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September - 1 
Reuters has reported that Sri Lanka's Military launched an offensive to capture Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory south of the strategic northeastern harbour of Trincomalee.
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Reuters has reported that Sri Lanka's Military launched an offensive to capture Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory south of the strategic northeastern harbour of Trincomalee.
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September - 2 
On September 2, unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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On September 2, unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 3 
Elsewhere, on September 3, a suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, identified as Sellaiya Sevaraja, near the Kalaimagar School in the Trincomalee town.
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Elsewhere, on September 3, a suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, identified as Sellaiya Sevaraja, near the Kalaimagar School in the Trincomalee town.
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September - 3 
Further, on September 3, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ganeshamoorthi Thangeswari, in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Further, on September 3, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ganeshamoorthi Thangeswari, in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 3 
Further, troops fired on a group of LTTE cadres moving across Kannakudah.
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Further, troops fired on a group of LTTE cadres moving across Kannakudah.
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September - 3 
In a similar incident, troops at Vavunathivu Army detachment fired at LTTE cadres who were repairing their FDL damaged due to security force’ fire. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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In a similar incident, troops at Vavunathivu Army detachment fired at LTTE cadres who were repairing their FDL damaged due to security force’ fire. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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September - 3 
Similarly, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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Similarly, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 3 
Troops retaliated a LTTE attack on the Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district. The LTTE had attacked the same camp on September 3 also which was repulsed by troops who used small arms and heavy weapons. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Troops retaliated a LTTE attack on the Vavunathivu Army detachment in the Batticaloa district. The LTTE had attacked the same camp on September 3 also which was repulsed by troops who used small arms and heavy weapons. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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September - 4 
According to sources from Muttur in the Trincomalee district, the people displaced due to the attack by the LTTE a month ago, are returning back home. More than 10,000 are believed to have returned to date, sources said.
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According to sources from Muttur in the Trincomalee district, the people displaced due to the attack by the LTTE a month ago, are returning back home. More than 10,000 are believed to have returned to date, sources said.
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September - 4 
Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, stated that the troops re-captured Kataparichchan, Sampur and Foul Point, three critical costal towns in the Trincomalee district after a battle lasting nine days and added that the LTTE destroyed some of its artillery while removing the rest bey
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Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, stated that the troops re-captured Kataparichchan, Sampur and Foul Point, three critical costal towns in the Trincomalee district after a battle lasting nine days and added that the LTTE destroyed some of its artillery while removing the rest beyond Verugal, away from striking distance.
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September - 4 
The Sri Lanka Government expressed satisfaction over the recapture of strategic Sampur and neutralising LTTE artillery threats but stressed the victory would not lead the country to an all out war. Addressing the media on September 4, Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government's r
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The Sri Lanka Government expressed satisfaction over the recapture of strategic Sampur and neutralising LTTE artillery threats but stressed the victory would not lead the country to an all out war. Addressing the media on September 4, Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government's real victory was in the progress of the peace process, adding, "Our objective was not to capture land. What we did was in the national interest. What the government troops performed was not a war for conquer of a part of the land or eviction of the public living there. Troops launched attacks on selected LTTE targets that were posing a huge threat to security in Trincomalee in order to neutralize LTTE’s gun positions. We knew our targets and went for that and it should not be interpreted as a full-scale war or an attempt to conquer a part of the land or so. With the re-capture of the area, LTTE threat factor has been scaled down to a great extent. He also said that despite the recent military operations, both sides have pledged to uphold the truce, adding, "We are happy the LTTE has not withdrawn from the CFA as they warned before the recapture of Sampur. There is no victory there. But the Government is happy it could neutralise artillery threats to the naval port and other vital economic centres in the East." Over 200 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in the ongoing conflict in Sampur, according to him.
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September - 4 
The Sri Lankan military claimed that it had taken control of the strategically crucial town of Sampur in the Trincomalee district on September 4, reports Colombopage. The military backed by air support had launched an offensive to take control of Sampur over a week ago to halt attacks by the Liberat
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The Sri Lankan military claimed that it had taken control of the strategically crucial town of Sampur in the Trincomalee district on September 4, reports Colombopage. The military backed by air support had launched an offensive to take control of Sampur over a week ago to halt attacks by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the strategic port of Trincomalee harbour and the naval base. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said the troops met very little resistance when they moved into the town. He said the entire harbor mouth, including several sea bases of the LTTE, was now in military control. Ground troops reportedly entered Sampur on September 4-afternoon and started conducting clearing operations to neutralize land mines and explosive devices planted by the LTTE.
