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Vavuniya (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2007
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March - 2 
Two security personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-detonated claymore mine blast targeting security forces at Irattaperiyakulam railway crossing in Vavuniya district on March 2, reports Daily News.
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Two security personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-detonated claymore mine blast targeting security forces at Irattaperiyakulam railway crossing in Vavuniya district on March 2, reports Daily News.
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March - 3 
Two civilians identified as Maduraiveeran Mahendran and Premajeevan Ranjan were killed by unknown assailants in Karupanjankulam in Maharambaikulam area of Vavuniya district on March 3.
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Two civilians identified as Maduraiveeran Mahendran and Premajeevan Ranjan were killed by unknown assailants in Karupanjankulam in Maharambaikulam area of Vavuniya district on March 3.
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March - 4 
One Special Task Force (STF) personnel was killed in Pottuvil town of Ampara district on March 4 when the LTTE cadres opened fire on a road patrol. In another incident, at least three security personnel were injured in a LTTE mortar attack at the Army's forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavun
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One Special Task Force (STF) personnel was killed in Pottuvil town of Ampara district on March 4 when the LTTE cadres opened fire on a road patrol. In another incident, at least three security personnel were injured in a LTTE mortar attack at the Army's forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district, army sources report.
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March - 6 
LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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March - 7 
A Sri Lankan policeman was killed in the Vavuniya town on March 7 (today) by the LTTE cadres, Associated Press reports. "It was the Tiger terrorists who killed the policeman," said military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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A Sri Lankan policeman was killed in the Vavuniya town on March 7 (today) by the LTTE cadres, Associated Press reports. "It was the Tiger terrorists who killed the policeman," said military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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March - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a police jeep traveling in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on March 7, injuring four constables on the vehicle and one civilian nearby. One police constable succumbed to his injuries later, according to Sri
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres activated a claymore mine targeting a police jeep traveling in the Mamaduwa area of Vavuniya district on March 7, injuring four constables on the vehicle and one civilian nearby. One police constable succumbed to his injuries later, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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March - 9 March - 11
On March 11, the dead body of a first year female undergraduate from Jaffna campus, Mayura Murugaiah, was recovered the Tellipalai area of the same district. In a separate incident, on March 9, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Lakshumanan Uthayakumaran, was recovered from the Musalkutty K
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On March 11, the dead body of a first year female undergraduate from Jaffna campus, Mayura Murugaiah, was recovered the Tellipalai area of the same district. In a separate incident, on March 9, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Lakshumanan Uthayakumaran, was recovered from the Musalkutty Kulam area in Vavuniya district.
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March - 9 March - 11
Troops recovered 7-kg of explosives packed in five bags and three metres of detonator codes left behind by LTTE cadres from the Sempimale area in Trincomalee district. Separately, on March 9, troops recovered four hand grenades from the Alaveddy area of Jaffna district. Further, on March 11, one cla
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Troops recovered 7-kg of explosives packed in five bags and three metres of detonator codes left behind by LTTE cadres from the Sempimale area in Trincomalee district. Separately, on March 9, troops recovered four hand grenades from the Alaveddy area of Jaffna district. Further, on March 11, one claymore mine was recovered by troops from the Pulliadi Irakkam area of Vavuniya district.
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March - 10 
On March 10, during another confrontation at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE terrorists and injured a few more.
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On March 10, during another confrontation at Periyathampanai in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE terrorists and injured a few more.
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March - 13 
On March 13, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards troops in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district.
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On March 13, one soldier was injured in a LTTE fire towards troops in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district.
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March - 13 
One soldier was injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired mortar rounds towards troops on duty at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on March 13, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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One soldier was injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired mortar rounds towards troops on duty at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on March 13, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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March - 13 
Police personnel on foot patrol found one claymore mine, believed to have been left behind by LTTE, in the Pandarikulam area.
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Police personnel on foot patrol found one claymore mine, believed to have been left behind by LTTE, in the Pandarikulam area.
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March - 16 
A day earlier, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the ensuing fight. Elsewhere, another soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Omanthai area.
