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Vavuniya (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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November - 1 
On November 1, the security forces (SFs) captured one LTTE bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and one I-com set from the incident site.
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On November 1, the security forces (SFs) captured one LTTE bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and one I-com set from the incident site.
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November - 2 
At Sangarapuram in the Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) fired small arms at the LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant.
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At Sangarapuram in the Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) fired small arms at the LTTE militants and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant.
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November - 3 
The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district and killed and inured an unspecified number of militants.
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The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district and killed and inured an unspecified number of militants.
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November - 3 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Kovilkadu, Adampil, Pallikkulam and Andankulam areas Vavuniya district on November 3, killing or injuring an unspecified number of militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops later recovered the dead body of one mil
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Kovilkadu, Adampil, Pallikkulam and Andankulam areas Vavuniya district on November 3, killing or injuring an unspecified number of militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Kovilkadu area.
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November - 4 
A woman carrying an infant was arrested with explosives and detonators at Irattaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district, police said, according to Daily News. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera said that one Ravichandran Vijitha of Mannar was in the bus plying from Vavuniya to Madavachchiya which was
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A woman carrying an infant was arrested with explosives and detonators at Irattaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district, police said, according to Daily News. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera said that one Ravichandran Vijitha of Mannar was in the bus plying from Vavuniya to Madavachchiya which was checked at the Irattaperiyakulam checkpoint around 6.15pm (SLST). Police recovered 500g of C4 explosives, two detonators, a timing device and two 9V batteries from the woman’s briefcase. "She was carrying a one-year-old baby with the explosives in the briefcase meant for the LTTE," Gunasekera told Daily News.
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November - 4 
The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam areas inflicting heavy casualties to the outfit. Nine LTTE bunkers were also captured by the SFs at Matavi Aru area in Andankulam.
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The security forces (SFs) clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam and Tannimurippukulam areas inflicting heavy casualties to the outfit. Nine LTTE bunkers were also captured by the SFs at Matavi Aru area in Andankulam.
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November - 5 
The troops expanded their base lines after a couple of hour fighting with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured on the fighting.
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The troops expanded their base lines after a couple of hour fighting with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured on the fighting.
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November - 6 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the SFs killed and injured an unspecified number of militants.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the SFs killed and injured an unspecified number of militants.
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November - 6 
The clashes continued in the general areas of Akkarayankulam, Kotkallvilly and Villanthavittakulam in Kilinochchi and Andankulam in Welioya on November 6. Troops confirmed that LTTE cadres suffered heavy casualties in the confrontations. Troops also recovered 120 anti personnel mines from Andankulam
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The clashes continued in the general areas of Akkarayankulam, Kotkallvilly and Villanthavittakulam in Kilinochchi and Andankulam in Welioya on November 6. Troops confirmed that LTTE cadres suffered heavy casualties in the confrontations. Troops also recovered 120 anti personnel mines from Andankulam area.
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November - 6 
The security forces (SFs) handed over the dead bodies of six militants, including two females, to the officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross at Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district. These militants were reportedly killed in the recent clashes at Akkarayankulam and Ma
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The security forces (SFs) handed over the dead bodies of six militants, including two females, to the officials of the International Committee of the Red Cross at Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district. These militants were reportedly killed in the recent clashes at Akkarayankulam and Mankulam in the Kilinochchi district.
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November - 7 
The Soldiers attached to 59 Division killed at least four Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) cadres and wounded nine others in Andankulam area on November 7, reports Sri Lanka Army. A soldier was killed and seven others sustained injuries in the operation.
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The Soldiers attached to 59 Division killed at least four Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) cadres and wounded nine others in Andankulam area on November 7, reports Sri Lanka Army. A soldier was killed and seven others sustained injuries in the operation.
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November - 7 
Troops recovered 147 anti personnel mines during a search operation in Andankulam area on November 7.
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Troops recovered 147 anti personnel mines during a search operation in Andankulam area on November 7.
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November - 9 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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November - 10 
An attack launched by the troops on LTTE militants in the Vilakkavettikulam area of Vavuniya district completely destroyed one LTTE bunker. An unspecified number of LTTE militants were reported killed and injured in the attack.
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An attack launched by the troops on LTTE militants in the Vilakkavettikulam area of Vavuniya district completely destroyed one LTTE bunker. An unspecified number of LTTE militants were reported killed and injured in the attack.
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November - 10 
At Andankulam, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants killing and injuring several militants. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one I-com radio set and 40 anti-personnel mines.
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At Andankulam, the troops clashed with the LTTE militants killing and injuring several militants. Troops later recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one I-com radio set and 40 anti-personnel mines.
