 weapon, one communication set, a stretcher and four jungle hats from the incident site.
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October - 17 
Elsewhere, troops recovered the dead body of a civilian from the Palauththu area.
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Elsewhere, troops recovered the dead body of a civilian from the Palauththu area.
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October - 17 
Further, LTTE cadres shot dead one Police personnel in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district on October 17.
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Further, LTTE cadres shot dead one Police personnel in the Kaththankudi area of Batticaloa district on October 17.
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October - 17 
Further, on October 17, a civilian, M. Mohan, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the Trincomalee town.
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Further, on October 17, a civilian, M. Mohan, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in the Trincomalee town.
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October - 17 
Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon one home guard attached to the Damana Police station in the Amapra district on October 17. However, he escaped injuries.
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Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon one home guard attached to the Damana Police station in the Amapra district on October 17. However, he escaped injuries.
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October - 17 
The Military also claimed that the LTTE exploded a claymore mine targeting a naval convoy at Sambalthivu in the Trincomalee district, adding, "However, the LTTE terrorists missed their target as the claymore was activated just after the convoy passed it." However, no casualties were reported in all
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The Military also claimed that the LTTE exploded a claymore mine targeting a naval convoy at Sambalthivu in the Trincomalee district, adding, "However, the LTTE terrorists missed their target as the claymore was activated just after the convoy passed it." However, no casualties were reported in all these incidents.
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October - 17 
Unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, A.H.M. Nasar, at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district.
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Unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, A.H.M. Nasar, at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district.
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October - 18 
A woman, identified as Piriyaliny Karalasingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Selvanayagam road in the Batticaloa town on October 18, according to Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Piriyaliny Karalasingam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Selvanayagam road in the Batticaloa town on October 18, according to Tamil Net.
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October - 18 
The Website also alleged that a woman was killed and two civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, were wounded when two Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir bombers dropped five bombs on civilian settlements in the LTTE-controlled areas of Karadiyanaru and Vadamunai in the same district.
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The Website also alleged that a woman was killed and two civilians, including a 10-year-old boy, were wounded when two Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir bombers dropped five bombs on civilian settlements in the LTTE-controlled areas of Karadiyanaru and Vadamunai in the same district.
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October - 19 
On October 19, troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Navakkuda area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards them in the Mylambaweli area. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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On October 19, troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Navakkuda area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade and subsequently opened fire towards them in the Mylambaweli area. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 21 
Two 14 year-old children, Rasamanikkam Selvaraj and Konam Sathyaraju, were reportedly abducted by the LTTE from the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district on October 21.
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Two 14 year-old children, Rasamanikkam Selvaraj and Konam Sathyaraju, were reportedly abducted by the LTTE from the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district on October 21.
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October - 22 
Elsewhere, on October 22, naval troops recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Ronald Jesunadan.
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Elsewhere, on October 22, naval troops recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Ronald Jesunadan.
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October - 23 
A day earlier, one civilian and a Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Vaunathivu Entry/Exit point in the Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, one civilian and a Police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Vaunathivu Entry/Exit point in the Batticaloa district.
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October - 23 
Elsewhere, a civilian and a police sergeant were injured in a mortar shell explosion near the police sentry point on the Vavunathivu Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Forward Defence Line.
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Elsewhere, a civilian and a police sergeant were injured in a mortar shell explosion near the police sentry point on the Vavunathivu Sri Lanka Army (SLA) Forward Defence Line.
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October - 23 
On October 23, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead a civilian, Nadarajah Indran, in the Serunuwara area of Trincomalee district.
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On October 23, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) shot dead a civilian, Nadarajah Indran, in the Serunuwara area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 23 
One more civilian and a Police personnel were injured when a LTTE-laid anti personnel mine exploded in the Bakmitiyawa area of Ampara district.
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One more civilian and a Police personnel were injured when a LTTE-laid anti personnel mine exploded in the Bakmitiyawa area of Ampara district.
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October - 23 
Separately, on October 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards security forces (SFs) checkpoint near Eastern University in the Batticaloa district. However, the hand grenade did not explode.
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Separately, on October 23, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards security forces (SFs) checkpoint near Eastern University in the Batticaloa district. However, the hand grenade did not explode.
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October - 23 
Unidentified armed persons killed two Tamil youths in the Trincomalee district in two separate incidents on October 23, reports Tamil Net. While the body of the first youth was recovered from St.Antony's Lane in Trincomalee town, the second with gun shot injuries was recovered at the Hali Oluwa junc
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Unidentified armed persons killed two Tamil youths in the Trincomalee district in two separate incidents on October 23, reports Tamil Net. While the body of the first youth was recovered from St.Antony's Lane in Trincomalee town, the second with gun shot injuries was recovered at the Hali Oluwa junction in Seruvila division.