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September - 5 
According to reports, heavy fighting erupted between LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the jungles in the Kanchankudi area of Ampara district on September 5. Six LTTE camps, including the Kanchikudichchuaru, Pavata and 73 Camp, were overrun by hundreds of Karuna cadres in a m
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According to reports, heavy fighting erupted between LTTE and its breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the jungles in the Kanchankudi area of Ampara district on September 5. Six LTTE camps, including the Kanchikudichchuaru, Pavata and 73 Camp, were overrun by hundreds of Karuna cadres in a major strike, which was commanded by Karuna faction Military Wing leader, Pillayan. The Karuna faction cadres also detected a large number of weapons, sources added. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, T. Thuyavan, told Associated Press that they are now in total control of LTTE-held areas in eastern Amparai district. However, no casualties were reported in the ongoing battle till reports last came in. Meanwhile, the pro -LTTE website Tamil Net quoting outfit's Military spokesperson, I. Ilanthirayan, claimed that an offensive launched by the Sri Lanka Special Task Force (STF) troopers from Kanjirankudah STF camp in Amparai district towards the LTTE controlled Kanchikudicharu area, was repulsed by the outfit cadres.
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September - 5 
Further, a civilian was shot at and injured in the Seruwila area of Trincomalee district.
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Further, a civilian was shot at and injured in the Seruwila area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 5 
Further, a Tamil teacher was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres at his home in the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa town.
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Further, a Tamil teacher was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres at his home in the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa town.
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September - 5 
LTTE cadres opened fire from the Pallukudiyaruppu area towards troops on clearing operation at Sampur in the Trincomalee district on September 5, killing one soldier and injuring 31 others.
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LTTE cadres opened fire from the Pallukudiyaruppu area towards troops on clearing operation at Sampur in the Trincomalee district on September 5, killing one soldier and injuring 31 others.
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September - 5 
Meanwhile, troops in cooperation with local Police in Ampara district are conducting a search into whereabouts of two civilians who were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres for conscription from the Kambiaru Sachaladiwatte area on September 5.
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Meanwhile, troops in cooperation with local Police in Ampara district are conducting a search into whereabouts of two civilians who were reportedly abducted by LTTE cadres for conscription from the Kambiaru Sachaladiwatte area on September 5.
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September - 5 
On the same day, a soldier was killed in LTTE artillery fire towards the Selweanagar Army detachment.
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On the same day, a soldier was killed in LTTE artillery fire towards the Selweanagar Army detachment.
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September - 5 
Separately, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards the Selvanagar Army camp in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district killing one soldier and injuring four others. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said that troops successfully repulsed the attack forcing
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Separately, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire towards the Selvanagar Army camp in the Sampur area of Trincomalee district killing one soldier and injuring four others. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said that troops successfully repulsed the attack forcing the LTTE to flee, adding, "There is intermittent firing though on a small scale."
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September - 5 
Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher shells that hit an Internally Displaced People camp at Kathiraveli in the Vaharai area of Batticaloa district on September 5, killing one civilian and injuring two others. The Website further claimed that seven more mutil
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Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher shells that hit an Internally Displaced People camp at Kathiraveli in the Vaharai area of Batticaloa district on September 5, killing one civilian and injuring two others. The Website further claimed that seven more mutilated bodies of civilians killed in SLA artillery fire in Allaipiddy on August 12, were photographed and buried on September 4. Earlier, the Website had reported that 40 civilians were killed in the incident.
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September - 6 
A day earlier, one civilian and a soldier were killed and three other civilians, including a woman and a child, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres activated an explosive device using a remote control in the Chenkalady town area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, one civilian and a soldier were killed and three other civilians, including a woman and a child, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres activated an explosive device using a remote control in the Chenkalady town area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 6 
An active member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) member, Nallathambi Punarathnam, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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An active member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) member, Nallathambi Punarathnam, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 6 
At least three civilians were killed and 10 others injured in artillery fire by Sri Lankan Army troops towards the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held territories in the Kathiraveli town of Batticaloa district on September 6, according to Hindustan Times. The attack came as troops consolida
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At least three civilians were killed and 10 others injured in artillery fire by Sri Lankan Army troops towards the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held territories in the Kathiraveli town of Batticaloa district on September 6, according to Hindustan Times. The attack came as troops consolidated their gains further north at the town of Sampur in the Trincomalee district, official sources said.
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September - 6 
Elsewhere, another civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Vinayagapuram area on September 6.
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Elsewhere, another civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Vinayagapuram area on September 6.
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September - 6 
Further, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Eathawetunawewa area of Trincomalee district.
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Further, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Eathawetunawewa area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 6 
LTTE cadres, hiding in jungles of Kadiravely area in the Trincomalee district, south of Mavilaru, opened artillery fire towards troops near the Mavilaru sluice gate, killing two soldiers and injuring 16 others. A day earlier, the outfit cadres had opened fire on troops in the same area, injuring a s
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LTTE cadres, hiding in jungles of Kadiravely area in the Trincomalee district, south of Mavilaru, opened artillery fire towards troops near the Mavilaru sluice gate, killing two soldiers and injuring 16 others. A day earlier, the outfit cadres had opened fire on troops in the same area, injuring a soldier.
