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Vavuniya (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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January - 1 
On January 1, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Navathkulama area. One militant was killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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On January 1, troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Navathkulama area. One militant was killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 1 
On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by the LTTE at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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On January 1, two soldiers who were engaged in a search operation north of Muhamalai sustained injuries following explosion of a booby trap laid by the LTTE. One more soldier was wounded due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine left buried by the LTTE at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 1 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Ethawatunuwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Ethawatunuwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 1 
Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of others wounded during a clash between the LTTE militants and troops at Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were killed and an equal number of others wounded during a clash between the LTTE militants and troops at Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 2 
A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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January - 2 
During another encounter between the two sides at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed two LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides at Pandivirichchen in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed two LTTE militants.
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January - 2 
On January 2, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter at Parappakandal in the same district.
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On January 2, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter at Parappakandal in the same district.
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January - 3 
In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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In Umayaratuvarankulam, troops destroyed a LTTE bunker, killing four militants.
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January - 3 
On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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On January 3, troops observed an infiltration attempt of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants into the security forces held areas west ofPalamoddai in the Vavuniya district and launched counter fire killing at least four militants, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 3 
Troops in the Pallikkulam area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line and completely destroyed one bunker, killing four militants while injuring another. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops in the Pallikkulam area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a LTTE bunker line and completely destroyed one bunker, killing four militants while injuring another. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident.
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January - 3 
Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when an army truck moving in the Sinhayaulpotha area of Vavuniya district hit a pressure mine laid by the LTTE on January 3.
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January - 4 
Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Three soldiers were injured in anti personnel mine explosions in the Kutinchankulam and Periyakulam areas of the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 4 
Two more LTTE cadres were killed when another confrontation erupted between the two sides in the area east of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were killed when another confrontation erupted between the two sides in the area east of Janakapura in Vavuniya district.
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January - 4 
Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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Two soldiers were injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars towards the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district on January 4.
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January - 5 
A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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A day earlier, troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them.
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January - 5 
A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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January - 5 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the same district, troops launched an artillery attack on an identified LTTE location deep in the area on January 5. Troops monitored LTTE communication and confirmed that three militants were injured in the attack.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the same district, troops launched an artillery attack on an identified LTTE location deep in the area on January 5. Troops monitored LTTE communication and confirmed that three militants were injured in the attack.
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January - 5 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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January - 6 
A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 6 
Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Five LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the Kutinchankulam area of Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 6 
The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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The LTTE militants fired mortars at troops in the Kokkuthuduvai area and injured two soldiers. One more soldier was injured in the same area due to the explosion of an anti personnel mine.
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January - 7 
In a similar incident, troops overpowered another LTTE militant and killed him in the Janakapura area.
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In a similar incident, troops overpowered another LTTE militant and killed him in the Janakapura area.
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January - 7 
On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 7, troops overpowered and killed an LTTE militant while he, disguised as a civilian, attempted to lob an explosive device on to the troops operating in the Vedamakilam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 7 
Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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Troops launched an attack on an LTTE bunker in the general area south of A-9 road at Muhamale in Jaffna on January 7 and killed two LTTE cadres who were inside the bunker. Elsewhere, troops at Talaivankulam in Vavuniya killed four militants on the same day.
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January - 8 
A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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A day earlier, troops at Kutinchankulam in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed three of them. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the exchange of fire.
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January - 9 
A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, three soldiers sustained injuries when their tractor hit a pressure mine at Kandaperiyakulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 9 
In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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In another clash between the two sides at Chettukulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed five LTTE militants and captured one bunker of the outfit. Three soldiers sustained injuries due to the explosion of anti-personnel mines during the clash.
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January - 9 
The LTTE militants opened fire towards troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured one soldier.
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The LTTE militants opened fire towards troops in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured one soldier.
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January - 10 
On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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On the same day, troops attacked another LTTE bunker line at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and killed six militants.
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January - 10 
Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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Troops attacked a LTTE stronghold in the jungle off Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed three militants.
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January - 10 
Troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Elsewhere in the Umayarathuwankulam area, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. An unspecified number of militants sustained injuries too.
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Troops in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Elsewhere in the Umayarathuwankulam area, troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. An unspecified number of militants sustained injuries too.
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January - 10 
Two more soldiers sustained injuries during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Vankalacheddikulam in the same district. Fatalities to the LTTE are yet to be ascertained.
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Two more soldiers sustained injuries during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Vankalacheddikulam in the same district. Fatalities to the LTTE are yet to be ascertained.