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October - 24 
A civilian, identified as Vinayani Thambi Gunaseelan, who is said to be related to one of the supporters of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres at Sunnamkerny in th
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A civilian, identified as Vinayani Thambi Gunaseelan, who is said to be related to one of the supporters of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres at Sunnamkerny in the Meeravodai area of Batticaloa district on October 24.
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October - 24 
Meanwhile, a LTTE cadre, conscripted to the outfit some seven months ago, reportedly surrendered to the Army camp at Selwanagar in the Trincomalee district on October 24.
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Meanwhile, a LTTE cadre, conscripted to the outfit some seven months ago, reportedly surrendered to the Army camp at Selwanagar in the Trincomalee district on October 24.
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October - 25 
A hartal (strike) was observed in the Trincomalee, Mannar, Batticaloa, Ampara and Vavuniya districts in the north and east of Sri Lanka to protest the de-merger of the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page. The hartal was called by the Tamil National Alliance. Sri Lanka's Northern and
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A hartal (strike) was observed in the Trincomalee, Mannar, Batticaloa, Ampara and Vavuniya districts in the north and east of Sri Lanka to protest the de-merger of the Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page. The hartal was called by the Tamil National Alliance. Sri Lanka's Northern and Eastern Provinces were merged under the Indo-Lanka Peace Accord in 1987 and de-merged after 19 years by a Supreme Court ruling on October 16.
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October - 26 
A day earlier, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire on them in the Mavilaru area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire on them in the Mavilaru area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 26 
Further, on October 26, five children and one woman were injured in an accidental explosion of a grenade that was brought home by a toddler presuming it to be a toy in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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Further, on October 26, five children and one woman were injured in an accidental explosion of a grenade that was brought home by a toddler presuming it to be a toy in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 26 
In a separate incident, police personnel retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire towards Thirukkovil Police Post in the Ampara district.
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In a separate incident, police personnel retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire towards Thirukkovil Police Post in the Ampara district.
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October - 26 
Three cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a LTTE attack on the TMVP political office on the Chenkalady-Badulla road in Batticaloa on October 2
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Three cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, were killed and eight others sustained injuries in a LTTE attack on the TMVP political office on the Chenkalady-Badulla road in Batticaloa on October 26. Police sources said the assailant posed as a LTTE-defector and joined the Karuna faction two months ago, adding, "At around midnight on Wednesday 13 Karuna cadres along with the assassin and went to the Kovil to sleep. Each cadre took turns to stand guard over the others at arranged intervals. When the Wanni cadre's turn came he hurdled two hand grenades at the sleeping figures." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Karuna faction told Reuters, "We have ambushed the Tigers who tried to infiltrate and, in the fighting, three TMVP military wing cadres were killed."
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October - 26 
Two civilians were shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the 3rd Mile Post area of Trincomalee district on October 26.
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Two civilians were shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the 3rd Mile Post area of Trincomalee district on October 26.
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October - 26 
Two of the six persons wounded in the bomb blast on October 26-morning in a vegetable field located on Chelvi Cinema Theatre road at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district have reportedly succumbed to their injuries.
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Two of the six persons wounded in the bomb blast on October 26-morning in a vegetable field located on Chelvi Cinema Theatre road at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district have reportedly succumbed to their injuries.
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October - 27 
Seven young LTTE cadres reportedly escaped outfit’s Kadiraveli training camp on October 25 and surrendered to the Kallar Police in the Trincomalee district on October 27.
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Seven young LTTE cadres reportedly escaped outfit’s Kadiraveli training camp on October 25 and surrendered to the Kallar Police in the Trincomalee district on October 27.
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October - 27 
Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, 23 Magazines, 590 rounds of small arm ammunition and two hand grenades from Ananchenai in the Muttur area of Trincomalee distinct and arrested a suspect.
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Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, 23 Magazines, 590 rounds of small arm ammunition and two hand grenades from Ananchenai in the Muttur area of Trincomalee distinct and arrested a suspect.
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October - 28 
An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, identified as Nallaiya Sivakumara, in the Maligathivu area of Trincomalee district.
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An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian, identified as Nallaiya Sivakumara, in the Maligathivu area of Trincomalee district.
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October - 28 
LTTE cadres reportedly abducted 11 children from Batticaloa while they were attending a Pooja (worship) at Murugan Hindu Kovil in Sittandy.
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LTTE cadres reportedly abducted 11 children from Batticaloa while they were attending a Pooja (worship) at Murugan Hindu Kovil in Sittandy.