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September - 6 
On the same day, a civilian, identified as Vishwalingam, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee district as he refused to pay extortion money to the outfit cadres.
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On the same day, a civilian, identified as Vishwalingam, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee district as he refused to pay extortion money to the outfit cadres.
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September - 6 
Police recovered two bullet-riddled dead bodies of civilians, identified as Karadeepan Anandan and Karadeepan Mawanseelan, from the Savukkadi area.
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Police recovered two bullet-riddled dead bodies of civilians, identified as Karadeepan Anandan and Karadeepan Mawanseelan, from the Savukkadi area.
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September - 8 
Another hand grenade was found by troops on duty at Morawewa.
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Another hand grenade was found by troops on duty at Morawewa.
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September - 8 
On the same day, troops recovered one hand grenade from the Kivulekade area.
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On the same day, troops recovered one hand grenade from the Kivulekade area.
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September - 8 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warned the Government on September 8 to immediately withdraw from Sampur or face war. The head of the outfit’s peace secretariat, S. Puleedevan, told Reuters, "We perceive the Sri Lankan armed forces occupying our territory as tantamount to a declaration o
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warned the Government on September 8 to immediately withdraw from Sampur or face war. The head of the outfit’s peace secretariat, S. Puleedevan, told Reuters, "We perceive the Sri Lankan armed forces occupying our territory as tantamount to a declaration of war,” adding, that the outfit would launch a counter-attack and evict the army from Sampur if it did not withdraw immediately. He also said that the cease-fire agreement was in tatters, adding further, "The conflict is already widening all over the northeast, the Tamil homeland. So far, we have tried very hard to maintain restraint, not to launch offensive attacks, but there are limits."
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September - 8 
Troops recovered 50 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE from the Mawilaru area in Trincomlaee district on September 8.
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Troops recovered 50 anti-personnel mines laid by LTTE from the Mawilaru area in Trincomlaee district on September 8.
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September - 9 
Separately, on September 9, two LTTE cadres, Sutha and Viji. P. Thayamohan, were killed by SFs in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Two pistols, 2 hand grenades and two cyanide capsules were recovered from the slain cadres.
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Separately, on September 9, two LTTE cadres, Sutha and Viji. P. Thayamohan, were killed by SFs in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Two pistols, 2 hand grenades and two cyanide capsules were recovered from the slain cadres.
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September - 9 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian in the Potankadu area of Trincomalee district on September 9.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured a civilian in the Potankadu area of Trincomalee district on September 9.
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September - 10 
Elsewhere, the LTTE launched long-range mortar bomb attacks on an army camp in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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Elsewhere, the LTTE launched long-range mortar bomb attacks on an army camp in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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September - 10 
LTTE is reported to have said that they were in a dialogue with peace broker Norway to withdraw from Sampur last week when the military mounted an offensive. "The LTTE was ready to move weapons from Sampur if the government ceased all shelling and aerial bombardments,” the outfit said, adding, “Whil
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LTTE is reported to have said that they were in a dialogue with peace broker Norway to withdraw from Sampur last week when the military mounted an offensive. "The LTTE was ready to move weapons from Sampur if the government ceased all shelling and aerial bombardments,” the outfit said, adding, “While the negotiations were in progress (through Norway), the government of Sri Lanka launched its onslaught for occupation."
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September - 10 
One claymore mine, 102 rounds of ammunition, two smoke bombs and one tool kit were recovered by the Police from the general area of Muttur district on September 10.
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One claymore mine, 102 rounds of ammunition, two smoke bombs and one tool kit were recovered by the Police from the general area of Muttur district on September 10.
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September - 11 
A civilian, identified as Nahaman Shanmugan, who reportedly refused to plant an LTTE bomb targeting troops was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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A civilian, identified as Nahaman Shanmugan, who reportedly refused to plant an LTTE bomb targeting troops was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 11 
A day earlier, troops retaliated LTTE fire towards a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) in the Punani area of the same district and destroyed a covering screen that had been erected, ahead of the outfit’s roadblock in order to launch attacks on the SFs.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated LTTE fire towards a sentry point of the security forces (SFs) in the Punani area of the same district and destroyed a covering screen that had been erected, ahead of the outfit’s roadblock in order to launch attacks on the SFs.
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September - 11 
Earlier, on the same day, LTTE cadres directed heavy fire on the SFs at the same place which was successfully repulsed by troops.
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Earlier, on the same day, LTTE cadres directed heavy fire on the SFs at the same place which was successfully repulsed by troops.
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September - 11 
Elsewhere, naval troops retaliated LTTE fire towards a naval craft that was on duty in the Palayadithoni area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Elsewhere, naval troops retaliated LTTE fire towards a naval craft that was on duty in the Palayadithoni area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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September - 11 
Further, on September 11, two more T-56 weapons were recovered by SFs from the Sampur area of Trincomalee district.