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A day earlier, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Mullikulam area of Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the ensuing fight. Elsewhere, another soldier was injured in a LTTE fire in the Omanthai area.
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March - 16 
As reported earlier, troops confronted two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups in the areas west of Omanthe, closer to the Forward Defence Line (FDL), in the Vavuniya district on March 16, in which four security force (SF) personnel and a large number of outfit cadres were killed. Seven d
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As reported earlier, troops confronted two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups in the areas west of Omanthe, closer to the Forward Defence Line (FDL), in the Vavuniya district on March 16, in which four security force (SF) personnel and a large number of outfit cadres were killed. Seven dead bodies of the outfit cadres were seen lying ahead of the FDL, troops confirmed later, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The number of SF personnel killed during the confrontation rose to five.
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March - 16 
Counter fire launched by Security Forces (SFs) in response to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sporadic mortar and artillery fire at the Omanthai defence line in the Vavuniya district neutralized their fire and forced them to withdraw towards Mullikulam and areas north of Kirisudan on March 1
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Counter fire launched by Security Forces (SFs) in response to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sporadic mortar and artillery fire at the Omanthai defence line in the Vavuniya district neutralized their fire and forced them to withdraw towards Mullikulam and areas north of Kirisudan on March 16, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Intelligence reports confirmed that LTTE has lost a number of their cadres and suffered high casualty in SFs counter fire. Four soldiers were killed and twelve others sustained injuries in the incident. “Tiger terrorists have been attacking the Security Forces’ Omanthai forward defences with mortars during the past few days,” said an unnamed senior military spokesman, according to Colombo Page.
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March - 16 
In Vavuniya, as many as 280 anti-personnel mines buried by the LTTE from the areas surrounding Omanthai in the past forty-eight hours. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine with ammunition and a rifle from the Mawadichcheni area of Trincomalee district.
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In Vavuniya, as many as 280 anti-personnel mines buried by the LTTE from the areas surrounding Omanthai in the past forty-eight hours. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine with ammunition and a rifle from the Mawadichcheni area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 18 
The LTTE blamed that SFs were attacking territory held by them and the outfit cadres were retaliating in kind, reported AFP. "Sporadic artillery exchange is reported at Mannar, Vavuniya, Manalaru and along the northern forward defence line of Vanni," LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiriyan said in a stat
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The LTTE blamed that SFs were attacking territory held by them and the outfit cadres were retaliating in kind, reported AFP. "Sporadic artillery exchange is reported at Mannar, Vavuniya, Manalaru and along the northern forward defence line of Vanni," LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiriyan said in a statement.
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March - 19 
Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Kovilkulam area of Vavuniya district. Two hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Wannathai area of Jaffna district on March 19.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines from the Kovilkulam area of Vavuniya district. Two hand grenades were recovered by troops from the Wannathai area of Jaffna district on March 19.
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March - 20 
A day earlier, troops on routine patrol confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Periyathampanai area of the same district and killed three outfit cadres.
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A day earlier, troops on routine patrol confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Periyathampanai area of the same district and killed three outfit cadres.
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March - 20 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops in the Chamalankulam area of Vavuniya district on March 20, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops in the Chamalankulam area of Vavuniya district on March 20, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 20 
On March 20, two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres triggered claymore mine explosion using a remote controller device in the Nelukkulama area.
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On March 20, two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres triggered claymore mine explosion using a remote controller device in the Nelukkulama area.
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March - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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March - 22 
LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor travelling in the Pompemadu area of Vavuniya district, injuring three soldiers.
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LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor travelling in the Pompemadu area of Vavuniya district, injuring three soldiers.
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March - 22 
On the same day, one Police constable who sustained injuries in LTTE small arms fire at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district succumbed to injuries later, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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On the same day, one Police constable who sustained injuries in LTTE small arms fire at Salambakulam in the Vavuniya district succumbed to injuries later, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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March - 22 
Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the V
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Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district and opened fire on them, killing four outfit cadres. Another seven cadres who arrived at the scene on a tractor were also shot dead by troops. In the Jaffna district, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres who tried to break into the Military line at Nagarkovil.