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October - 28 
Separately, a soldier, identified as Bombardier P.G. Wijesinghe, was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE firing in the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa district.
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Separately, a soldier, identified as Bombardier P.G. Wijesinghe, was killed and another sustained injuries in a LTTE firing in the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 28 
Separately, four civilians, including an infant, were injured when an unidentified assailant fired at them while they were in their residence in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian at Sittandy.
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Separately, four civilians, including an infant, were injured when an unidentified assailant fired at them while they were in their residence in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian at Sittandy.
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October - 28 
Suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) set off two roadside bombs injuring six police officers on October 28 in the northeast, AP reported. The first bomb targeted a group of police officers on a road patrol in the northern district of Vavuniya, a Defense Ministry office
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Suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) set off two roadside bombs injuring six police officers on October 28 in the northeast, AP reported. The first bomb targeted a group of police officers on a road patrol in the northern district of Vavuniya, a Defense Ministry officer said. Vavuniya is the northernmost Government-held garrison town before LTTE-held territory. The second blast occurred three hours later in the eastern Batticaloa district and wounded three officers of the elite police Special Task Force (STF), the officer said. The LTTE targeted a police truck carrying STF officers, he added.
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October - 28 
Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Ampara district. During subsequent search operations, two dead bodies of LTTE cadres and two weapons were recovered.
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Troops retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire towards them in the Ampara district. During subsequent search operations, two dead bodies of LTTE cadres and two weapons were recovered.
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October - 29 
Further, on October 29, one more LTTE cadre was killed and two others were injured by the outfit when they reportedly attempted to escape the LTEE camp in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa district.
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Further, on October 29, one more LTTE cadre was killed and two others were injured by the outfit when they reportedly attempted to escape the LTEE camp in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 31 
15 students of the Chenkalady Central College were reportedly abducted on October 30 by unidentified armed men traveling in a van at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district. The parents of one of the missing have lodged complaints with the Eravur Police, International Red Cross and Sri Lanka Monitorin
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15 students of the Chenkalady Central College were reportedly abducted on October 30 by unidentified armed men traveling in a van at Chenkalady in the Batticaloa district. The parents of one of the missing have lodged complaints with the Eravur Police, International Red Cross and Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission on October 31.
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October - 31 
A day earlier, a soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire in the Mahindapura area of Trincomlaee district. Similarly, another soldier sustained injuries in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) at Kattiaratan in Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, a soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire in the Mahindapura area of Trincomlaee district. Similarly, another soldier sustained injuries in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) at Kattiaratan in Jaffna district.
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October - 31 
On October 31, LTTE cadres fired upon Special Task Force (STF) personnel who were conducting a search operation in the Mandur Kambiaru area of Ampara district, injuring three of them. One of the three wounded STF personnel, identified as S.M. Sisira, later succumbed to his injuries.
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On October 31, LTTE cadres fired upon Special Task Force (STF) personnel who were conducting a search operation in the Mandur Kambiaru area of Ampara district, injuring three of them. One of the three wounded STF personnel, identified as S.M. Sisira, later succumbed to his injuries.
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October - 31 
On the same day, LTTE sources claimed to have killed a soldier and injured two others belonging to the Mandur Kampikattu Bridge STF in Batticaloa.
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On the same day, LTTE sources claimed to have killed a soldier and injured two others belonging to the Mandur Kampikattu Bridge STF in Batticaloa.
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October - 31 
Police personnel in Kattankudy recovered the body of a youth with gunshot wounds near Puthukudiruppu Ayurveda Medical Centre in the Batticaloa district. The victim was identified as Ponnambalam Krishnanathan.
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Police personnel in Kattankudy recovered the body of a youth with gunshot wounds near Puthukudiruppu Ayurveda Medical Centre in the Batticaloa district. The victim was identified as Ponnambalam Krishnanathan.
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October - 31 
Special Task Force (STF) soldiers killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres belonging to the outfit’s political wing at Vinayagapuram in the Ampara district on October 31. They were identified as Pavakkannan and Satha. Security forces recovered one pistol and two hand grenades from t
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Special Task Force (STF) soldiers killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres belonging to the outfit’s political wing at Vinayagapuram in the Ampara district on October 31. They were identified as Pavakkannan and Satha. Security forces recovered one pistol and two hand grenades from their possession.
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October - 31 
Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a home guard check-post at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district and killed a home guard on October 31. They managed to escape even as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers retaliated.
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Suspected LTTE cadres attacked a home guard check-post at Neelapola in the Trincomalee district and killed a home guard on October 31. They managed to escape even as the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers retaliated.
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*Data till , April 23, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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