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November - 10 
The SFs in Vavuniya handed over seven more dead bodies of the LTTE militants, including five females, to the ICRC officials across the Omanthe Entry/Exit point, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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The SFs in Vavuniya handed over seven more dead bodies of the LTTE militants, including five females, to the ICRC officials across the Omanthe Entry/Exit point, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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November - 11 
A woman, Ranjidamaller Kethishwaran, carrying a bag with nearly 3.5-kgs of C-4 explosives was arrested at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district. She was reportedly accompanying her elderly grand mother for admission to the Vavuniya general hospital after their arrival from un-cleare
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A woman, Ranjidamaller Kethishwaran, carrying a bag with nearly 3.5-kgs of C-4 explosives was arrested at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district. She was reportedly accompanying her elderly grand mother for admission to the Vavuniya general hospital after their arrival from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Udayankattu in the Puthukkudiyiruppu region of Mullaitivu district. The woman suspect claimed that an LTTE agent in Puthukkudiyiruppu has shrewdly tricked her to buy the same bag and requested her to deliver it to a person in Vavuniya.
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November - 11 
At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants. A few soldiers sustained injuries during the incident.
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At Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants. A few soldiers sustained injuries during the incident.
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November - 11 
Two LTTE anti-personnel mines exploded in the Andankulam area. However, troops escaped unhurt in both explosions.
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Two LTTE anti-personnel mines exploded in the Andankulam area. However, troops escaped unhurt in both explosions.
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November - 12 
Colombo Page reported that the Omanthai entry/exit point in the Vavuniya district was kept closed by the military on November 12 in the absence of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) officials at the site. Sarasi Wijeratna, Media coordinator for the ICRC in Sri Lanka said due to some un
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Colombo Page reported that the Omanthai entry/exit point in the Vavuniya district was kept closed by the military on November 12 in the absence of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) officials at the site. Sarasi Wijeratna, Media coordinator for the ICRC in Sri Lanka said due to some unreasonable incident that took place on November 11, members of ICRC have decided to withdraw from the Omanthai entry/exit point. “But at the moment we are holding some discussion on the travelling issues in the Wanni region," she added. ICRC stressed that this decision will not affect their activities in the Northern part of the country, especially the LTTE controlled Wanni region. Meanwhile the Sri Lankan government announced that effective November 12, revised opening hours of the Omanthai entry/exit point are from 9:00am (SLST) till 1:00 pm.
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November - 12 
Troops also recovered the dead body of an unidentified person from the Wannarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops also recovered the dead body of an unidentified person from the Wannarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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November - 13 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the troops captured three LTTE bunkers. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured in the incident.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the troops captured three LTTE bunkers. An unspecified number of militants were killed and injured in the incident.
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November - 13 
Troops clashed with the militants in the deep north of Akkarayankulam, Mankulam, Pallavi, Nallur and Putuwaddumoddai areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi district and recovered an unspecified number of militant’s dead bodies, according to SLA. From Pallavi and Nallur areas, the troops recovered three d
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Troops clashed with the militants in the deep north of Akkarayankulam, Mankulam, Pallavi, Nallur and Putuwaddumoddai areas of Vavuniya and Kilinochchi district and recovered an unspecified number of militant’s dead bodies, according to SLA. From Pallavi and Nallur areas, the troops recovered three dead bodies of the militants along with two T-56 weapons, five hand grenades, two I-com sets, one magazine and a few other items on November 13.
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November - 14 
According to Colombo Page, the Omanthai entry/exit point in Vavuniya which was closed for the past two days was reopened on November 14-morning. Defence sources said that following the IRC officials presence at the site entry and exit point had reopened from 10:00am (SLST).
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According to Colombo Page, the Omanthai entry/exit point in Vavuniya which was closed for the past two days was reopened on November 14-morning. Defence sources said that following the IRC officials presence at the site entry and exit point had reopened from 10:00am (SLST).
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November - 14 
Troops recovered and handed over the dead bodies of 14 LTTE militants, killed during confrontations in the Akkarayankulam area of Mannar and north of Padaviya areas in the past few days, to the International Committee of Red Cross’s (ICRC) official at Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya distri
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Troops recovered and handed over the dead bodies of 14 LTTE militants, killed during confrontations in the Akkarayankulam area of Mannar and north of Padaviya areas in the past few days, to the International Committee of Red Cross’s (ICRC) official at Omanthai Entry/Exit point in the Vavuniya district.
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November - 14 
Troops repulsed a LTTE mortar attack and captured one more bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops repulsed a LTTE mortar attack and captured one more bunker in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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November - 16 
Troops confronted with a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Kovilankulam area of Vavuniya district on November 16-morning and inflicted heavy casualties to the militants, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered d
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Troops confronted with a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Kovilankulam area of Vavuniya district on November 16-morning and inflicted heavy casualties to the militants, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons and three hand grenades.