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Further, on September 11, two more T-56 weapons were recovered by SFs from the Sampur area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 11 
Further, three home guards out of a group of four on duty in the Kuriniyankulam, area of Trincomalee were missing since September 11-afternoon after LTTE terrorists opened fire at them while they were on duty in the area.
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Further, three home guards out of a group of four on duty in the Kuriniyankulam, area of Trincomalee were missing since September 11-afternoon after LTTE terrorists opened fire at them while they were on duty in the area.
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September - 11 
LTTE cadres reportedly abducted a 15-year-old boy, A. Subhaschandra, from the Karuwankerny area of Batticaloa district.
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LTTE cadres reportedly abducted a 15-year-old boy, A. Subhaschandra, from the Karuwankerny area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 11 
Separately, on September 11, unidentified assailants in the Trincomalee district killed an aid worker, identified as Ragunathan Ramalingam, for the Seattle-based non-profit group, World Concern, according to Tamil Net.
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Separately, on September 11, unidentified assailants in the Trincomalee district killed an aid worker, identified as Ragunathan Ramalingam, for the Seattle-based non-profit group, World Concern, according to Tamil Net.
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September - 12 
Elsewhere, LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades and simultaneously fired towards troops at Cobra junction. Similarly they opened fire towards troops in the Wadumunai area.
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Elsewhere, LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades and simultaneously fired towards troops at Cobra junction. Similarly they opened fire towards troops in the Wadumunai area.
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September - 12 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the political office of Thamil Makkal Vedigal Puligal (TMVP), a breakaway faction of the outfit led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the political office of Thamil Makkal Vedigal Puligal (TMVP), a breakaway faction of the outfit led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 12 
On the same day, two police personnel were shot at and wounded by two LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres who boarded a bus on its way from Kalawanchikudy in the Batticaloa district, disguised as passengers.
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On the same day, two police personnel were shot at and wounded by two LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres who boarded a bus on its way from Kalawanchikudy in the Batticaloa district, disguised as passengers.
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September - 12 
One T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and 412 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by troops from the general area (area under Government control)) of Muttur district on September 12.
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One T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and 412 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by troops from the general area (area under Government control)) of Muttur district on September 12.
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September - 12 
Three civilians and an equal number of police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police vehicle, close to a school that has housed displaced people in the Trincomalee town on September 12.
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Three civilians and an equal number of police personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting a police vehicle, close to a school that has housed displaced people in the Trincomalee town on September 12.
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September - 12 
Troops also recovered two T-56 rifles from the Pallikudayerippu area.
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Troops also recovered two T-56 rifles from the Pallikudayerippu area.
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September - 13 
Elsewhere, SFs detected a claymore mine fixed onto a foot bicycle in the Trincomalee district.
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Elsewhere, SFs detected a claymore mine fixed onto a foot bicycle in the Trincomalee district.
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September - 13 
On September 13, one LTTE cadre swallowed cyanide capsule and committed suicide when troops tried to overpower him as he attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. The hand grenade, the partly eaten cyanide capsule and fifteen rounds of 7.62 ammunit
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On September 13, one LTTE cadre swallowed cyanide capsule and committed suicide when troops tried to overpower him as he attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. The hand grenade, the partly eaten cyanide capsule and fifteen rounds of 7.62 ammunition were recovered from the dead cadre.
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September - 13 
One more soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar bomb attack in Trincomalee district.
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One more soldier was killed in a LTTE mortar bomb attack in Trincomalee district.
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September - 13 
The dead bodies of two of the three home guards, who went missing since September 11-afternoon after LTTE terrorists opened fire at them while they were on duty in the Kuriniyankulam area of Trincomalee district, were recovered on September 13. Another missing Home Guard was found lying injured besi
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The dead bodies of two of the three home guards, who went missing since September 11-afternoon after LTTE terrorists opened fire at them while they were on duty in the Kuriniyankulam area of Trincomalee district, were recovered on September 13. Another missing Home Guard was found lying injured beside the two dead bodies.
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September - 13 
Two police personnel who were shot at and wounded by two LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres who boarded a bus on its way from Kalawanchikudy in the Batticaloa district, disguised as passengers, on September 12, succumbed to their injuries on September 13.
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Two police personnel who were shot at and wounded by two LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres who boarded a bus on its way from Kalawanchikudy in the Batticaloa district, disguised as passengers, on September 12, succumbed to their injuries on September 13.
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September - 14 
Another civilian, identified as Arunasalam Satkunarajah, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee town.
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Another civilian, identified as Arunasalam Satkunarajah, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee town.
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September - 14 
Four LTTE cadres, including two minors, surrendered to the Mankerni Army detachment in the Punani area of Batticaloa district.
