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Recovery of Arms:2007
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January - 2 
SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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SLA reports that troops recovered a hand grenade near the Unachchimadam Brigade in the Batticaloa district on January 2.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by t
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On January 10, troops confronted a concentration of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Kondagalchena area of Batticaloa district and killed at least 10 cadres of the outfit after overpowering them, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Four dead bodies were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the clashes. Earlier in the day, troops conducted a search in the same area and recovered three T-56 weapons and two claymore mines.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore mines of 5-kg each with 100 m of flexible wire, one h
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On January 10, troops killed eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Troops also recovered three T-56 weapons, three magazines, two claymore mines of 5-kg each with 100 m of flexible wire, one hand grenade, 90 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition rounds, an electrical detonator, a firing device, one pouch, one claymore pack, seven pairs of rubber slippers, one black jacket, two sarongs, a civil cap and four packets of biscuits.
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January - 10 
On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide capsule, two bicycles and Rs.340 (US$ 3) from the Ma
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On January 10, troops recovered one claymore mine with its remote circuit from Kokuvil, one hand grenade from Point Pedro and one T-56 weapon from the Varathipuram areas of Trincomalee district. Troops also recovered two hand grenades, one cyanide capsule, two bicycles and Rs.340 (US$ 3) from the Mavadivembu area of Batticaloa district. At Vadiri in the Jaffna district, troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine laid on the Jaffna - Point Pedro road.
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January - 10 
Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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Troops retaliated the LTTE fire in the Korakallimadu area of Batticaloa and subsequently recovered three T-56 weapons, one claymore mine, electronic detonators and 100 meters of wire length and a three-wheeler from the incident site.
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountered a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, i
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Troops shot dead five cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who confronted them while on a foot patrol in the Batticaloa district on January 14, according to Associated Press. Troops on foot patrol in the Vandaramoolai area encountered a group of LTTE cadres and killed one of them, identified as Dileep of LTTE Intelligence Wing and recovered one T-56 Mark II weapon, 148 ammunition, five T-56 magazines, one pack, two albums, one dog tag (No0826) and a few other items in his possession, adds Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During further search operation in the same area troops recovered one more cadre’s dead body, identified as Shankar, a senior cadre of the LTTE Military Wing, on January 15. ‘Major’ Shankar’s main task had been to collect extortion from Tamil civilians, adds Colombo Page. Details of the three other cadres killed during the operation were not available.
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January - 16 
Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on January 16 despite heavy LTTE resistance, reports Sri
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Troops in Panichchankerny, south of Ichchalanpatthu and its suburbs, in the Batticaloa district, after overrunning the 3rd defence line of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cleared the village areas, killing at least 30 of its cadres on January 16 despite heavy LTTE resistance, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops were in the process of consolidating their positions after taking control of the third defence line of the LTTE when last reports came in. Troops found the dead bodies of at least 30 cadres lying scattered in the area, close to the captured LTTE defence line in Panichchankerny and Kadjuwatta areas. They also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. However, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net said 40 Sri Lankan soldiers were killed and that the outfit lost only seven cadres, adds Associated Press
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January - 18 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's efforts to take the outfit-held areas, but denied that
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops advanced into the outfit-held territory in Batticaloa district on January 18, reports Associated Press. Rasiah Ilanthirayan, a LTTE spokesperson, confirmed the Military's efforts to take the outfit-held areas, but denied that four cadres were killed. "They are trying to enter into our areas, but our fighters are resisting successfully," he said. Daily News adds that security forces (SFs) took complete control over territories from Kadjuwatte to Panichenkerni and Ichchilampattu and Uppural areas after consolidating their positions in the newly captured areas. According to a spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security, SFs recovered three T-56 rifles, an LTTE Communication Set and a machine gun following the clashes with the LTTE.
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January - 20 
Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Mankerny troops recovered one claymore
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Troops recovered one hand grenade at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district. Further, on January 20, troops recovered two double cabs, one tractor and one Canter vehicle destroyed by terrorists from the Verugal area in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Mankerny troops recovered one claymore mine, two hand grenades and one detonator.
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January - 21 
The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG, two T-56 automatic rifles, a communication devic
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The Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net quoting S. Seeralan, the LTTE deputy political head in Batticaloa district, reports that two SLA soldiers were killed and four others wounded by the LTTE cadres at Vavunathivu on Jnauary 21-night. One PK LMG, one AK LMG, two T-56 automatic rifles, a communication device, 10 handgrenades and rounds were captured by the LTTE.
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January - 21 
Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a la
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Troops confronted a group of about 75 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were attempting to escape towards Toppigala from the Vakarai area in Batticaloa district on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Official sources confirmed that at least 18 LTTE cadres were killed and a large number sustained injuries in the incident. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered four dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, one RPG, one 12.7 weapon and 18 T-56 assault rifles.
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January - 23 
The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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The dead body of one senior LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, one hand grenade and a detonator was recovered by troops on route clearing operation in the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district t, according to SLA reports.
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January - 26 
A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre
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A group of LTTE cadres fired at troops on foot patrol in the general area of Sittharu Buddhist temple in Trincomalee on January 26. Security Forces (SF) successfully retaliated forcing the LTTE cadres to flee. During a subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with pistol and communication equipment.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a home guard suspected to be linked to the LTTE, and following his interrogation recovered a claymore mine, a 81-mm Mortar bomb, two hand grenades, a detonator, 1m length detonator code and an electric circuit, hidden at his residence at Jayanthiyaya in the Valaichchen
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a home guard suspected to be linked to the LTTE, and following his interrogation recovered a claymore mine, a 81-mm Mortar bomb, two hand grenades, a detonator, 1m length detonator code and an electric circuit, hidden at his residence at Jayanthiyaya in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district, reports Ministry of Defence Website.
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February - 8 
In a search operation in the same area troops found an abandoned LTTE suicide boat laden with claymore mines at Paldenai beach area in Vakare. Among other recoveries from the same area were a tractor with its trailer, two motorbikes, eight anti personnel mines, two magazines with live ammunition, tw
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In a search operation in the same area troops found an abandoned LTTE suicide boat laden with claymore mines at Paldenai beach area in Vakare. Among other recoveries from the same area were a tractor with its trailer, two motorbikes, eight anti personnel mines, two magazines with live ammunition, two LTTE dog tags and one LTTE identity card.
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February - 10 
Troops also recovered one 120 mm mortar bipod without wheels, four claymore mines and 17 anti personnel mines, from Ilandamodu in Vakarai, according to defence ministry sources.
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Troops also recovered one 120 mm mortar bipod without wheels, four claymore mines and 17 anti personnel mines, from Ilandamodu in Vakarai, according to defence ministry sources.
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February - 10 
Troops recovered five more anti-personnel mines from Verugal in Vakarai area on February 10.
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Troops recovered five more anti-personnel mines from Verugal in Vakarai area on February 10.
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February - 17 
During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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During a separate search operation in Vaharai, on February 17, 28 T 56 assault rifles, and an RPG were recovered.
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February - 21 
One 120 misfire toolkit, five boat engines and a generator was recovered from the Echchalampaththu area in the Batticaloa district.