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November - 16 
Troops neutralised 16 well-fortified bunkers of the outfit in the north of Andankulam in Vavuniya district killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants. Troops also recovered one decomposed dead body of a LTTE cadre along with his dog tag (2604), 5500 T-56 ammunitions, eight hundred MPMG
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Troops neutralised 16 well-fortified bunkers of the outfit in the north of Andankulam in Vavuniya district killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants. Troops also recovered one decomposed dead body of a LTTE cadre along with his dog tag (2604), 5500 T-56 ammunitions, eight hundred MPMG ammunitions, nine hand grenades and 192 anti-personnel mines (APM).
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November - 17 
An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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November - 17 
On November 17, troops attacked more LTTE camps in the areas east of Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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On November 17, troops attacked more LTTE camps in the areas east of Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district inflicting heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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November - 17 
On the same day, troops clashed with militants at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district and recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a Sea Tiger cadre and one from LTTE’s ‘Sodiya’ Group, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. In a separate incident in the same area, the SFs seized a TATA four
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On the same day, troops clashed with militants at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district and recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a Sea Tiger cadre and one from LTTE’s ‘Sodiya’ Group, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. In a separate incident in the same area, the SFs seized a TATA four-wheel drive armour-plated double cab and recovered one Light Machine Gun, two T-56 weapons, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), two RPG bombs, one mattress, one radio set and a battery charger from inside the double cab.
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November - 17 
Troops of 59 Division operating on the Mullaitivu battlefront clashed with LTTE militants in the Andankulam area since early November 17-morning, reported defence.lk. Intercepted LTTE radio communication confirmed that several militants were killed.
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Troops of 59 Division operating on the Mullaitivu battlefront clashed with LTTE militants in the Andankulam area since early November 17-morning, reported defence.lk. Intercepted LTTE radio communication confirmed that several militants were killed.
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November - 18 
Daily News reports that two LTTE area leaders sustained injuries in security forces’ (SF) attacks on two LTTE vehicles in the Andankulam and Mankulam areas on November 18. The SFs also recovered these armour-plated vehicles, the driver of one of which was killed in the attack.
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Daily News reports that two LTTE area leaders sustained injuries in security forces’ (SF) attacks on two LTTE vehicles in the Andankulam and Mankulam areas on November 18. The SFs also recovered these armour-plated vehicles, the driver of one of which was killed in the attack.
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November - 19 
18 dead bodies of the LTTE militants, including seven female cadres, who were killed in the clashes in Mannar and Vavuniya areas, were handed over to the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Vavuniya.
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18 dead bodies of the LTTE militants, including seven female cadres, who were killed in the clashes in Mannar and Vavuniya areas, were handed over to the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Vavuniya.
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November - 19 
Clashes continued between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district in which an unspecified number of militants were killed and injured. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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Clashes continued between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district in which an unspecified number of militants were killed and injured. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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November - 20 
A day earlier, troops attacked LTTE camps in the Akkarayankulam and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district and killed unspecified number of militants. The troops later recovered de-composed dead bodies of two militants along with five hand grenades and one T-56 weapon from the Andankulam area.
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A day earlier, troops attacked LTTE camps in the Akkarayankulam and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district and killed unspecified number of militants. The troops later recovered de-composed dead bodies of two militants along with five hand grenades and one T-56 weapon from the Andankulam area.
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November - 21 
Air Force troops in the Kirichchikuddan area of Vavuniya district recovered the dead body of another militant along with two claymores, two hand grenades, three magazines, 60 ammunition rounds, 12 APMs and eight fuses.
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Air Force troops in the Kirichchikuddan area of Vavuniya district recovered the dead body of another militant along with two claymores, two hand grenades, three magazines, 60 ammunition rounds, 12 APMs and eight fuses.
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November - 21 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the SFs killed several LTTE militants. A few soldiers were also killed.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district the SFs killed several LTTE militants. A few soldiers were also killed.
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November - 22 
During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, the SFs captured an LTTE camp with four bunkers and eight huts. An unspecified number of militants were also killed in the incident.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, the SFs captured an LTTE camp with four bunkers and eight huts. An unspecified number of militants were also killed in the incident.
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November - 22 
On November 22, troops operating in the areas north of Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district respectively clashed with the militants and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit, reported Sri Lanka Army. A few soldiers were also injured in these clas
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On November 22, troops operating in the areas north of Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi and Andankulam areas of Vavuniya district respectively clashed with the militants and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit, reported Sri Lanka Army. A few soldiers were also injured in these clashes.
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November - 22 
One more dead body of a militant killed during confrontations in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district was handed over to the ICRC by the SFs.
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One more dead body of a militant killed during confrontations in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district was handed over to the ICRC by the SFs.