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Four LTTE cadres, including two minors, surrendered to the Mankerni Army detachment in the Punani area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 14 
On September 14, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops posted at the Vavunathivu Army Detachment in Batticaloa. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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On September 14, LTTE cadres opened mortar fire towards troops posted at the Vavunathivu Army Detachment in Batticaloa. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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September - 14 
Separately, a civilian, identified as Niranjan Vasantharajah, was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna group cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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Separately, a civilian, identified as Niranjan Vasantharajah, was shot dead by ‘Colonel’ Karuna group cadres in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 15 
According to reports, troops attacked LTTE targets on September 15 in the Trincomalee district. "There were some Tiger movements noticed and we brought down long-range weapons on them," said a Military official, adding, the guerrillas were possibly poised for an attack on Government troops who recen
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According to reports, troops attacked LTTE targets on September 15 in the Trincomalee district. "There were some Tiger movements noticed and we brought down long-range weapons on them," said a Military official, adding, the guerrillas were possibly poised for an attack on Government troops who recently wrested control over an irrigation canal in the district after intense fighting.
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September - 15 
In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a member of ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, identified as Samithambi Thirumal, in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a member of ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction, identified as Samithambi Thirumal, in the Chenkalady area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 15 
On September 15, a Naval personnel was killed by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee town.
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On September 15, a Naval personnel was killed by LTTE cadres in the Trincomalee town.
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September - 16 
Further, suspected LTTE cadres detonated a roadside bomb targetting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Trincomalee district, wounding four persons. The injured included three civilians and a soldier.
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Further, suspected LTTE cadres detonated a roadside bomb targetting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Trincomalee district, wounding four persons. The injured included three civilians and a soldier.
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September - 16 
On September 16, one LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pouch, one hand grenade, four magazines and 115 T-56 ammunition from the incident site.
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On September 16, one LTTE cadre was killed by troops in a retaliatory fire in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pouch, one hand grenade, four magazines and 115 T-56 ammunition from the incident site.
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September - 17 
Meanwhile, two civilians, including a child, were killed and three others, including a woman, were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at them in a house located along Ambal Road in the Anpuvallipuram area of Trincomalee district on September 17, according to Tamil Net.
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Meanwhile, two civilians, including a child, were killed and three others, including a woman, were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at them in a house located along Ambal Road in the Anpuvallipuram area of Trincomalee district on September 17, according to Tamil Net.
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September - 17 
The Island reports that the security forces intend to declare Sampur as a High Security Zone (HSZ) for the safety of the Trincomalee Harbour. They have already consulted the Defence Ministry and requested that a gazette notification be issued to that effect. "Sampur was not included in the Ceasefire
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The Island reports that the security forces intend to declare Sampur as a High Security Zone (HSZ) for the safety of the Trincomalee Harbour. They have already consulted the Defence Ministry and requested that a gazette notification be issued to that effect. "Sampur was not included in the Ceasefire Agreement as an LTTE controlled area. The LTTE forcibly held the area, which is over 140 square kilometers. Now, there is a need to declare the area as an HSZ for the safety of the Trincomalee harbour, oil tanks, Navy base and other factories such as PRIMA flour factory," a Government official said.
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September - 17 
The Sri Lankan Navy and Air Force in a coordinated attack on September 17 sank a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ship carrying weapons off the island's northeastern waters. Officials said the Navy spotted the unnamed vessel about 125-kilometres off Kalmunai in the Batticaloa distri
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The Sri Lankan Navy and Air Force in a coordinated attack on September 17 sank a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ship carrying weapons off the island's northeastern waters. Officials said the Navy spotted the unnamed vessel about 125-kilometres off Kalmunai in the Batticaloa district and ordered it to proceed to Trincomalee port for a search. An air force patrol craft was called in to bomb the ship when it ignored orders and opened fire on the navy. The Defence Ministry said in a statement, "When ordered by navy patrol craft to sail towards Trincomalee for checking, the suspected vessel opened fire. Tigers during the recent past were desperately trying to acquire weapons and ammunition from foreign countries, yet those moves were countered by law enforcing authorities in those countries and many Tiger inmates were arrested." Unconfirmed reports suggest that 12 to 15 LTTE cadres were on board the ship, when it sank.
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September - 18 
At least 11 civilians, belonging to the Muslim community, were killed at Pottuvil town in the Amparai district on September 18. Both the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan Army accused each other of being involved in the killing. Inspector-General of Police, Chandra Fernando, whi
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At least 11 civilians, belonging to the Muslim community, were killed at Pottuvil town in the Amparai district on September 18. Both the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Sri Lankan Army accused each other of being involved in the killing. Inspector-General of Police, Chandra Fernando, while speaking about a full investigation of the incident, said "It is too early to point a finger."
