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Batticaloa (Eastern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2007
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July - 1 
In a separate incident, Civil Defence Force personnel on duty at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district fired at a group of LTTE cadres who were fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district. They also recovered one T-56 weapon, a micro pistol, one laptop computer, four stretchers and
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In a separate incident, Civil Defence Force personnel on duty at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district fired at a group of LTTE cadres who were fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district. They also recovered one T-56 weapon, a micro pistol, one laptop computer, four stretchers and a stock of dry ration left behind by the fleeing LTTE cadres.
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July - 2 
Two young LTTE cadres surrendered to the troops at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Two young LTTE cadres surrendered to the troops at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 3 
SFs captured two more LTTE camps in the areas around Thoppigala in Batticaloa district during last three days and also recovered 300 anti-personnel mines from the area.
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SFs captured two more LTTE camps in the areas around Thoppigala in Batticaloa district during last three days and also recovered 300 anti-personnel mines from the area.
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July - 4 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets conducted an air raid on four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 4, the military said, according o Colombo Page. An unnamed military spokesperson said, "Jets pounded four clearly identified LTTE t
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets conducted an air raid on four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targets in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 4, the military said, according o Colombo Page. An unnamed military spokesperson said, "Jets pounded four clearly identified LTTE targets in west of Thoppigala and the pilots reported that the targets were hit successfully," adding, the air raids were carried out to support the advancing ground troops in the area.
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July - 4 
Tamil Net claimed that a cadre of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna was killed and two Eelam People’s Democratic Party members were wounded when the two groups, attached to the Kommaathurai army base at Chengkaladi in the Batticaloa district, clashed on July 4-evening.
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Tamil Net claimed that a cadre of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna was killed and two Eelam People’s Democratic Party members were wounded when the two groups, attached to the Kommaathurai army base at Chengkaladi in the Batticaloa district, clashed on July 4-evening.
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July - 4 
Troops conducting clearing operations in the areas southeast of Thopppigala recovered 39 anti-personnel mines (APM), three claymore mines, 20-ft of wire, three 120- mm bombs, ninety 60-mm mortar bombs, three RPG bombs, two T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar, four explosive devices, four belt order, one
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Troops conducting clearing operations in the areas southeast of Thopppigala recovered 39 anti-personnel mines (APM), three claymore mines, 20-ft of wire, three 120- mm bombs, ninety 60-mm mortar bombs, three RPG bombs, two T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar, four explosive devices, four belt order, one pouch, one hundred and twenty 60-mm mortar cartridges, ninety 60-mm mortar fuses and one generator on July 4.
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July - 5 
Sri Lanka Air Force jets reportedly shelled three more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala on July 5 and caused extensive damages to the outfit’s bases in the dense jungles of Thoppigala.
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Sri Lanka Air Force jets reportedly shelled three more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala on July 5 and caused extensive damages to the outfit’s bases in the dense jungles of Thoppigala.
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July - 6 
In July 6, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets shelled three more LTTE targets in the Mannar and Batticaloa districts. In the first incident, SLAF jets targeted the outfit’s base in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. The SLAF jets attacked two more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala in sup
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In July 6, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets shelled three more LTTE targets in the Mannar and Batticaloa districts. In the first incident, SLAF jets targeted the outfit’s base in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. The SLAF jets attacked two more LTTE targets west of Thoppigala in support of advancing infantry troops.
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July - 6 
Security forces fired at two tractors carrying LTTE cadres in the Thoppigala West area. Details are awaited.
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Security forces fired at two tractors carrying LTTE cadres in the Thoppigala West area. Details are awaited.
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July - 6 
Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Six soldiers were killed when cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened mortar fire towards troops at Narakamulla north in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 7 
Fifteen dead bodies of cadres of the Liberation Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were recovered from the Thoppigala West area of Batticaloa district on July 7, reports Sri Lanka Army. As reported earlier, security forces (SFs) had open fire at two tractors carrying outfit’s cadres in the Thoppigala West ar
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Fifteen dead bodies of cadres of the Liberation Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were recovered from the Thoppigala West area of Batticaloa district on July 7, reports Sri Lanka Army. As reported earlier, security forces (SFs) had open fire at two tractors carrying outfit’s cadres in the Thoppigala West area on July 6.