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November - 23 
Army troops on November 21 overran the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Entry/Exit point at Omanthai in the Vavuniya after clearing the defence lines of the outfit in the area, the military said on November 23, reports Colombo Page. The Defence Ministry said that troops of the Task Force 2
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Army troops on November 21 overran the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) Entry/Exit point at Omanthai in the Vavuniya after clearing the defence lines of the outfit in the area, the military said on November 23, reports Colombo Page. The Defence Ministry said that troops of the Task Force 2 are now consolidating defences at Omanthai. “The domination over Omanthai will enable the Army to further extend the defence lines linking Mankulam - Oddusudan- Kumulamunai,” the Ministry said. More than 40 LTTE cadres were killed in the incident.
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November - 25 
A day earlier, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam and Kumulamunai areas of Vavuniya district killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants.
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A day earlier, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Andankulam and Kumulamunai areas of Vavuniya district killing and injuring an unspecified number of militants.
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November - 25 
Defence sources said that the LTTE are fleeing northward from their forward defence line at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district as the outfit has shifted the entry/exit point to their territory from Vavuniya to Oddusudan situated on A-34 highway, Colombo Page reported.
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Defence sources said that the LTTE are fleeing northward from their forward defence line at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district as the outfit has shifted the entry/exit point to their territory from Vavuniya to Oddusudan situated on A-34 highway, Colombo Page reported.
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November - 25 
Troops in the north of Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi district and Kumulamunai and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted groups of LTTE militants killing and injuring an unspecified number of them. During a subsequent search operation in Andankulam, troops recovered five anti-personnel mines
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Troops in the north of Akkarayankulam in Kilinochchi district and Kumulamunai and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted groups of LTTE militants killing and injuring an unspecified number of them. During a subsequent search operation in Andankulam, troops recovered five anti-personnel mines and two improvised explosive devises.
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November - 26 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Kumulamunai area of Vavuniya district on November 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of five militants, in
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Kumulamunai area of Vavuniya district on November 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of five militants, including three female cadres. One female militant was also arrested with gunshot injuries. Four T-56 weapons, one hand-held radio set, one Global Positioning System, one pouch, one harness, one belt order and five hand grenades were also recovered from the incident site. During another clash in the same area, the security forces (SFs) captured one LTTE camp.
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November - 27 
At Andankulam, the SFs clashed with the militants and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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At Andankulam, the SFs clashed with the militants and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit.
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November - 27 
On November 27, troops clashed with militants in the Kilali and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district, Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi district and Andankulam and Kumulamunai in the Vavuniya district.
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On November 27, troops clashed with militants in the Kilali and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district, Akkarayankulam and Nivil in the Kilinochchi district and Andankulam and Kumulamunai in the Vavuniya district.
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November - 27 
Reports indicated that the ‘Hero’s Week’ of the LTTE in northern part of Sri Lanka failed to evoke much response. According to sources in Wanni, the celebrations were held only in Mullaitivu district as people of the other key areas in the North have rejected the celebrations. The LTTE had urged the
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Reports indicated that the ‘Hero’s Week’ of the LTTE in northern part of Sri Lanka failed to evoke much response. According to sources in Wanni, the celebrations were held only in Mullaitivu district as people of the other key areas in the North have rejected the celebrations. The LTTE had urged the people in those areas to close down all the shops and offices even in Vavuniya and Jaffna, but the order was disregarded, sources added. Sri Lanka Police said that they have tightened the security in those areas where the celebrations were held in past years but no such incidents were reported this time.
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November - 28 
Clashes erupted between the two sides at Otiyamale in the Vavuniya district in which the LTTE suffered an unspecified number of casualties on November 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. Subsequently, the security forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons and one I-co
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Clashes erupted between the two sides at Otiyamale in the Vavuniya district in which the LTTE suffered an unspecified number of casualties on November 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. Subsequently, the security forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons and one I-com set.
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November - 29 
Dead bodies of five LTTE militants, including a female cadre, who were killed during confrontations in the Padaviya and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district were handed over to the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Vavuniya.
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Dead bodies of five LTTE militants, including a female cadre, who were killed during confrontations in the Padaviya and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district were handed over to the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Vavuniya.
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November - 29 
During another clash between the two sides in the Kumulamunai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. Troops also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Kumulamunai area of Vavuniya district, the SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. Troops also sustained injuries in these clashes.
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November - 30 
Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Kumulamunai east area of Vavuniya district on November 30-evening and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. During subsequent search operations, the security forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of three militants along with three T-56 weapons and on
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Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Kumulamunai east area of Vavuniya district on November 30-evening and inflicted heavy casualties upon the outfit. During subsequent search operations, the security forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of three militants along with three T-56 weapons and one I-com set.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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