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September - 19 
14 Muslim civilians were injured in a gunfire incident in the Pottuvil town of Ampara district when a group of Muslim civilians had been protesting near the anicut (irrigational channel) where a massacre of 11 Muslim youths occurred on September 17. Subsequently, Police curfew was imposed in the are
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14 Muslim civilians were injured in a gunfire incident in the Pottuvil town of Ampara district when a group of Muslim civilians had been protesting near the anicut (irrigational channel) where a massacre of 11 Muslim youths occurred on September 17. Subsequently, Police curfew was imposed in the area. Meanwhile, the only survivor of the Pottuvil massacre, who is now at the Ampara hospital, has reportedly claimed that the LTTE killed his colleagues at the anicut. Giving a statement to the police, the victim, Kareem Meera Mohideen, said, "On Sunday evening suddenly a group of Tigers stormed the place where we were. They were armed with guns, sickles, knives and axes. They abducted us, took us to the forest, and blindfolded us. After it became dark, they attacked us with sickles, axes and knives… I too was hit by an axe and a sickle. I escaped as I pretended to be dead. ”
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September - 19 
Earlier, the Sri Lankan Air Force attacked LTTE positions in the Batticaloa district, where soldiers escaped injury from a roadside bomb explosion. One LTTE cadre involved in the blast was later arrested. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said, "We have taken identified LTTE targets in Batti
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Earlier, the Sri Lankan Air Force attacked LTTE positions in the Batticaloa district, where soldiers escaped injury from a roadside bomb explosion. One LTTE cadre involved in the blast was later arrested. Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella said, "We have taken identified LTTE targets in Batticaloa today," without giving information on any casualties.
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September - 19 
Elsewhere, another civilian, Sathityaseelan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Ganesh Lane, a suburb in Trincomalee town.
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Elsewhere, another civilian, Sathityaseelan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Ganesh Lane, a suburb in Trincomalee town.
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September - 19 
Four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, V. Mathiaparanam and M. Sanoon, in the Kantalai area of Trincomalee district on September 19.
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Four civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, V. Mathiaparanam and M. Sanoon, in the Kantalai area of Trincomalee district on September 19.
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September - 19 
Government opened a new Police station in Sampoor, a town which was captured recently by the security forces. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North), Ananda Lewangama, told Daily News that the opening of the Sampoor Police station was a prerequisite for the resettlement of civilian population in
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Government opened a new Police station in Sampoor, a town which was captured recently by the security forces. Deputy Inspector General of Police (North), Ananda Lewangama, told Daily News that the opening of the Sampoor Police station was a prerequisite for the resettlement of civilian population in the Sampoor area after it was liberated from the LTTE as the Government was keen on resettling people there very soon, adding, "Apart from the main Police station in Sampoor we expect to open a Police post in Kattaparichchan area very soon."
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September - 19 
Meanwhile, tension prevailed in the Pottuvil town and surrounding Muslim-inhabited areas in the Ampara district on September 19 with the Muslim civilian population demanding security guarantees and the removal of a high ranking Special Task Force (STF) officer in the area, 24 hours after the murder
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Meanwhile, tension prevailed in the Pottuvil town and surrounding Muslim-inhabited areas in the Ampara district on September 19 with the Muslim civilian population demanding security guarantees and the removal of a high ranking Special Task Force (STF) officer in the area, 24 hours after the murder of 11 Muslims. Defence spokesperson Rambukwella said it was too premature to come to a conclusion on the assassins. He said, "We believe it is unfair to point fingers before a scientific analysis and investigations are complete. But with our previous experience we can say there is an LTTE involvement. We want to get to the bottom of this."
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September - 19 
Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Government stated that the LTTE ship that was destroyed by the Navy on September 17 in the sea off Kalmunai in the Batticaloa district originated in Indonesia. Spokesperson Rambukwella told the media, “We know that the ship originated from a port in Indonesia and there coul
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Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Government stated that the LTTE ship that was destroyed by the Navy on September 17 in the sea off Kalmunai in the Batticaloa district originated in Indonesia. Spokesperson Rambukwella told the media, “We know that the ship originated from a port in Indonesia and there could be at least two other similar ships,” adding, there is information that more vessels are on their way to Sri Lanka with weapons. He further said, “We are on the lookout and obviously we had good information from a friendly country,” adding, the arms vessel was detected following a tip-off from a neighbouring country.
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September - 20 
Elsewhere, on September 20, another civilian, Mailvanam Kohulan, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area.
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Elsewhere, on September 20, another civilian, Mailvanam Kohulan, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Valaichchenai area.
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September - 20 
Troops recovered two caches of ammunition, three hundred and fifty 82-mm bombs, seventy five 82-mm chargers, six hundred 82-mm fuses, three hundred and fifteen 60-mm bombs, eleven anti tank mines, fifty anti personnel mines from the Sampoor area of Trincomalee district on September 20.
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Troops recovered two caches of ammunition, three hundred and fifty 82-mm bombs, seventy five 82-mm chargers, six hundred 82-mm fuses, three hundred and fifteen 60-mm bombs, eleven anti tank mines, fifty anti personnel mines from the Sampoor area of Trincomalee district on September 20.