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One 120 misfire toolkit, five boat engines and a generator was recovered from the Echchalampaththu area in the Batticaloa district.
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March - 1 
Special Task Force (STF) troops, after intercepting a movement of LTTE cadres in the general area of Kallady in Batticaloa district, opened fire and killed three of them on March 1 (today)-morning. STF troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one claymore mine, four hand grenades and o
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Special Task Force (STF) troops, after intercepting a movement of LTTE cadres in the general area of Kallady in Batticaloa district, opened fire and killed three of them on March 1 (today)-morning. STF troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines, one claymore mine, four hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the place.
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March - 11 
An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearl
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An encounter took place between soldiers on route clearing duties and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at Unnichchi, area between Chenkalady and Mahaoya, in the Batticaloa district on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. During ensuing confrontation, troops killed nearly twenty LTTE cadres and injured a large number of them. Subsequently, troops conducted a search in the area and recovered fourteen LTTE dead bodies, ten T-56 weapons, two RPGs, one sniper gun and five mobile phones from the area. One soldier was killed and other ten were injured during the incident.
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March - 14 
On March 14, troops in Batticaloa district recovered two 81-mm mortar bombs and one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectile from the Kirimichchi area. Troops also recovered one K 400 type hand grenade from the Mavady area of Jaffna district
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On March 14, troops in Batticaloa district recovered two 81-mm mortar bombs and one Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectile from the Kirimichchi area. Troops also recovered one K 400 type hand grenade from the Mavady area of Jaffna district
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March - 16 
SFs arrested two terrorists, including a female, who were trying to explode a hand grenade on the troops conducting routine checking procedures at a roadblock in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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SFs arrested two terrorists, including a female, who were trying to explode a hand grenade on the troops conducting routine checking procedures at a roadblock in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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March - 19 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vellaveli area of Batticaloa district on March 19, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon, four claymore mines, one intercom set, four hand grenades and two electronic detonators along with th
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel killed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vellaveli area of Batticaloa district on March 19, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). One T-56 weapon, four claymore mines, one intercom set, four hand grenades and two electronic detonators along with the dead bodies were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 21 
More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadr
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More than 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres are believed to be dead and four Security Forces (SFs) were killed, when a fierce battle erupted between troops and the outfit cadres in the Batticaloa district on March 21, said Military officials according to Colombo Page. The outfit cadres continued to fire artillery and mortars at the Kumburumalai, Siththandi, Black Bridge, Mavedivembu and Chenkaladi Army camps, while at the same time a group of 300 outfit cadres attempted to infiltrate the camps in small groups. The indiscriminate shelling injured many civilians and severely damaged their houses. SFs retaliated with mortar and small arms fire, which killed more than 30 outfit cadres and injured many others. During the mortar attack four soldiers were killed and 14 were injured. In the search operation following the attack, six T-56 assault rifles, a LMG, a RPG, a Bangalore Torpedo and a large stock of ammunition were recovered by the troops. "Eight LTTE bodies were recovered in the search operation and according to LTTE communication intercepts over 30 cadres were seriously injured and were being taken to Thoppigala area," the official said. Following the attack Sri Lanka Air Force struck identified outfit’s targets in south of Vavunathivu area where the SFs believe the Tigers moved in after their failed attack. Meanwhile, LTTE spokesman Rasiah Ilanthirayan confirmed that the outfit had launched a "pre-emptive strike on military build-ups", adding, the aim was to prevent the military entering villages, disrupting harvests and scaring locals away, according to Associated Press. He admitted eight cadres of the outfit died in the fighting.
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March - 28 
A statement by the Military said troops also seized a large number of mines, improvised explosive devices, guns and other weapons left behind by fleeing Tiger cadres in the face of advancing troops from Kokkadicholai, to the south of Batticaloa in the East, according to The Hindu. "Troops now consol
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A statement by the Military said troops also seized a large number of mines, improvised explosive devices, guns and other weapons left behind by fleeing Tiger cadres in the face of advancing troops from Kokkadicholai, to the south of Batticaloa in the East, according to The Hindu. "Troops now consolidating the surrounding areas came across an air-conditioned, luxurious LTTE conference hall with most modern facilities, which was built in secrecy and used as their main centre of activities, it said. An LTTE structure near Kokkadicholai junction for production of liquor too fell into the hands of the advancing troops. The Military said the outfit had been using the Kokkadicholai area to launch artillery attacks, including the recent one on diplomats and Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe when they landed in Weber Stadium in Batticaloa town. "With the fall of Kokkadicholai, troops have regained the control in the areas to the south and west of Batticaloa town and surrounding areas".
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March - 30 
Troops recovered two LTTE dead bodies from the Innorvillu area of Batticaloa district on March 30. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered.
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Troops recovered two LTTE dead bodies from the Innorvillu area of Batticaloa district on March 30. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered.
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March - 31 
A day earlier, troops retaliated a LTTE attack at Mailawadduwan in the Vavunativu area and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre and one T 56 weapon from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated a LTTE attack at Mailawadduwan in the Vavunativu area and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre and one T 56 weapon from the incident site.
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March - 31 
On March 31, one dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered along with one T56 weapon, four magazines, 104 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, a dog tag and a field dressing from the Kalkuda area.
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On March 31, one dead body of an LTTE cadre was recovered along with one T56 weapon, four magazines, 104 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade, a dog tag and a field dressing from the Kalkuda area.
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April - 2 
On April 2, troops recovered three 130-mm artillery bombs from the Kaddumurivukulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kadiraveli, two claymore mines weighing, six communication sets, one radio antenna, forty five dog tags and a stock of stationeries were recovered by troops. Similarly, troo
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On April 2, troops recovered three 130-mm artillery bombs from the Kaddumurivukulam area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kadiraveli, two claymore mines weighing, six communication sets, one radio antenna, forty five dog tags and a stock of stationeries were recovered by troops. Similarly, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and twenty rounds of ball ammunition from the Periyapuppodai area.
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April - 2 
Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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April - 3 
Several areas to the northwest of the newly captured Kokadicholai were captured by troops on April 3, including one LTTE 120-mm mortar launching base and the Navarathnam base, reports SLA. Troops also recovered a haul of arms and ammunition, a LTTE propaganda van, two backhoes and a paddy store. "We
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Several areas to the northwest of the newly captured Kokadicholai were captured by troops on April 3, including one LTTE 120-mm mortar launching base and the Navarathnam base, reports SLA. Troops also recovered a haul of arms and ammunition, a LTTE propaganda van, two backhoes and a paddy store. "We have captured four bases without confrontation," said Brig. Samarasinghe, according to Reuters.
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April - 4 
A day earlier, troops on duty at Morakotanchchenai in the Batticaloa arrested one LTTE cadre along with two hand grenades.
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A day earlier, troops on duty at Morakotanchchenai in the Batticaloa arrested one LTTE cadre along with two hand grenades.
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April - 4 
On April 4, a double cab of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), identified as "Non-Violent Peace Force", working in Trincomalee was seized with a hand grenade. Two suspects were also arrested.