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July - 8 
11 Sea-Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a top Sea-Tiger intelligence leader, Neelan - bearing LTTE ID card no: 0018, were killed in a clash which erupted between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel and Sea-Tigers in the seas off Pulmodai in the
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11 Sea-Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including a top Sea-Tiger intelligence leader, Neelan - bearing LTTE ID card no: 0018, were killed in a clash which erupted between the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel and Sea-Tigers in the seas off Pulmodai in the Trincomalee district on July 8, according to Daily News. SLN personnel operating north of Trincomalee confronted a group of LTTE cadres fleeing the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, sources added.
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July - 8 
On July 8, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets launched four air strikes on the LTTE mortar positions in the Thoppigala West area. However, no casualties were reported.
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On July 8, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets launched four air strikes on the LTTE mortar positions in the Thoppigala West area. However, no casualties were reported.
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July - 8 
Troops have reportedly cleared a total of nearly 800 square kilometers in an area of nearly 860 square kilometers, including vacated positions, in the Thoppigala region. Troops cleared areas North of Narakamulla and South of Thoppigala during the last 48 hours flushing out the LTTE cadres, according
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Troops have reportedly cleared a total of nearly 800 square kilometers in an area of nearly 860 square kilometers, including vacated positions, in the Thoppigala region. Troops cleared areas North of Narakamulla and South of Thoppigala during the last 48 hours flushing out the LTTE cadres, according to Daily News. About 87 LTTE cadres have surrendered to the troops in Thoppigala, sources informed, adding, “We expect that number of surrendering cadres to increase in due course as we get close to the completion of our operations in Thoppigala. Their numbers are small and they are scattered all over the place without posing any threat.”
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July - 8 
Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incide
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Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incident site.
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July - 9 
A day earlier, 16 anti-personnel mines were recovered from the Periyawaddavan area of Batticaloa district and Kambiliweva in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, 16 anti-personnel mines were recovered from the Periyawaddavan area of Batticaloa district and Kambiliweva in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district.
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July - 9 
Colombo Page reports that the government is now establishing Police stations in the areas recently captured from the LTTE in the Eastern Province. Five police stations were set up in recently liberated Vakarai, Kokadicholai, Vavunathivu, Karadiyanaru and Athimalai in the Batticaloa district and 25 p
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Colombo Page reports that the government is now establishing Police stations in the areas recently captured from the LTTE in the Eastern Province. Five police stations were set up in recently liberated Vakarai, Kokadicholai, Vavunathivu, Karadiyanaru and Athimalai in the Batticaloa district and 25 police posts are also being set up, the President’s office announced. Seven police stations and six police posts will be established in the Trincomalee district. Two more police stations and eight police posts will reportedly be set up in the Ampara district.
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July - 9 
On July 9, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets reportedly shelled and destroyed an LTTE base in the area west of Thoppigala.
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On July 9, Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets reportedly shelled and destroyed an LTTE base in the area west of Thoppigala.
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July - 11 
On July 11, four T-56 weapons, one RPG, one RPG bomb, two claymore mines, six electric detonators, six T-56 magazines and one claymore mine stand was recovered by troops from the Kristokulam area of Batticaloa district.
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On July 11, four T-56 weapons, one RPG, one RPG bomb, two claymore mines, six electric detonators, six T-56 magazines and one claymore mine stand was recovered by troops from the Kristokulam area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 13 
A civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants near the Palameenmadhu cemetery. Further, an encounter between troops and LTTE cadres was reported from the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district on July 13. Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon troops in the Eravur area of Batticaloa distric
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A civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified assailants near the Palameenmadhu cemetery. Further, an encounter between troops and LTTE cadres was reported from the Uyilankulam area of Mannar district on July 13. Separately, LTTE cadres fired upon troops in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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July - 14 
At least twelve soldiers and four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in Batticaloa district on July 14. According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) officials, the LTTE cadres attacked troops when they were conducting a search and clear operation in the Vakaneri area, killing twelve so
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At least twelve soldiers and four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in Batticaloa district on July 14. According to Sri Lankan Army (SLA) officials, the LTTE cadres attacked troops when they were conducting a search and clear operation in the Vakaneri area, killing twelve soldiers. In the retaliatory fire troops killed four cadres of the outfit.