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January - 11 
A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first attack, troops killed seven more militants and injure
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A day earlier, troops after observing two groups of LTTE militants in the area north of Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district launched an attack on them, killing 13 militants. While six militants were killed and at least one injured in the first attack, troops killed seven more militants and injured nine others in the second attack.
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January - 11 
On January 11, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Ethawatunuwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 11, troops killed two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Ethawatunuwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 12 
During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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During another clash that erupted between the two sides at Pulipanthayakulam, troops killed four militants. One soldier was also inured in the incident.
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January - 12 
On January 12, militants fired small arms towards troops at Vankalacheddikulam. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. One more soldier sustained injuries when militants fired at the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area.
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On January 12, militants fired small arms towards troops at Vankalacheddikulam. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. One more soldier sustained injuries when militants fired at the troops in the Periyapandirichchan area.
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January - 12 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring another. One soldier also sustained injuries.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring another. One soldier also sustained injuries.
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January - 12 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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January - 12 
Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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Two soldiers were injured due to the explosion of an LTTE anti personnel mine in the Vavuniya district. One of the injured soldier succumbed to his injuries later.
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January - 13 
On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troops.
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On the same day, two soldiers on clearing patrol in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries due to the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine. Elsewhere at Thampanai, one more soldier was injured in a LTTE mortar fire towards troops.
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January - 14 
Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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Another soldier on clearing operations at the Janakapura FDL of Vavuniya district was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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January - 14 
On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldi
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On January 14, the LTTE cadres triggered off a powerful claymore mine targeting one civilian vehicle moving in the Kudakachchikudi area of Vavuniya district. Two army soldiers and the driver of the vehicle were killed in the explosion while three soldiers and another civilian were injured. The soldiers were providing escort to the vehicle which was carrying some materials to a quarry.
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January - 14 
On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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January - 14 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and an equal number of them injured during an encounter with the troops at Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 14 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 
A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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January - 15 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Parikariperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed five LTTE militants.
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January - 15 
Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search operation and recovered the dead body of one LTTE milit
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Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search operation and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with two hand grenades and one pouch.
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January - 15 
on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured during another exchange of fire between the
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on January 15, during a clash that erupted between the two sides at Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops killed three LTTE militants and injured two others. Separately, one soldier was killed and an unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured during another exchange of fire between the two sides in the same area. During another clash in the same area, troops killed one LTTE militant and injured two others.
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January - 15 
On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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On January 15, two soldiers were injured due the explosion of an LTTE anti-personnel mine in the Periyathampane area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 15 January - 16
Two more LTTE militants were killed and at least five of them injured due to artillery fire directed by the troops in area north of Janakapura on January 15 and 16.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed and at least five of them injured due to artillery fire directed by the troops in area north of Janakapura on January 15 and 16.
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January - 16 
A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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A day earlier, troops opened artillery fire towards an LTTE camp in the Kokkutoduvai area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring at least five of them.
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January - 16 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Eluttumadduwal.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, troops injured one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the encounter. Another soldier was injured due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Eluttumadduwal.
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January - 16 
In the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, troops confronted some infiltrating LTTE militants and killed one of them. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. One soldier who sustained gunshot injuries died later.
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In the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, troops confronted some infiltrating LTTE militants and killed one of them. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. One soldier who sustained gunshot injuries died later.
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January - 16 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area and killed one of them. Troops also destroyed one of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops stormed and destroyed another LTTE bunker in the Vilayathikulam area killing one militant.
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Navathkulama area and killed one of them. Troops also destroyed one of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops stormed and destroyed another LTTE bunker in the Vilayathikulam area killing one militant.
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January - 17 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Kurunchakulam area, troops killed four LTTE militants on January 17.
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January - 18 
On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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On January 18, troops destroyed an LTTE bunker in the Maruthamadu area in the Vavuniya district, killing four female militants.
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January - 18 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 19 
10 LTTE militants were killed by troops during three separate confrontations in the Pullippankiyarkulam, Villattikulam and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Troops also destroyed one bunker.
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10 LTTE militants were killed by troops during three separate confrontations in the Pullippankiyarkulam, Villattikulam and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Troops also destroyed one bunker.
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January - 19 
Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militant
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Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militants. Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the same area.
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January - 19 
OIn January 19, troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants in the Mullikulam and Villattikulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya district respectively, killing seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured.
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OIn January 19, troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants in the Mullikulam and Villattikulam areas of Mannar and Vavuniya district respectively, killing seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured.
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January - 19 
On the same day, troops killed four LTTE militants and injured 9 others when a clash erupted between the two sides in the same area. Two soldiers also sustained injuries.
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On the same day, troops killed four LTTE militants and injured 9 others when a clash erupted between the two sides in the same area. Two soldiers also sustained injuries.