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On April 4, a double cab of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), identified as "Non-Violent Peace Force", working in Trincomalee was seized with a hand grenade. Two suspects were also arrested.
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April - 4 
Troops recovered two 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade, two Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectiles, four 130-mm artillery bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and eighty 12.7 ammunition during de-mining from the Kaddumuruvikulam and Kadjuwatta areas. Troops also recovered one T-56 wea
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Troops recovered two 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade, two Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher projectiles, four 130-mm artillery bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one hand grenade and eighty 12.7 ammunition during de-mining from the Kaddumuruvikulam and Kadjuwatta areas. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon from the Kathiraveli area of the same district.
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April - 8 
SFs were fired upon by the LTTE cadres in hiding in the Rukam area of Batticaloa district. Security force personnel retaliated LTTE fire and subsequently recovered three LTTE dead bodies and five T-56 weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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SFs were fired upon by the LTTE cadres in hiding in the Rukam area of Batticaloa district. Security force personnel retaliated LTTE fire and subsequently recovered three LTTE dead bodies and five T-56 weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also injured in the incident.
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April - 20 
On the same day, troops in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district arrested three LTTE suspects when three hand grenades were found from their travelling bags.
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On the same day, troops in the Siththandi area of Batticaloa district arrested three LTTE suspects when three hand grenades were found from their travelling bags.
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April - 21 
A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 23 
On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 24 
On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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On April 24, troops opened fire after observing suspicious movement of LTTE cadres in the Kumburumulla area of Batticaloa district and during a subsequent search operation recovered one magazine with 26 rounds of ammunition and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 30 
Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RP
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Troops also recovered one Anti-Personnel Mine (APM) from the areas between Kuruniyankulam and Peraru of Trincomalee district. During another clearing operation in the areas between Marapalam and Venpavadduvan of Batticaloa district, troops found 24 APMs, 45 APM fuses, one SFG 82 hand grenade, one RPG bomb and 17 claymore accessories on April 28.
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May - 4 
Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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Security forces also recovered two claymore mines, 14 pressure mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, 16 detonators, 2.5 m long detonator cord, three batteries, three range tables, eight LTTE uniform sets from the Vavunativu area in Batticaloa district on May 4.
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May - 4 
Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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Special Task Force (STF) personnel recovered four LTTE suicide jackets hidden in an archway to a Sivam Kovil premises in the Kokkadicholai area of Batticaloa district.
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May - 6 
STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T
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STF personnel during a search operation at Porativu to arrest a LTTE cadre from a house in the Palugramam area of Batticaloa district were fired upon by the outfit’s cadre hiding inside the house. In retaliation, the troops killed the LTTE cadre and also recovered one T-56 rifle, 71 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, three T-56 magazines, two T-81 rifles and a set of LTTE web equipment from inside the house.
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May - 11 
Troops recovered four Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) from the Marapalama area of Batticaloa district on May 11.
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Troops recovered four Anti-Personnel Mines (APMs) from the Marapalama area of Batticaloa district on May 11.
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May - 12 
On the same day, troops launched an attack on LTTE cadres at Kawattamunai in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three magazines, 120 live rounds of ammunition and 10-kg of grass from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops launched an attack on LTTE cadres at Kawattamunai in the Valachchenai area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three magazines, 120 live rounds of ammunition and 10-kg of grass from the incident site.
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May - 21 
Troops recovered an abandoned suicide boat with four claymore mines from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district on May 21.
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Troops recovered an abandoned suicide boat with four claymore mines from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district on May 21.
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May - 22 
A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTT
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A day earlier, one LTTE cadre hiding inside a house opened fire towards security forces (SFs) conducting search operations at Kannankadu in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district, injuring one soldier who succumbed to his injuries later, reported Sri Lanka Army. In retaliation, troops killed the LTTE cadre. Subsequently, troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one pistol, one communication set, six claymore bombs, one hand grenade, one GPMG weapon, one photograph with LTTE chief Prabhakaran, one computer hard disc, several dresses worn by Muslims, five bundles of currency notes. During further search operations, SF personnel recovered the dead bodies of six LTTE cadres along with a T-56 weapon from Thalayaya in the same area.
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May - 27 
On May 27, troops recovered a LTTE suicide boat with four claymore mines installed in its front tubes from Komathalamadu lagoon in the same district, Colombo Page reported. The claymore mines were fixed to detonate with a single ignition.
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On May 27, troops recovered a LTTE suicide boat with four claymore mines installed in its front tubes from Komathalamadu lagoon in the same district, Colombo Page reported. The claymore mines were fixed to detonate with a single ignition.
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May - 28 
A day earlier, STF personnel recovered one LTTE suicide jacket of three kilograms packed with high intensity explosives and a detonator from the Kallady area in Batticaloa district, SLA reports.
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A day earlier, STF personnel recovered one LTTE suicide jacket of three kilograms packed with high intensity explosives and a detonator from the Kallady area in Batticaloa district, SLA reports.
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May - 31 
On the same day, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack in the Kinnya area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with a T-56 weapon, reported SLA.
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On the same day, troops retaliated to a LTTE attack in the Kinnya area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with a T-56 weapon, reported SLA.
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May - 31 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, three electronic detonators, one Radio set (ICOM), a length of detonator code, one kilogram of C-4 explosive, two remote controllers, 14 pouches, two water tanks and an empty water barrel from a jungle patch at Kusalanai in the area south of Thoppigala.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, three electronic detonators, one Radio set (ICOM), a length of detonator code, one kilogram of C-4 explosive, two remote controllers, 14 pouches, two water tanks and an empty water barrel from a jungle patch at Kusalanai in the area south of Thoppigala.
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June - 3 
Troops recovered 685 anti-personnel mines, bombs and other explosives during search operations in the Verugal, Pankudaveli and Panichchankerni villages, according to Associated Press.
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Troops recovered 685 anti-personnel mines, bombs and other explosives during search operations in the Verugal, Pankudaveli and Panichchankerni villages, according to Associated Press.
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June - 4 
Troops recovered three 12.7 heavy machine gun (HMG) ammunition drums, three 12.7 HMG link belts, and 180 rounds of ammunition from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops recovered 671 anti-personnel mines, 20 claymore mines, 17 mortar para bombs, 76 mortar fuses and one a
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Troops recovered three 12.7 heavy machine gun (HMG) ammunition drums, three 12.7 HMG link belts, and 180 rounds of ammunition from the Panichchankerni area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops recovered 671 anti-personnel mines, 20 claymore mines, 17 mortar para bombs, 76 mortar fuses and one anti-tank mine from the Verugal area. At Pankunaweli, troops found two claymore mines, 2-kg of C-4 explosives, one anti tank mine, 69 rounds of ammunition and 14 APMs.
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June - 10 
Troops recovered five hundred and ninety seven 82-mm mortar bombs and three anti-tank mines from the Verugal area of Batticaloa district on January 10, SLA reports.
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Troops recovered five hundred and ninety seven 82-mm mortar bombs and three anti-tank mines from the Verugal area of Batticaloa district on January 10, SLA reports.