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July - 14 
One LTTE cadre was killed and five civilians were allegedly injured by SLA personnel in the same area, according to Tamil Net. Another LTTE cadre was shot dead and a civilian was injured by unidentified assailants in the Sinna Urnai Gandhi Village area of Batticaloa district, added the website.
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One LTTE cadre was killed and five civilians were allegedly injured by SLA personnel in the same area, according to Tamil Net. Another LTTE cadre was shot dead and a civilian was injured by unidentified assailants in the Sinna Urnai Gandhi Village area of Batticaloa district, added the website.
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July - 14 
Troops recovered a hand grenade from Abeypura temple in the Trincomalee district. Similarly troops recovered one hand grenade from Miravadi in Batticaloa district. Further, Vavuniya Police recovered one hand grenade from the Nelumkulam area.
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Troops recovered a hand grenade from Abeypura temple in the Trincomalee district. Similarly troops recovered one hand grenade from Miravadi in Batticaloa district. Further, Vavuniya Police recovered one hand grenade from the Nelumkulam area.
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July - 15 
Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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July - 15 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Sittandi in the Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and two T-56 weapons from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Sittandi in the Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and two T-56 weapons from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 15 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres at Ransarathenna and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with three T-56 assault rifles, one sniper rifle, one detonator, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three meter long detonator cord, three hand grenades, four LTTE caps and one water bot
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres at Ransarathenna and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with three T-56 assault rifles, one sniper rifle, one detonator, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three meter long detonator cord, three hand grenades, four LTTE caps and one water bottle.
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July - 15 
Troops have found a major Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) burial ground in Thoppigala, according to Colombo Page. “In the burial ground, which covered a vast area, tombs of hundreds of dead LTTE cadres can be seen. On the tombs were written the names of terrorists and the year in which they
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Troops have found a major Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) burial ground in Thoppigala, according to Colombo Page. “In the burial ground, which covered a vast area, tombs of hundreds of dead LTTE cadres can be seen. On the tombs were written the names of terrorists and the year in which they died in Tamil language. Also a monument in memory of the dead cadres has also been built,” an unnamed senior military official said, adding, a large number of newly built tombs were found, confirming that a large number of cadres had been killed in the recent clashes.
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July - 16 
The Army on July 16 claimed that at least 13 LTTE cadres holed up in the Thoppigala jungles surrendered to the security forces, The Hindu reported. It is after a long gap that so many active cadres of the LTTE have surrendered at a time, sources said, adding, the usual practice for the outfit’s cadr
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The Army on July 16 claimed that at least 13 LTTE cadres holed up in the Thoppigala jungles surrendered to the security forces, The Hindu reported. It is after a long gap that so many active cadres of the LTTE have surrendered at a time, sources said, adding, the usual practice for the outfit’s cadres is to consume cyanide capsule in the event of capture.
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July - 16 
Two LTTE cadres fleeing for the Thoppigala area were arrested by troops at Kunjakulam in the Batticaloa district and also recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher with three rounds, one SFG hand grenade, one LTTE combat uniform, one cyanide capsule and one dog tag from the incident site.
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Two LTTE cadres fleeing for the Thoppigala area were arrested by troops at Kunjakulam in the Batticaloa district and also recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher with three rounds, one SFG hand grenade, one LTTE combat uniform, one cyanide capsule and one dog tag from the incident site.
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July - 18 
On July 18, troops conducting the clearing operations in Thoppigala area recovered a multi-barrel rocket launcher, left behind by the LTTE cadres, at a location close to Omunugala in the North West of Narakamula.
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On July 18, troops conducting the clearing operations in Thoppigala area recovered a multi-barrel rocket launcher, left behind by the LTTE cadres, at a location close to Omunugala in the North West of Narakamula.
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July - 18 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 19 
Troops engaged in clearing operations in the Tharavikulam, Meeyankolla, Kanthankulam, Erallaikulam, Naveenagala, Allayaodi areas of Batticaloa district recovered eighty four anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns (RPG) charges, three RPG bombs, five stretchers, one cloth roll, one T-56 fix
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Troops engaged in clearing operations in the Tharavikulam, Meeyankolla, Kanthankulam, Erallaikulam, Naveenagala, Allayaodi areas of Batticaloa district recovered eighty four anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns (RPG) charges, three RPG bombs, five stretchers, one cloth roll, one T-56 fix butt weapon, eighty one 7.62 mm ball ammo boxes, three hundred anti personnel mines, five claymore blocks, five pressure mine blocks, two LTTE uniform kits and three thousand two hundred and nine photographs of dead LTTE cadres.