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September - 21 
A woman, identified as Rajendran Yaso, was shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres while she was in the general area (area under Government control) of Petale-Valaichchenai in the Batticaloa district on September 21.
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A woman, identified as Rajendran Yaso, was shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres while she was in the general area (area under Government control) of Petale-Valaichchenai in the Batticaloa district on September 21.
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September - 21 
Separately, a woman, identified as Ilayathambi Appuda Malar, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on September 21.
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Separately, a woman, identified as Ilayathambi Appuda Malar, was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on September 21.
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September - 21 
Separately, three Sinhala civilians, employed as labourers for a Tsunami reconstruction site in the Komari area of Ampara district, sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack.
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Separately, three Sinhala civilians, employed as labourers for a Tsunami reconstruction site in the Komari area of Ampara district, sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack.
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September - 23 
According to reports, thousands of Muslims are fleeing their homes in Muttur after a previously unknown suspected rebel front, Tamileela Thayaga Meedpu Padai, distributed leaflets in the town warning residents to leave immediately. "The final preparations have begun to recapture Mutur," the leaflet
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According to reports, thousands of Muslims are fleeing their homes in Muttur after a previously unknown suspected rebel front, Tamileela Thayaga Meedpu Padai, distributed leaflets in the town warning residents to leave immediately. "The final preparations have begun to recapture Mutur," the leaflet said, adding, "Do not remain in Mutur. You will only face destruction." Meanwhile, a military spokesperson said, "The security forces are giving protection to the civilians in Mutur," adding, that officials were telling people not to leave, because security is provided by the security forces." Meanwhile, the LTTE denied any involvement in the distribution of leaflets warning residents to leave immediately. "The haste in resettlement was obviously to show the world that the Sri Lankan government is in control of Mutur," the outfit said on their official website accusing the Military of printing the warning leaflets as a ruse.
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September - 23 
Three home guards sustained injuries in a LTTE fire on the Police post at Bakmitiyawa Kovil junction in the Damana area of Ampara district on September 23. Elsewhere, another home guard was injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Pillumalai Special Task Force camp.
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Three home guards sustained injuries in a LTTE fire on the Police post at Bakmitiyawa Kovil junction in the Damana area of Ampara district on September 23. Elsewhere, another home guard was injured when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Pillumalai Special Task Force camp.
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September - 24 
According to a delayed report, at least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as security forces (SFs) launched artillery fire on a group of LTTE cadres who had opened fire towards troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district on September 24.
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According to a delayed report, at least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as security forces (SFs) launched artillery fire on a group of LTTE cadres who had opened fire towards troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district on September 24.
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September - 24 
At least 70 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) as they attacked a flotilla of 24 boats of the LTTE and sunk eight of them loaded with outfit’s cadres and weapons in a fierce sea- battle that started on late September 24-night and lasted for five h
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At least 70 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) as they attacked a flotilla of 24 boats of the LTTE and sunk eight of them loaded with outfit’s cadres and weapons in a fierce sea- battle that started on late September 24-night and lasted for five hours. The battle occurred off the coast of the eastern town of Pulmoddai in the sea 50-miles north of the Trincomalee harbour. Cmdr. D. K. P. Dassanayake of the SLN told Associated Press, “More than 70 cadres are dead and two other ships, believed to have been transporting arms and ammunition, were burning at sea,” adding, the remaining 14 boats retreated after the hostilities. One navy vessel was damaged, injuring five sailors, he added further. Meanwhile, Police chief Percy Perera said that a top LTTE commander was believed to be killed or injured during the clash, adding, the boats were bringing in reinforcements.
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September - 24 
Elsewhere, the Vavunitivu Army detachment was fired upon by LTTE using artillery and mortars. The same detachment came under LTTE fire a day earlier. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Elsewhere, the Vavunitivu Army detachment was fired upon by LTTE using artillery and mortars. The same detachment came under LTTE fire a day earlier. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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September - 24 
On September 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Iluppkulam area of Trincomalee district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered the dead bodies of two outfit cadres, one 9-mm pistol and two cyanide capsules from the incident site.
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On September 24, troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Iluppkulam area of Trincomalee district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered the dead bodies of two outfit cadres, one 9-mm pistol and two cyanide capsules from the incident site.
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September - 24 
Troops at the Kiran Army detachment in Batticaloa district successfully repulsed a LTTE mortar attack on September 24. Exchange of fire that lasted for one and half hours caused heavy damages to outfit bases at Pulipanchikal and Tharavikulam. A Defence ministry statement said, “There were no casualt
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Troops at the Kiran Army detachment in Batticaloa district successfully repulsed a LTTE mortar attack on September 24. Exchange of fire that lasted for one and half hours caused heavy damages to outfit bases at Pulipanchikal and Tharavikulam. A Defence ministry statement said, “There were no casualties among security forces, but the guerrillas suffered unspecified damages.”
