Eastern Province (NA): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2001

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January - 4	Besides, suspected LTTE rebels killed a farmer in Morawewa, near Trincomalee. Read more... Besides, suspected LTTE rebels killed a farmer in Morawewa, near Trincomalee. Read less...
January - 4	Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged that security force personnel lobbed a grenade at a grocery in a Batticaloa suburb injuring a person, on January 4. Read more... Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged that security force personnel lobbed a grenade at a grocery in a Batticaloa suburb injuring a person, on January 4. Read less...
January - 5	According to independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, the Army, on January 5, in Batticoloa, threatened action against the supporters of the cease-fire initiative. The army reiterated that the ‘war will continue till the Tigers, their supporters and those who advocate secession are eliminated’. Read more... According to independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, the Army, on January 5, in Batticoloa, threatened action against the supporters of the cease-fire initiative. The army reiterated that the ‘war will continue till the Tigers, their supporters and those who advocate secession are eliminated’. The Army also reportedly distributed handbills titled ‘Parents and Children’ warning civilians of Batticoloa not to join the LTTE. Read less...
January - 14	The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said an 18-year-old Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre surrendered to the Batticaloa Brigade headquarters on January 14. Read more... The government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said an 18-year-old Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre surrendered to the Batticaloa Brigade headquarters on January 14. Read less...
January - 15	Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, claimed that a woman and a girl child were injured in firing by troops in Pillaiyaradi on January 15. Read more... Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, claimed that a woman and a girl child were injured in firing by troops in Pillaiyaradi on January 15. Read less...
January - 19	The Sri Lankan Army said on January 19 that an officer and six troops were wounded in Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar shelling in the general areas of Ponnar and Avarakadu. Read more... The Sri Lankan Army said on January 19 that an officer and six troops were wounded in Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar shelling in the general areas of Ponnar and Avarakadu. Read less...
January - 20	In another development, pro-Tamil sources claimed that normal life in the eastern Batticaloa town was affected due to a shut-down call given by the Independent Students' union demanding the right to self determination. Read more... In another development, pro-Tamil sources claimed that normal life in the eastern Batticaloa town was affected due to a shut-down call given by the Independent Students' union demanding the right to self determination. Read less...
January - 22	Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, claimed that Air Force jets raided four villages south of Trincomalee viz. Chenaiyoor, Kaddaiparichchan, Samboor and Soodaikuda, on January 22. The extent of the damage is yet not known. Read more... Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, claimed that Air Force jets raided four villages south of Trincomalee viz. Chenaiyoor, Kaddaiparichchan, Samboor and Soodaikuda, on January 22. The extent of the damage is yet not known. Read less...
January - 23	Two more rebel cadres were killed in an ambush laid by troops in Navatkuli, near Batticaloa, on January 23. Read more... Two more rebel cadres were killed in an ambush laid by troops in Navatkuli, near Batticaloa, on January 23. Read less...
January - 25	Separately, a female cadre of the LTTE surrendered in Batticaloa, on January 25. Read more... Separately, a female cadre of the LTTE surrendered in Batticaloa, on January 25. Read less...
January - 26	Meanwhile, students at Batticaloa University, in the Eastern Province, expressed their resentment at the government's stand and sported black bands around their arms. Read more... Meanwhile, students at Batticaloa University, in the Eastern Province, expressed their resentment at the government's stand and sported black bands around their arms. Read less...
January - 26	Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged government troops killed a civilian and injured three more in the Kirimichchaikulam jungles, about 60km north of Batticaloa, on January 26. Read more... Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged government troops killed a civilian and injured three more in the Kirimichchaikulam jungles, about 60km north of Batticaloa, on January 26. Read less...
January - 26	The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 26, in the Weli Oliya region, government troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels exchanged fire in Kalyanapura, on January 25. Thought details of rebel-casualties are not known, it is believed that a least three were killed and seven more in Read more... The Sri Lankan Army said, on January 26, in the Weli Oliya region, government troops and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels exchanged fire in Kalyanapura, on January 25. Thought details of rebel-casualties are not known, it is believed that a least three were killed and seven more injured. The Army said five soldiers were injured in the clashes. Read less...
January - 28	The Sri Lankan media said on January 30 that a MiG 27 jet of the Sri Lankan Air Force bombarded a 'key' Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base north of Morawewa, Trincomalee District, on January 28. Further details on the air raid are yet not known. Read more... The Sri Lankan media said on January 30 that a MiG 27 jet of the Sri Lankan Air Force bombarded a 'key' Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base north of Morawewa, Trincomalee District, on January 28. Further details on the air raid are yet not known. Read less...
January - 31	The Army also said its troops killed at least one LTTE rebel, on January 31, in the Mahumalai area ahead of the forward defence line. Read more... The Army also said its troops killed at least one LTTE rebel, on January 31, in the Mahumalai area ahead of the forward defence line. Read less...

*Data till , January 31, 2023

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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