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January - 19 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Janakapura FDL (forward defence line) in the Vavuniya district.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter at Janakapura FDL (forward defence line) in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 19 
Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants aboard a tractor moving north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle the troops killed two militants and injured one more. One soldier also got inured.
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Troops attacked another group of LTTE militants aboard a tractor moving north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. In the ensuing gun battle the troops killed two militants and injured one more. One soldier also got inured.
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January - 19 
Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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Troops on advance from their Chettukulam FDL in the Vvauniya district attacked and destroyed two LTTE trenches on January 19. Six LTTE militants were killed and 10 others injured in the incident.
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January - 19 
Troops operating ahead of the Janakapura FDL confronted a group of LTTE militants. Two militants were killed in the gun battle. One soldier was also injured.
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Troops operating ahead of the Janakapura FDL confronted a group of LTTE militants. Two militants were killed in the gun battle. One soldier was also injured.
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January - 19 
Two LTTE militants were killed and another injured as troops attacked and destroyed a bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district. During the attack one soldier was also killed and two others were injured.
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Two LTTE militants were killed and another injured as troops attacked and destroyed a bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district. During the attack one soldier was also killed and two others were injured.
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January - 19 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops in the Chettukulam and Pallikkulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops in the Chettukulam and Pallikkulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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January - 20 
During another confrontation in the Periyathampane area of the same district, troops killed two more militants.
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During another confrontation in the Periyathampane area of the same district, troops killed two more militants.
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January - 20 
One LTTE bunker and a hut at Navathkulama came under fire by the troops. Troops later conformed that two were killed while the bunker and the hut were destroyed.
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One LTTE bunker and a hut at Navathkulama came under fire by the troops. Troops later conformed that two were killed while the bunker and the hut were destroyed.
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January - 20 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weap
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, two 60 mm mortar bombs and 18 hand grenades.
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January - 20 
Troops attacked one more LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and killed two more militants.
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Troops attacked one more LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and killed two more militants.
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January - 21 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured during another clash between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 21 
Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56
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Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon in his possession.
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January - 22 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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January - 22 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed six more LTTE militants.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed six more LTTE militants.
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January - 22 
Four LTTE militants were injured when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Kallikulam area of the same district.
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Four LTTE militants were injured when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Kallikulam area of the same district.
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January - 22 
On January 22, the LTTE militants opened fire towards police personnel and troops conducting a search operation in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district, injuring two soldiers. One more soldier was wounded during another clash between the two sides at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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On January 22, the LTTE militants opened fire towards police personnel and troops conducting a search operation in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district, injuring two soldiers. One more soldier was wounded during another clash between the two sides at Villattikulam in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 22 
The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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The troops in the general area north of Janakapura confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed six of them.
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January - 22 
Two soldiers were injured during an encounter between LTTE militants and the troops in the Janakapura area.
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Two soldiers were injured during an encounter between LTTE militants and the troops in the Janakapura area.
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January - 23 
On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one micro pistol and one explosive laden su
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On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one micro pistol and one explosive laden suicide jacket.
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January - 23 
The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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The LTTE militants launched a mortar fire attack on the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district and injured four soldiers.
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January - 23 
Troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed one of them.
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Troops in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district launched an attack on a group of LTTE militants and killed one of them.
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January - 24 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in three separate attacks launched on the outfit’s bunkers at Anandankulam in the Vavuniya district on January 24, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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January - 24 
In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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In the Talaivankulam and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district on January 24, three soldiers were injured in a LTTE mortar and anti personnel mine explosions.
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January - 24 
LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Vannakulam area of Vavuniya district on January 24 and injured two soldiers who died later.
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LTTE militants opened fire towards the troops in the Vannakulam area of Vavuniya district on January 24 and injured two soldiers who died later.
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January - 24 
One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that occurred in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that occurred in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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January - 24 
One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that took place between the two sides in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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One more soldier was killed during a gun battle that took place between the two sides in the Nikawewa area of Vavuniya district on January 24.
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January - 24 
One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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One soldier was injured due to the explosion of a 60-mm mortar bomb in the Pullippankulam area of Vavuniya district. Elsewhere, another soldier sustained injuries due to the explosion of an anti-personnel mine at Marakayarkulam.
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January - 25 
At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injuries during the incident died later. Troops also de
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At least six LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when troops assaulted a pocket of militants who were firing at troops from a bunker in the Periyapandirichchan area of Vavuniya district. One soldier who received injuries during the incident died later. Troops also destroyed the bunker during the operation.