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September - 25 
A day earlier, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Kalladichchenai area of the same district.
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A day earlier, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Kalladichchenai area of the same district.
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September - 25 
Daily News reports that a civilian, identified as Mohammed Musur, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on September 25-evening in Trincomalee. The Media Centre for National Security said they suspected a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was the assailant.
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Daily News reports that a civilian, identified as Mohammed Musur, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on September 25-evening in Trincomalee. The Media Centre for National Security said they suspected a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre was the assailant.
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September - 25 
Meanwhile, Daily News reports that six LTTE cadres surrendered at the Home Guards point at Rideetenna, Welikanda, after escaping from the LTTE’s military stations in Vakarai.
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Meanwhile, Daily News reports that six LTTE cadres surrendered at the Home Guards point at Rideetenna, Welikanda, after escaping from the LTTE’s military stations in Vakarai.
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September - 25 
On the same day, LTTE cadres fired upon a group of fishermen who were fishing in waters off Gangei in the Trincomalee district. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres fired upon a group of fishermen who were fishing in waters off Gangei in the Trincomalee district. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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September - 26 
A day earlier, another LTTE cadre surrendered before the troops at the Kallar Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, another LTTE cadre surrendered before the troops at the Kallar Army detachment in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 26 
Similarly, one Army officer was injured in an APM explosion carried out by LTTE cadres in the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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Similarly, one Army officer was injured in an APM explosion carried out by LTTE cadres in the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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September - 26 
Two children were injured when suspected LTTE cadres shot at them in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district.
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Two children were injured when suspected LTTE cadres shot at them in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 27 
One LTTE cadre surrendered before the troops at the Kadjuwatta Army camp in the Trincomalee district on September 27.
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One LTTE cadre surrendered before the troops at the Kadjuwatta Army camp in the Trincomalee district on September 27.
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September - 27 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one T-81 magazine with ammunition, one hand grenade, one 40-mm grenade, ninety rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun and one LTTE flag from the Muttur area in Trincomalee district.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, one T-81 magazine with ammunition, one hand grenade, one 40-mm grenade, ninety rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun and one LTTE flag from the Muttur area in Trincomalee district.
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September - 28 
Further, one civilian was injured in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards the Sangamankanda Special Task Force camp in the Ampara district.
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Further, one civilian was injured in a LTTE mortar fire directed towards the Sangamankanda Special Task Force camp in the Ampara district.
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September - 30 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a senior cadre identified as Malarvan who led the attack, were killed and 15 others wounded by security forces (SFs) in a retaliatory fire at the Thamparaveli outfit base following a LTTE attack on the Chenkaladi Army camp in the Battic
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a senior cadre identified as Malarvan who led the attack, were killed and 15 others wounded by security forces (SFs) in a retaliatory fire at the Thamparaveli outfit base following a LTTE attack on the Chenkaladi Army camp in the Batticaloa district on September 30.
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September - 30 
Elsewhere, the dead body of another civilian, identified as Thagarasa Manoharan was recovered from the Muttur area.
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Elsewhere, the dead body of another civilian, identified as Thagarasa Manoharan was recovered from the Muttur area.
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September - 30 
Government officials claimed that 16 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) at the Pillumale Police post in the Amparai district on September 30. It also claimed that the outfit’s Koaveli leader, Kannan, was killed in the c
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Government officials claimed that 16 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) at the Pillumale Police post in the Amparai district on September 30. It also claimed that the outfit’s Koaveli leader, Kannan, was killed in the counter-attack on LTTE cadres who attempted to attack the Police post in the early hours. "Following a civilian tip-off on a possible Tiger attack on the Pillumale police post on Friday the STF took over the police post and ambushed the area to trap the Tigers," the statement added. The Government reiterated that the attack on the Police post is a clear indication of the presence of the LTTE in the area, which witnessed the murder of 11 Muslims on September 18. The STF also recovered 11 T-56 weapons, 19 pressure mines, 32 magazines and 3 handsets from the incident site.
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September - 30 
Meanwhile, the LTTE military spokesperson, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, stated that 11 outfit cadres were killed in an ambush carried out by the STF inside outfit-held territory in the Batticaloa district and that the bodies of the dead cadres were transferred in Military vehicles into the STF-controlled a
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Meanwhile, the LTTE military spokesperson, Irasiah Ilanthirayan, stated that 11 outfit cadres were killed in an ambush carried out by the STF inside outfit-held territory in the Batticaloa district and that the bodies of the dead cadres were transferred in Military vehicles into the STF-controlled area.
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September - 30 
On September 30, troops between 58th and 59th mile-posts in the Trincomalee town recovered the dead body of a civilian with gunshot injuries.
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On September 30, troops between 58th and 59th mile-posts in the Trincomalee town recovered the dead body of a civilian with gunshot injuries.
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*Data till , April 30, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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