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June - 12 
Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation with troops at Pulipanchikulam in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of the four LTTE cadres along wi
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Four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during confrontation with troops at Pulipanchikulam in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district on June 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of the four LTTE cadres along with two claymore mines of 6-kg each and three hand grenades.
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June - 14 
On the same day, troops recovered 10 anti-personnel mines from the Pankunaweli area of Batticaloa district, reported SLA.
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On the same day, troops recovered 10 anti-personnel mines from the Pankunaweli area of Batticaloa district, reported SLA.
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June - 19 
Security forces (SFs) foiled a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to infiltrate the civilian-inhabited Kalkudah village in the Batticaloa district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two
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Security forces (SFs) foiled a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to infiltrate the civilian-inhabited Kalkudah village in the Batticaloa district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. During a subsequent search operation, SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE cadres along with two hand grenades and two claymore mines.
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June - 20 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition from the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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June - 21 
Troops recovered 32 anti-personnel mines from the Mavadiodai area of Batticaloa district. Separately, one claymore mine was recovered from the Kadawana area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops recovered 32 anti-personnel mines from the Mavadiodai area of Batticaloa district. Separately, one claymore mine was recovered from the Kadawana area of Trincomalee district.
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June - 22 
During another search operation, SFs recovered 1600 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, fourteen 81-mm bomb cartridges and several pieces of explosive devices from the Mankerni area of Batticaloa district. At Katuvelikulam, troops recovered 16 APMs.
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During another search operation, SFs recovered 1600 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, fourteen 81-mm bomb cartridges and several pieces of explosive devices from the Mankerni area of Batticaloa district. At Katuvelikulam, troops recovered 16 APMs.
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June - 22 
Security forces (SFs) engaged in clearing operations in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 22 and subsequently recovered fifteen dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, reports Colombo Page. Six T-56 weapons, one grenade la
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Security forces (SFs) engaged in clearing operations in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 22 and subsequently recovered fifteen dead bodies of the LTTE cadres, reports Colombo Page. Six T-56 weapons, one grenade launcher, two rocket propeller guns, two multi purpose machine guns, ninety-six anti personnel mines (APMs) and several other warlike items were also recovered from the area.
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June - 23 
On June 23, troops on clearing operation found one Anti Tank mine and five Anti Personal mines from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district.
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On June 23, troops on clearing operation found one Anti Tank mine and five Anti Personal mines from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district.
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June - 23 
One LTTE terrorist, who tried to run away after throwing a hand grenade at the patrolling troops at Kaluwankerni of Batticaloa district, was shot dead by troops on June 23. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one micro pistol and three pistol magazines with 15 ammunit
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One LTTE terrorist, who tried to run away after throwing a hand grenade at the patrolling troops at Kaluwankerni of Batticaloa district, was shot dead by troops on June 23. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one micro pistol and three pistol magazines with 15 ammunition from the site.
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June - 24 
On June 24, troops in the Kaluwankerni area of Batticaloa district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, pistol pouch with two magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition, two cyanide capsules and Rupees 13,650 in cash from his possession inside a Hindu Temple. He had committed
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On June 24, troops in the Kaluwankerni area of Batticaloa district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one micro pistol, pistol pouch with two magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition, two cyanide capsules and Rupees 13,650 in cash from his possession inside a Hindu Temple. He had committed suicide by swallowing cyanide, sources added.
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June - 25 
On the same day, LTTE blew up a bridge that connected Karadiyanaru with Thoppigala road in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Meanwhile, advancing troops in the Thoppigala area found polythene sacks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees emblem which contained dry rations fo
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On the same day, LTTE blew up a bridge that connected Karadiyanaru with Thoppigala road in the Batticaloa district, reported Colombo Page. Meanwhile, advancing troops in the Thoppigala area found polythene sacks with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees emblem which contained dry rations for the Internally Displaced Persons, but was used by the LTTE to cover up their bunkers. An unnamed military official said that security forces during the weekend came across a number of LTTE’s destroyed bunkers, public buildings, vehicles and many other items. Troops also collected a large stock of arms, ammunition and various explosives abandoned by the withdrawing LTTE cadres.
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June - 28 
Troops killed at least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on June 28-morning, reported Sri Lanka Army. They also recovered an unspecified number of hand grenades and a radio set from the incident site.
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Troops killed at least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on June 28-morning, reported Sri Lanka Army. They also recovered an unspecified number of hand grenades and a radio set from the incident site.
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July - 1 
In a separate incident, Civil Defence Force personnel on duty at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district fired at a group of LTTE cadres who were fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district. They also recovered one T-56 weapon, a micro pistol, one laptop computer, four stretchers and
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In a separate incident, Civil Defence Force personnel on duty at Thambalagamuwa in the Trincomalee district fired at a group of LTTE cadres who were fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district. They also recovered one T-56 weapon, a micro pistol, one laptop computer, four stretchers and a stock of dry ration left behind by the fleeing LTTE cadres.
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July - 3 
SFs captured two more LTTE camps in the areas around Thoppigala in Batticaloa district during last three days and also recovered 300 anti-personnel mines from the area.
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SFs captured two more LTTE camps in the areas around Thoppigala in Batticaloa district during last three days and also recovered 300 anti-personnel mines from the area.
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July - 4 
Troops conducting clearing operations in the areas southeast of Thopppigala recovered 39 anti-personnel mines (APM), three claymore mines, 20-ft of wire, three 120- mm bombs, ninety 60-mm mortar bombs, three RPG bombs, two T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar, four explosive devices, four belt order, one
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Troops conducting clearing operations in the areas southeast of Thopppigala recovered 39 anti-personnel mines (APM), three claymore mines, 20-ft of wire, three 120- mm bombs, ninety 60-mm mortar bombs, three RPG bombs, two T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar, four explosive devices, four belt order, one pouch, one hundred and twenty 60-mm mortar cartridges, ninety 60-mm mortar fuses and one generator on July 4.
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July - 8 
Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incide
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Troops retaliated when a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire towards them at Sittandy in the Batticaloa district on July 8. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule from the incident site.
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July - 9 
A day earlier, 16 anti-personnel mines were recovered from the Periyawaddavan area of Batticaloa district and Kambiliweva in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, 16 anti-personnel mines were recovered from the Periyawaddavan area of Batticaloa district and Kambiliweva in the Welioya region of Vavuniya district.
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July - 11 
On July 11, four T-56 weapons, one RPG, one RPG bomb, two claymore mines, six electric detonators, six T-56 magazines and one claymore mine stand was recovered by troops from the Kristokulam area of Batticaloa district.
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On July 11, four T-56 weapons, one RPG, one RPG bomb, two claymore mines, six electric detonators, six T-56 magazines and one claymore mine stand was recovered by troops from the Kristokulam area of Batticaloa district.
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July - 14 
Troops recovered a hand grenade from Abeypura temple in the Trincomalee district. Similarly troops recovered one hand grenade from Miravadi in Batticaloa district. Further, Vavuniya Police recovered one hand grenade from the Nelumkulam area.