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July - 20 
At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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July - 20 
On July 20, troops opened fire towards a group of fleeing LTTE cadres in the area south of Narakamulla in the Batticaloa district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two cyanide capsules and one identity tag of the outfi
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On July 20, troops opened fire towards a group of fleeing LTTE cadres in the area south of Narakamulla in the Batticaloa district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two cyanide capsules and one identity tag of the outfit.
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July - 22 
Search operations conducted in the Anaikottai and Nallur area of Jaffna district, Uyilankulm in the Vavuniya district and Tharavikulam and Perillaweli in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered six T-56 weapons, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 98 feet of detonator cord, three hand grenades, 32 anti-
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Search operations conducted in the Anaikottai and Nallur area of Jaffna district, Uyilankulm in the Vavuniya district and Tharavikulam and Perillaweli in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered six T-56 weapons, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 98 feet of detonator cord, three hand grenades, 32 anti-personnel mines, 48 fuses, two claymore mines, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two electric detonators and one radio cover.
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July - 23 
On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymor
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On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymore mine weighing 2.5 kg and three motor bikes at Thihilaweddy.
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July - 23 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel attacked one more group of LTTE cadres, fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, at Mailambaweli area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the outfit’s cadres. However, the number of slain LTTE cadres is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile,
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel attacked one more group of LTTE cadres, fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, at Mailambaweli area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the outfit’s cadres. However, the number of slain LTTE cadres is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, STF personnel recovered one Light Machine Gun (LMG), three T-56 assault rifles, one LMG drum, three T-56 magazines, eighty one T-56 live ammunition rounds, two claymore mines, seven hand grenades and a number of electric detonators.
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July - 25 
A day earlier, troops conducting clearing operations in the general areas (area under Government control) of Thilaweddy and Thekkanchenai, west of Batticaloa, recovered a LTTE detonator cord of 72 ft, two LTTE uniform sets, a 15 ft long LTTE uniform cloth, one hand grenade, rear part of a shotgun an
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A day earlier, troops conducting clearing operations in the general areas (area under Government control) of Thilaweddy and Thekkanchenai, west of Batticaloa, recovered a LTTE detonator cord of 72 ft, two LTTE uniform sets, a 15 ft long LTTE uniform cloth, one hand grenade, rear part of a shotgun and six anti-personnel mines.
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July - 26 
On July 26, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Aandankulam area of Batticaloa district and killed one of them. Troops also recovered one radio set and an M-14 hand grenade from his possession.
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On July 26, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Aandankulam area of Batticaloa district and killed one of them. Troops also recovered one radio set and an M-14 hand grenade from his possession.
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July - 26 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine weighing about 2.5-kg and two remote controllers from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 26.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine weighing about 2.5-kg and two remote controllers from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 26.
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July - 29 
Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, on
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Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, one sniper weapon, twenty four T-56 weapons, one 40-mm grenade launcher, twenty 120-mm mortar bombs, one hundred and twenty five 82-mm mortar bombs, one 10-kg claymore bomb, nine claymore bombs, sixty T-56 magazines, 197 detonators, 144 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 325 jonny mines, six hundred and five T-56 ammunition, four hundred 82-mm mortar cartridges, one hundred and three 82 mm mortar bomb fuses and 76 jonny bomb fuses.
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July - 30 
Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Narakamulla and Aliyaudey in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, SLA reports. The recovery included One hundred fifty eight T-56 Weapons, 26 heavy machine guns, 20 rocket propeller grenade launchers, one 40 mm grenade launcher, seven 81 mm
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Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Narakamulla and Aliyaudey in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, SLA reports. The recovery included One hundred fifty eight T-56 Weapons, 26 heavy machine guns, 20 rocket propeller grenade launchers, one 40 mm grenade launcher, seven 81 mm mortars, two 82 mm mortars, one 120 mm mortar, two 120 mm mortar gun carriers, one anti-aircraft gun, three GPS machines, 10 claymore mines, 50 meters of detonator codes and 50 meters of safety code. Elsewhere, at Kiliveddi, troops recovered 26 claymore mines, 61 anti-personnel mines, three pressure mines, 25 kg of C4 explosives and 250 detonators.
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*Data till , May 18, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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