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March - 22 
Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay mon
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Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay money. "It is believed that the victims have already paid around Rs.375, 000, a couple of months ago to the LTTE extortionists," the sources added.
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March - 23 
The International Committee of Red Cross officials serving the Omanthai entry- exit point, north of Vavuniya pulled out as a result of LTTE’s heavy shelling on the cross loading point which in turn prompted the SFs to immediately shut the cross loading point until further notice for the safety of ci
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The International Committee of Red Cross officials serving the Omanthai entry- exit point, north of Vavuniya pulled out as a result of LTTE’s heavy shelling on the cross loading point which in turn prompted the SFs to immediately shut the cross loading point until further notice for the safety of civilians.
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March - 24 
Two persons were killed when a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber blew himself up at a military check point in Jaffna on March 24, according to Press Trust of India. The man was killed along with the soldier who tried to search him near a Hindu temple. The blast occurre
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Two persons were killed when a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber blew himself up at a military check point in Jaffna on March 24, according to Press Trust of India. The man was killed along with the soldier who tried to search him near a Hindu temple. The blast occurred even as clashes between the military and LTTE were continuing in the northern Vavuniya district where the military said it killed 20 LTTE cadres in the past two days for the loss of nine soldiers killed.
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March - 27 
Troops arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, two filled magazines, 20-kgs of C-4 explosives and their motorbike from the Chakadipilawe area of Vavuniya district on March 26,. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons and the two magazines from the incident site. At Nallur in Jaffna, tro
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Troops arrested two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons, two filled magazines, 20-kgs of C-4 explosives and their motorbike from the Chakadipilawe area of Vavuniya district on March 26,. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons and the two magazines from the incident site. At Nallur in Jaffna, troops recovered one satellite phone, one disposable RPG, two claymore mine remote controllers, two 9 V batteries and three detonators. Elsewhere, troops recovered one 81-mm mortar from the old Forward Defence Line (FDL) and the present FDL at Muhamale.
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March - 28 
On March 28, Police personnel repulsed LTTE attack on a Police point in the Settikulam area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered three hand grenades, four condensers, one field dressing, one mobile phone, dry rations and Rupees 2096.
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On March 28, Police personnel repulsed LTTE attack on a Police point in the Settikulam area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered three hand grenades, four condensers, one field dressing, one mobile phone, dry rations and Rupees 2096.
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March - 30 
Five security force personnel were killed and one sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote–controlled claymore mine explosion in the Parayanakulam area of Vavuniya district on March 30, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Five security force personnel were killed and one sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered remote–controlled claymore mine explosion in the Parayanakulam area of Vavuniya district on March 30, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 30 
On March 30, troops in the Nellukkulam area of Vavuniya district arrested a suspected LTTE cadre with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and one cyanide capsule from his possession. Troops also recovered 23 bags of rice, 5 kg dhal, one cooker, one weapon, one RPG weapon, one T-56 weapon, one radio s
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On March 30, troops in the Nellukkulam area of Vavuniya district arrested a suspected LTTE cadre with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and one cyanide capsule from his possession. Troops also recovered 23 bags of rice, 5 kg dhal, one cooker, one weapon, one RPG weapon, one T-56 weapon, one radio set and two dead bodies of the terrorists from the Sittaru area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 31 
In another incident, two soldiers were wounded when an army vehicle was caught in a landmine explosion at Thavasipuram in Vavuniya. Police, acting on information given by a civilian, found a claymore mine, bullets and a detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Barathipuram areas in the morning.
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In another incident, two soldiers were wounded when an army vehicle was caught in a landmine explosion at Thavasipuram in Vavuniya. Police, acting on information given by a civilian, found a claymore mine, bullets and a detonator cord from the Thambalagamuwa and Barathipuram areas in the morning.
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March - 31 
The Sri Lanka Air Force launched an air strike at a "clearly identified Sea Tiger base" in Kadaikadu in the north of Chalai. Details of the incident were not available.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force launched an air strike at a "clearly identified Sea Tiger base" in Kadaikadu in the north of Chalai. Details of the incident were not available.
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*Data till , April 29, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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