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Troops recovered a hand grenade from Abeypura temple in the Trincomalee district. Similarly troops recovered one hand grenade from Miravadi in Batticaloa district. Further, Vavuniya Police recovered one hand grenade from the Nelumkulam area.
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July - 15 
Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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Troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one light machine gun and one anti-tank mine from the Miyankallu area of Batticaloa district. A day earlier, troops conducting search at Kajuwatta recovered fifty nine 81-mm mortars.
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July - 15 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Sittandi in the Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and two T-56 weapons from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres at Sittandi in the Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres and two T-56 weapons from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 15 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres at Ransarathenna and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with three T-56 assault rifles, one sniper rifle, one detonator, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three meter long detonator cord, three hand grenades, four LTTE caps and one water bot
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE cadres at Ransarathenna and recovered the dead body of one LTTE cadre along with three T-56 assault rifles, one sniper rifle, one detonator, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three meter long detonator cord, three hand grenades, four LTTE caps and one water bottle.
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July - 16 
Two LTTE cadres fleeing for the Thoppigala area were arrested by troops at Kunjakulam in the Batticaloa district and also recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher with three rounds, one SFG hand grenade, one LTTE combat uniform, one cyanide capsule and one dog tag from the incident site.
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Two LTTE cadres fleeing for the Thoppigala area were arrested by troops at Kunjakulam in the Batticaloa district and also recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher with three rounds, one SFG hand grenade, one LTTE combat uniform, one cyanide capsule and one dog tag from the incident site.
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July - 18 
On July 18, troops conducting the clearing operations in Thoppigala area recovered a multi-barrel rocket launcher, left behind by the LTTE cadres, at a location close to Omunugala in the North West of Narakamula.
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On July 18, troops conducting the clearing operations in Thoppigala area recovered a multi-barrel rocket launcher, left behind by the LTTE cadres, at a location close to Omunugala in the North West of Narakamula.
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July - 18 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre in the Karuwankerni area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of the slain outfit’s cadre along with one pistol, one magazine, six 9- mm rounds and a fake identity card from the incident site, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 19 
Troops engaged in clearing operations in the Tharavikulam, Meeyankolla, Kanthankulam, Erallaikulam, Naveenagala, Allayaodi areas of Batticaloa district recovered eighty four anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns (RPG) charges, three RPG bombs, five stretchers, one cloth roll, one T-56 fix
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Troops engaged in clearing operations in the Tharavikulam, Meeyankolla, Kanthankulam, Erallaikulam, Naveenagala, Allayaodi areas of Batticaloa district recovered eighty four anti personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns (RPG) charges, three RPG bombs, five stretchers, one cloth roll, one T-56 fix butt weapon, eighty one 7.62 mm ball ammo boxes, three hundred anti personnel mines, five claymore blocks, five pressure mine blocks, two LTTE uniform kits and three thousand two hundred and nine photographs of dead LTTE cadres.
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July - 20 
At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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At Tharavikulam, southeast of Thoppigala, troops recovered 70 kg of high explosives and 1000 detonators on July 20. During another search conducted in the Shanthiveli area, troops found one T-56 weapon and a magazine.
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July - 22 
Search operations conducted in the Anaikottai and Nallur area of Jaffna district, Uyilankulm in the Vavuniya district and Tharavikulam and Perillaweli in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered six T-56 weapons, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 98 feet of detonator cord, three hand grenades, 32 anti-
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Search operations conducted in the Anaikottai and Nallur area of Jaffna district, Uyilankulm in the Vavuniya district and Tharavikulam and Perillaweli in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered six T-56 weapons, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 98 feet of detonator cord, three hand grenades, 32 anti-personnel mines, 48 fuses, two claymore mines, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two electric detonators and one radio cover.
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July - 23 
On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymor
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On the same day, troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Periyaveram area of Batticaloa district. At Navinegala, 1000 rounds of MPMG (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) ammunition and 6000 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the troops. During another search operation, troops recovered one claymore mine weighing 2.5 kg and three motor bikes at Thihilaweddy.
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July - 23 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel attacked one more group of LTTE cadres, fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, at Mailambaweli area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the outfit’s cadres. However, the number of slain LTTE cadres is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile,
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel attacked one more group of LTTE cadres, fleeing from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, at Mailambaweli area and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the outfit’s cadres. However, the number of slain LTTE cadres is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, STF personnel recovered one Light Machine Gun (LMG), three T-56 assault rifles, one LMG drum, three T-56 magazines, eighty one T-56 live ammunition rounds, two claymore mines, seven hand grenades and a number of electric detonators.
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July - 25 
A day earlier, troops conducting clearing operations in the general areas (area under Government control) of Thilaweddy and Thekkanchenai, west of Batticaloa, recovered a LTTE detonator cord of 72 ft, two LTTE uniform sets, a 15 ft long LTTE uniform cloth, one hand grenade, rear part of a shotgun an
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A day earlier, troops conducting clearing operations in the general areas (area under Government control) of Thilaweddy and Thekkanchenai, west of Batticaloa, recovered a LTTE detonator cord of 72 ft, two LTTE uniform sets, a 15 ft long LTTE uniform cloth, one hand grenade, rear part of a shotgun and six anti-personnel mines.
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July - 26 
On July 26, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Aandankulam area of Batticaloa district and killed one of them. Troops also recovered one radio set and an M-14 hand grenade from his possession.
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On July 26, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres in the Aandankulam area of Batticaloa district and killed one of them. Troops also recovered one radio set and an M-14 hand grenade from his possession.
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July - 26 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine weighing about 2.5-kg and two remote controllers from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 26.
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine weighing about 2.5-kg and two remote controllers from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district on July 26.
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July - 29 
Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, on
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Troops in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district conducted a search operation on July 29 and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 82-mm mortar, one 60-mm mortar, one MPMG weapon, one LMG weapon, one sniper weapon, twenty four T-56 weapons, one 40-mm grenade launcher, twenty 120-mm mortar bombs, one hundred and twenty five 82-mm mortar bombs, one 10-kg claymore bomb, nine claymore bombs, sixty T-56 magazines, 197 detonators, 144 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 325 jonny mines, six hundred and five T-56 ammunition, four hundred 82-mm mortar cartridges, one hundred and three 82 mm mortar bomb fuses and 76 jonny bomb fuses.
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July - 30 
Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Narakamulla and Aliyaudey in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, SLA reports. The recovery included One hundred fifty eight T-56 Weapons, 26 heavy machine guns, 20 rocket propeller grenade launchers, one 40 mm grenade launcher, seven 81 mm
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Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Narakamulla and Aliyaudey in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district, SLA reports. The recovery included One hundred fifty eight T-56 Weapons, 26 heavy machine guns, 20 rocket propeller grenade launchers, one 40 mm grenade launcher, seven 81 mm mortars, two 82 mm mortars, one 120 mm mortar, two 120 mm mortar gun carriers, one anti-aircraft gun, three GPS machines, 10 claymore mines, 50 meters of detonator codes and 50 meters of safety code. Elsewhere, at Kiliveddi, troops recovered 26 claymore mines, 61 anti-personnel mines, three pressure mines, 25 kg of C4 explosives and 250 detonators.