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January - 25 
In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the LTTE militants launched a mortar attack on troops
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In the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants on January 25. While one soldier was injured, damages to LTTE are yet to be ascertained. Another soldier was injured in the Vannakulam area when the LTTE militants launched a mortar attack on troops.
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January - 25 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militant were killed in Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two militant
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militant were killed in Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two militants in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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January - 25 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militants were killed in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two mil
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in six separate incidents on January 25. While two militants were killed in the Janakapura and Periyapandirichchan areas of Vavuniya district, two more militants were killed in the Nagarkovil and Kilaly areas of Jaffna district. Troops also killed two militants in the Kokkuthuduvai and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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January - 26 
During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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During a clash that erupted between the two sides at Villattikulam, the troops killed five militants.
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January - 26 
Four LTTE militants were injured by troops during an attack in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 26.
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Four LTTE militants were injured by troops during an attack in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 26.
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January - 26 
In a gun battle that erupted between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed two militants and neutralised two of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops launched an artillery attack on an LTTE cadre movement in the same area and killed two militants. Elsewhere, t
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In a gun battle that erupted between the two sides in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district, the troops killed two militants and neutralised two of their bunkers. Similarly, the troops launched an artillery attack on an LTTE cadre movement in the same area and killed two militants. Elsewhere, troops conducted search operations in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and killed two militants on January 26.
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January - 26 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during an encounter near the Kiriibbanwewa FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Vavuniya district.
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January - 26 
Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in three separate incidents at Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Kallikulam areas in the Vavuniya district on January 26. On the same day, troops killed another militant at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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Three LTTE militants were killed by the troops in three separate incidents at Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Kallikulam areas in the Vavuniya district on January 26. On the same day, troops killed another militant at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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January - 26 
Troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of the LTTE militants and killed two of them on January 26. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops as they repulsed an LTTE attempt to infiltr
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Troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of the LTTE militants and killed two of them on January 26. An unspecified number of militants were reported injured in the incident. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops as they repulsed an LTTE attempt to infiltrate into the Parayanalankulam area.
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January - 27 
A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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A day earlier, troops after observing the LTTE militants constructing a new bunker line in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district, launched an assault towards them and killed six militants.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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On January 27, troops killed three LTTE cadres who attempted to enter into the Kokkuthuduvai area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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January - 28 
During six separate clashes with the LTTE on January 28, the troops killed nine militants and injured five others in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. At Janakapura, militants fired artillery towards the troops killing one soldier.
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During six separate clashes with the LTTE on January 28, the troops killed nine militants and injured five others in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. At Janakapura, militants fired artillery towards the troops killing one soldier.
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January - 28 
The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was returning from Kilinochchi to Colombo. Police spo
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The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was returning from Kilinochchi to Colombo. Police spokesman Senior Deputy Inspector General N.K. Ilangakoon said, "Around 6kg of C4 explosives were concealed underneath the pair of sandals. Police also recovered two detonators, two barrels of surgical spirit and collection of stationeries inside the vehicle." The driver and his assistant were arrested by the police. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver was working for the Health Department for five years and was a frequent visitor to Wanni on official purposes. "A sister of the driver is believed to be working for the LTTE," informed the officer.
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January - 28 
Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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Troops at Umayaratuvarankulam launched an attack on an LTTE gathering and killed six militants.
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January - 29 
An LTTE bunker manned by two militants in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district was fired upon by the troops. Troops confirmed that the two militants were killed in the firing.
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An LTTE bunker manned by two militants in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district was fired upon by the troops. Troops confirmed that the two militants were killed in the firing.
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January - 29 
During two encounters in the Villattikulam and Kallikulam areas, the troops killed six militants and injured four others. One soldier was injured at Villattikulam.
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During two encounters in the Villattikulam and Kallikulam areas, the troops killed six militants and injured four others. One soldier was injured at Villattikulam.
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January - 29 
The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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The LTTE militants fired mortar rounds towards the troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district killing two soldiers and injuring another.
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January - 30 
During another confrontation between the two sides at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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During another confrontation between the two sides at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district, troops killed seven militants. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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January - 30 
Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam area and killed four of them. At Andankulam FDL in t
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Five LTTE militants who infiltrated into the general areas (areas under government control) at the Kokkuthuduvai FDL were killed in an encounter by the troops. Troops launched another attack on a group of LTTE militants moving in the Villattikulam area and killed four of them. At Andankulam FDL in the same district, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during two separate attacks.
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January - 30 
Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Two more soldiers received injuries in an APM explosion in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 31 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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January - 31 
Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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January - 31 
Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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Troops stormed an LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on January 31 and killed at least eight militants. An unspecified number militants sustained injuries in the incident.
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*Data till , March 27, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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