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August - 1 
SFs also recovered an ant-aircraft missile, a large stock of T-56 weapons, claymore mines, mortar bombs, anti-personnel mines (APMs), ammunition rounds and other warlike items during search operations in the Thoppigala, Motagala and Meeyankolla areas on July 30. The seizure included, one Multi Purpo
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SFs also recovered an ant-aircraft missile, a large stock of T-56 weapons, claymore mines, mortar bombs, anti-personnel mines (APMs), ammunition rounds and other warlike items during search operations in the Thoppigala, Motagala and Meeyankolla areas on July 30. The seizure included, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one shot gun, fourteen T-56 weapons and three APMs, six-hundred and forty seven 60-mm mortar bombs, seven 120-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar bipod, nineteen 120-mm mortar aimers, four hundred and ninety-seven 82-mm mortar bombs, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 27 claymore mines, one MPMG Bipod, 36-kgs of C-4 explosives, 200-kgs of TNT explosives, two pressure mines, 85 Banglore torpedoes, four MPMG ammunition boxes and 19 ammunition boxes.
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August - 2 
Army troops recovered 21 anti-personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns, two rocket propeller gun chargers and 510 rounds of T-56 ammunition hidden under a shrub from the general area of Vakarai in the Batticaloa district on August 2.
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Army troops recovered 21 anti-personnel mines, two rocket propeller guns, two rocket propeller gun chargers and 510 rounds of T-56 ammunition hidden under a shrub from the general area of Vakarai in the Batticaloa district on August 2.
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August - 4 
On the same day, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mudagala area of Batticaloa district recovered one disposable RPG, one claymore mine, two firing devices, two T-56 weapons, 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, fifty two detonators and 11 claymore mine remote controllers.
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On the same day, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Mudagala area of Batticaloa district recovered one disposable RPG, one claymore mine, two firing devices, two T-56 weapons, 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, fifty two detonators and 11 claymore mine remote controllers.
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August - 5 
Elsewhere, on August 5, Special Task Force personnel recovered four hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, seventy T-56 ammunition rounds and a webbing kit from the Palugamam area.
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Elsewhere, on August 5, Special Task Force personnel recovered four hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, seventy T-56 ammunition rounds and a webbing kit from the Palugamam area.
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August - 6 
Separately, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district recovered twenty one thousand T-56 ammunition, four SFG 87 hand grenades and one C-1 Argus hand grenade at Narakamulla on August 6.
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Separately, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district recovered twenty one thousand T-56 ammunition, four SFG 87 hand grenades and one C-1 Argus hand grenade at Narakamulla on August 6.
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August - 8 
Further, 1000 live T-56 ammunition rounds were recovered by troops at Nevenagala.
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Further, 1000 live T-56 ammunition rounds were recovered by troops at Nevenagala.
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August - 8 
On the same day, troops recovered 6750 live rounds of T-56 ammunition along with 17 anti personnel mines from the Thoppigala jungle in the Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, troops recovered 6750 live rounds of T-56 ammunition along with 17 anti personnel mines from the Thoppigala jungle in the Batticaloa district.
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August - 9 
A day earlier, troops recovered one claymore mine, one anti-tank mine, two APMs, two T-56 weapons, three torpedoes and three partly-burnt T-56 weapons from the same location.
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A day earlier, troops recovered one claymore mine, one anti-tank mine, two APMs, two T-56 weapons, three torpedoes and three partly-burnt T-56 weapons from the same location.
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August - 9 
At Pulipanchikal, troops recovered 40 APMs.
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At Pulipanchikal, troops recovered 40 APMs.
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August - 10 
According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered eight gas bombs, 30 live rounds of pistol ammunition, 70 anti-personnel mine (APM) fuses, five area maps printed in Tamil and 200 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on Augus
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According to Sri Lanka Army reports, troops recovered eight gas bombs, 30 live rounds of pistol ammunition, 70 anti-personnel mine (APM) fuses, five area maps printed in Tamil and 200 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district on August 10.
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August - 10 
Further, on August 10, two claymore mines each weighing about 3-kgs and a length of detonator code was recovered by troops from the Valachchenai area.
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Further, on August 10, two claymore mines each weighing about 3-kgs and a length of detonator code was recovered by troops from the Valachchenai area.
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August - 10 
Two T-56 weapons were recovered by troops from the Navenegala area.
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Two T-56 weapons were recovered by troops from the Navenegala area.
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August - 14 
Meanwhile, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Batticaloa district recovered 12 anti personnel mines, one claymore mine, 3750 rounds of T-56 ammunition in five boxes, one claymore charger, forty five of 60-mm mortar bombs, fifty four of 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, twenty four of 60-mm
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Meanwhile, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Batticaloa district recovered 12 anti personnel mines, one claymore mine, 3750 rounds of T-56 ammunition in five boxes, one claymore charger, forty five of 60-mm mortar bombs, fifty four of 60-mm mortar bomb fuses, twenty four of 60-mm mortar cartridges, one 120-mm mortar collar, two hand grenades, 20 steel bicycle balls and one bottle of lubricant from the general areas (area under government control) of Mudagala, Mawadivembu, Wessibendagala and Mylanthanai.
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August - 15 
On August 15, Vakarai police in Batticaloa district recovered 215-kg of C-4 explosive, 382 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, five rocket propeller gun rounds with five chargers, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, one pouch and a length of detonator code. Elsewhere, troops during a search operat
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On August 15, Vakarai police in Batticaloa district recovered 215-kg of C-4 explosive, 382 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, five rocket propeller gun rounds with five chargers, three hand grenades, four T-56 magazines, one pouch and a length of detonator code. Elsewhere, troops during a search operation in the Narakamulla recovered 8250 live rounds of T-56 ammunition packed in 11 boxes and 500 rounds of general purpose machine gun ammunition. Similarly, another group of soldiers in the same area recovered twenty 81-mm mortar bombs.
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August - 16 
On the same day, troops recovered two claymore mines, each weighing about 5-kg, along with some parts of a T-56 weapon from a jungle patch at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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On the same day, troops recovered two claymore mines, each weighing about 5-kg, along with some parts of a T-56 weapon from a jungle patch at Narakamulla in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 18 
On the same day, troops recovered ten micro pistols, 11 micro pistol magazines, three browning pistols with magazines, one rifle with silencer, 18 communication sets with 53 antennae, vehicle mounted communication equipment with antennae, 278 maps of some areas including Panama, Padiyatalawa, Ampara
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On the same day, troops recovered ten micro pistols, 11 micro pistol magazines, three browning pistols with magazines, one rifle with silencer, 18 communication sets with 53 antennae, vehicle mounted communication equipment with antennae, 278 maps of some areas including Panama, Padiyatalawa, Ampara, Kalmunai, Mahaoya, Batticaloa, Wilpattu, Puttalam etc., one hundred and twenty four T-56 magazine pouches and one rocket propeller gun from the Aliyaodai area in Batticaloa district.
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August - 19 
Further, on August 19, troops also recovered 15 magazines, 20 military manuals translated into Tamil language, 135 video cassettes, 13 CDs and three audio cassettes from the Thoppigala area.
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Further, on August 19, troops also recovered 15 magazines, 20 military manuals translated into Tamil language, 135 video cassettes, 13 CDs and three audio cassettes from the Thoppigala area.
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August - 19 
Further, troops recovered 51 detonators and three anti-personnel mines from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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Further, troops recovered 51 detonators and three anti-personnel mines from the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 21 
At Manirasakulam, one shot gun and two locally made hand guns was seized.
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At Manirasakulam, one shot gun and two locally made hand guns was seized.
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August - 21 
Meanwhile, troops recovered war like items during search operations conducted in the different areas of Batticaloa district on August 21. At Tharavei and Arasavikulam, they recovered 33 APMs, one claymore mine, one 120-mm mortar bomb, 16 rocket propeller grenade launcher bombs, 30 APM fuses and
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Meanwhile, troops recovered war like items during search operations conducted in the different areas of Batticaloa district on August 21. At Tharavei and Arasavikulam, they recovered 33 APMs, one claymore mine, one 120-mm mortar bomb, 16 rocket propeller grenade launcher bombs, 30 APM fuses and 1.5-kg of C-4 explosives.
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August - 21 
Two claymore mines and a 10-m long flexible wire was recovered from the Pulipanchikal area.
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Two claymore mines and a 10-m long flexible wire was recovered from the Pulipanchikal area.
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August - 26 
At Pulipanchikal, troops recovered 19 anti-personnel mines on the same day.
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At Pulipanchikal, troops recovered 19 anti-personnel mines on the same day.
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August - 26 
Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, four RPG bombs and four RPG chargers were recovered by troops from the Ransarathenna area on August 26.
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Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, four RPG bombs and four RPG chargers were recovered by troops from the Ransarathenna area on August 26.
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August - 28 
Police personnel deployed at Kalkuda recovered two kilograms of C-4 explosives, three detonators and a length of detonator code from the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district.
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Police personnel deployed at Kalkuda recovered two kilograms of C-4 explosives, three detonators and a length of detonator code from the Pethalai area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 28 
Troops recovered 62 T-56 weapons, two G3A3 weapons, one sub-machine gun, one 30-kg anti-tank mine, 16 anti-aircraft ammunition rounds and four Arul bombs from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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Troops recovered 62 T-56 weapons, two G3A3 weapons, one sub-machine gun, one 30-kg anti-tank mine, 16 anti-aircraft ammunition rounds and four Arul bombs from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 29 
Separately, one CDMA phone and three hand grenades were recovered by SFs from the Pothana area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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Separately, one CDMA phone and three hand grenades were recovered by SFs from the Pothana area of Batticaloa district on August 29.
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August - 31 
At Vaakeneri in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered 1500 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, six anti-personnel mines, a radio antenna and a communication set.
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At Vaakeneri in the Batticaloa district, troops recovered 1500 live rounds of T-56 ammunition, six anti-personnel mines, a radio antenna and a communication set.
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September - 2 
The Nation reports that the Special Task Force (STF) has launched an operation to arrest cadres of the Tamil Makkal Vidudalai Pulligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in possession of weapons in public places in Batticaloa. According to Senior Superintendent of Police H.M.D
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The Nation reports that the Special Task Force (STF) has launched an operation to arrest cadres of the Tamil Makkal Vidudalai Pulligal (TMVP), a LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, in possession of weapons in public places in Batticaloa. According to Senior Superintendent of Police H.M.D. Herath, a TMVP cadre carrying two hand grenades was arrested when the suspect attempted to go through a check point manned by the STF in Puthur.
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September - 4 
On September 4, two more LTTE cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops when they were fired upon by the outfit’s cadres at Kolankerni in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, two hand grenades, four T-56 magazines with ammunitio
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On September 4, two more LTTE cadres were killed in a retaliatory fire by troops when they were fired upon by the outfit’s cadres at Kolankerni in the Sittandy area of Batticaloa district. Troops also recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, two hand grenades, four T-56 magazines with ammunition and two pistol magazines.
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September - 4 
The Special Task Force troops recovered three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 140 ammunition rounds, nine electric detonators, five hand grenades, two APMs, one walkie-talkie unit, one pouch and several other warlike items from the Karadiyanaru area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops recov
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The Special Task Force troops recovered three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 140 ammunition rounds, nine electric detonators, five hand grenades, two APMs, one walkie-talkie unit, one pouch and several other warlike items from the Karadiyanaru area of Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, troops recovered one explosive at Valachchena area. 420 APMs were removed by troops from the Kandapperumakulam and Thampanai areas in Vavuniya district.
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September - 4 
Troops also recovered 180 anti-personnel mines from the captured areas of Narakamulla, Tharavikulam and Pulipanchikal in the Batticaloa district on September 4, reports SLA. At Tharavaikulam, troops recovered 200 rounds of T-56 live ammunition, one radio set, one city link telephone and two radio ha
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Troops also recovered 180 anti-personnel mines from the captured areas of Narakamulla, Tharavikulam and Pulipanchikal in the Batticaloa district on September 4, reports SLA. At Tharavaikulam, troops recovered 200 rounds of T-56 live ammunition, one radio set, one city link telephone and two radio hand microphones.
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September - 6 
At Athuwaddai, troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles and two pouches. The STF personnel recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three T -56 magazines, 46 T-56 live rounds and a mobile telephone from the Vadikuda area of Batticaloa district on September 6.
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At Athuwaddai, troops recovered two T-56 assault rifles and two pouches. The STF personnel recovered one T-56 assault rifle, three T -56 magazines, 46 T-56 live rounds and a mobile telephone from the Vadikuda area of Batticaloa district on September 6.
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September - 6 
In Batticaloa, troops recovered one Improvised Explosive Device, two hand grenades, one detonator and a RPG bomb hidden from the Mavadiodai area. Elsewhere, 60 APMs, one claymore mine and a 120-mm mortar bomb were recovered from the Sittandy and Tharavikulam areas.
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In Batticaloa, troops recovered one Improvised Explosive Device, two hand grenades, one detonator and a RPG bomb hidden from the Mavadiodai area. Elsewhere, 60 APMs, one claymore mine and a 120-mm mortar bomb were recovered from the Sittandy and Tharavikulam areas.
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September - 7 
According to the Ministry of Defence Website, Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested a suspected LTTE cadre, Velumurukku Ravindran, along with a T-56 rifle at Vachikudah in the Akkaripattuwa area of Batticaloa district. He is believed to be a senior LTTE cadre who was trained in Wanni and direc
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According to the Ministry of Defence Website, Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested a suspected LTTE cadre, Velumurukku Ravindran, along with a T-56 rifle at Vachikudah in the Akkaripattuwa area of Batticaloa district. He is believed to be a senior LTTE cadre who was trained in Wanni and directed to carry out undercover operations in the area.
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September - 12 
In Batticaloa, troops recovered seventy eight 60-mm mortar bombs, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two rocket propeller grenade bombs from the Narakamulla area. Four more APMs were recovered by troops from the Padaviya area of Vavuniya district.
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In Batticaloa, troops recovered seventy eight 60-mm mortar bombs, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two rocket propeller grenade bombs from the Narakamulla area. Four more APMs were recovered by troops from the Padaviya area of Vavuniya district.
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September - 14 
Troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district recovered 13 anti personnel mines. Troops also recovered two claymore mines, one icom radio receiver and 250-grams of C-4 explosive from the Tharavikulam area. At Kokadicholai troops recovered one T-56 weapon. 450 rounds of pistol ammunition we
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Troops in the Pulipanchikal area of Batticaloa district recovered 13 anti personnel mines. Troops also recovered two claymore mines, one icom radio receiver and 250-grams of C-4 explosive from the Tharavikulam area. At Kokadicholai troops recovered one T-56 weapon. 450 rounds of pistol ammunition were recovered by troops from the Periyawadduwan area. Troops also recovered one 81-mm mortar bomb and one more 120-mm mortar bomb from a jungle in the Narakamulla area on September 12.
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September - 16 
In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grenade launchers, two light machine guns (LMG) with 32
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In a search operation troops recovered a huge contingency of arms and ammunitions including two hundred and seventy two T-56 weapons, two 120-mm mortar launchers, five 120-mm mortar sites, thirty rocket propel grenade (RPG) launchers, two 40-mm grenade launchers, two light machine guns (LMG) with 32 drums, five multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) bipods, four 12.7 heavy gun barrels, thirty nine 60-mm mortar launchers, two 2 inch mortars, and a stock of ammunition in the areas of Tharavaikulam and Thoppigala in the Batticaloa district.
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September - 19 
At Meeyankulam, troops recovered 10 anti personnel mines (APMs) on September 19.
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At Meeyankulam, troops recovered 10 anti personnel mines (APMs) on September 19.
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September - 20 
Troops recovered two communication sets, three hand-held communication equipment and 30 electric detonators from the Mudagala area in Batticaloa district, SLA reported.
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Troops recovered two communication sets, three hand-held communication equipment and 30 electric detonators from the Mudagala area in Batticaloa district, SLA reported.
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October - 12 
Troops on October 10 observed a movement of LTTE cadres and fired towards them in the Poonaryn area of Jaffna district. However, the cadres managed to escape leaving behind three hand grenades, one communication set, one T-56 magazine 34 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one LTTE dog tag from the area.
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Troops on October 10 observed a movement of LTTE cadres and fired towards them in the Poonaryn area of Jaffna district. However, the cadres managed to escape leaving behind three hand grenades, one communication set, one T-56 magazine 34 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one LTTE dog tag from the area. Separately, police recovered 24 hand grenades, six communication equipment parts, one rocket propel grenade launcher site, 12 T-56 live ammunition, two magazines, two antennas and 100 LTTE dog tags at Unnakulam in the Vellaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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October - 26 
The LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus moving in the Kunjankulam area. However, the troops escaped unhurt as the explosion missed its intended target. Troops later recovered one hand grenade, a motor cycle battery and a length of detonator wire from the incident site.
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The LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an army bus moving in the Kunjankulam area. However, the troops escaped unhurt as the explosion missed its intended target. Troops later recovered one hand grenade, a motor cycle battery and a length of detonator wire from the incident site.
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November - 6 
In a search and clear operation in the Palaththuchennai area of the Batticaloa district on November 6, troops recovered four hand grenades, two mortar bombs and 13 anti personnel mines from an abandoned location of the LTTE
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In a search and clear operation in the Palaththuchennai area of the Batticaloa district on November 6, troops recovered four hand grenades, two mortar bombs and 13 anti personnel mines from an abandoned location of the LTTE
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November - 6 
Troops in Batticaloa recovered one 60 mm mortar barrel, one 60 mm bipod, six arul mortar bombs and three hundred of live ammunition rounds from Napatthuvillu in the Batticaloa district on November 6.
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Troops in Batticaloa recovered one 60 mm mortar barrel, one 60 mm bipod, six arul mortar bombs and three hundred of live ammunition rounds from Napatthuvillu in the Batticaloa district on November 6.
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November - 8 
The Special Task Force troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 124 rounds of live ammunition, six magazines and one pouch from Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa district on November 8 during a search operation.
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The Special Task Force troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 124 rounds of live ammunition, six magazines and one pouch from Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa district on November 8 during a search operation.
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November - 9 
During a search and clear operation, troops recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, three chargers and one 60mm mortar bomb from a jungle in Iralakkulam of Batticaloa district on November 9.
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During a search and clear operation, troops recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, three chargers and one 60mm mortar bomb from a jungle in Iralakkulam of Batticaloa district on November 9.
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November - 14 
Troops recovered one claymore mine weighing about 15 Kg from the general area of Oddamvady area in the Batticaloa district on November 14.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine weighing about 15 Kg from the general area of Oddamvady area in the Batticaloa district on November 14.
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November - 16 
Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, 21 anti-personnel mines, six Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs and three 60mm mortar bombs from a forest area at Koolawaddicholai in the Batticaloa district on November 16.
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Troops recovered one claymore mine, three detonators, 21 anti-personnel mines, six Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs and three 60mm mortar bombs from a forest area at Koolawaddicholai in the Batticaloa district on November 16.
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November - 19 
Troops recovered LTTE radio communication equipment, one suicide jacket, a 15 kg claymore mine, large stock of bicycle balls, a claymore firing device, one icom battery charger and a 12-V battery charger from the Koolavadicholai area of Batticaloa district on November 19.
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Troops recovered LTTE radio communication equipment, one suicide jacket, a 15 kg claymore mine, large stock of bicycle balls, a claymore firing device, one icom battery charger and a 12-V battery charger from the Koolavadicholai area of Batticaloa district on November 19.
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November - 20 
SFs seized 18 Anti-Personnel mines, one TV antenna, two artificial limbs, one claymore firing device and one remote controller at Koolavaddicholai area in the Batticaloa district. The troops also seized three claymore mines (each weighting 4 kg), three trap 120mm mortar bombs, five electronic detona
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SFs seized 18 Anti-Personnel mines, one TV antenna, two artificial limbs, one claymore firing device and one remote controller at Koolavaddicholai area in the Batticaloa district. The troops also seized three claymore mines (each weighting 4 kg), three trap 120mm mortar bombs, five electronic detonators and 30 meter of flexible wire on November 20 from the Dagilliyadda area in the same district.
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November - 23 
Police personnel conducted a search operation and recovered a huge claymore mine weighing about 35 kilograms at karadiyanaru near Narakamulla main road in the Batticaloa district on November 23.
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Police personnel conducted a search operation and recovered a huge claymore mine weighing about 35 kilograms at karadiyanaru near Narakamulla main road in the Batticaloa district on November 23.
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December - 27 
Further, on December 27, troops recovered 1350 hand grenades from the Thavasikulam area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district.
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Further, on December 27, troops recovered 1350 hand grenades from the Thavasikulam area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district.
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