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Recovery of Arms:2009
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January - 4 
Naval troops operating in the Kalladi area recovered eight T-56 weapons, three GPS, one I-com set, eight I-com hand held pouches, two DVD players, one video camera and two cameras.
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Naval troops operating in the Kalladi area recovered eight T-56 weapons, three GPS, one I-com set, eight I-com hand held pouches, two DVD players, one video camera and two cameras.
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January - 18 
During search operations in the Kirimichchiya and Vakaneri areas of Batticaloa District, the troops recovered two hand grenades, five anti-personnel mines and one pack on January 18, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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During search operations in the Kirimichchiya and Vakaneri areas of Batticaloa District, the troops recovered two hand grenades, five anti-personnel mines and one pack on January 18, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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January - 21 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel clashed with a group of Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Radella in the Pothuvil area of Batticaloa District on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF personnel later recovered the dead body of one militant along with his T-56 weapon, I
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel clashed with a group of Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Radella in the Pothuvil area of Batticaloa District on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF personnel later recovered the dead body of one militant along with his T-56 weapon, I-com set and 30 ammunition rounds. The combing operation was continuing in the thick jungles till last reports came in.
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January - 21 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Korankerny in the Thavasikulam area of Batticaloa District on January 21 killing one militant, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF later recovered one weapon, one claymore mine of three kilo
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Korankerny in the Thavasikulam area of Batticaloa District on January 21 killing one militant, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF later recovered one weapon, one claymore mine of three kilograms, one detonator, one 9-V battery, one 1.5 ampere battery, cyanide capsule and one pack.
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January - 22 
Daily News reports that Police on January 22 seized 23 kilograms of C4 explosives and a cache of arms while it was being transported to Colombo by a van passing several checkpoints. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekera said, "The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) explosives van a
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Daily News reports that Police on January 22 seized 23 kilograms of C4 explosives and a cache of arms while it was being transported to Colombo by a van passing several checkpoints. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekera said, "The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) explosives van and arms and weapons recovered in Karadiyanarukulam, Batticaloa had been seized by police on information from an LTTE cadre who was arrested in Padukka who attempted to explode a bomb inside a bus in December. The suspect was arrested on information from a vigilant woman travelling in the same bus."
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January - 28 
Troops in the Veddayamurippu and Unnachchiya areas recovered 37 anti-personnel mines, one CDMA phone, two maps and four T-56 magazines with live rounds.
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Troops in the Veddayamurippu and Unnachchiya areas recovered 37 anti-personnel mines, one CDMA phone, two maps and four T-56 magazines with live rounds.
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February - 2 
On February 2, Police recovered three 82-mm mortar bombs, three 60-mm mortar bombs, eight fuses, eight hand grenades, 130 rounds of ammunitions and 500 grams of gun powders from the Mankerni and Vakarai areas of Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. Similarly, one hand grenade was found by th
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On February 2, Police recovered three 82-mm mortar bombs, three 60-mm mortar bombs, eight fuses, eight hand grenades, 130 rounds of ammunitions and 500 grams of gun powders from the Mankerni and Vakarai areas of Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. Similarly, one hand grenade was found by the troops in the Kiran area.
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February - 8 
Police recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) rounds, two anti-personnel mines, 132 T-56 ammunition rounds and two hand grenades from the Almanagar area of Trincomalee District on February 8, reported Sri Lanka Army. In addition, Police recovered one claymore mine weighing five kilograms, one
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Police recovered two Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) rounds, two anti-personnel mines, 132 T-56 ammunition rounds and two hand grenades from the Almanagar area of Trincomalee District on February 8, reported Sri Lanka Army. In addition, Police recovered one claymore mine weighing five kilograms, one military pack, one landmine booster charge and 500 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition rounds from the Kadiraweli area of Batticaloa District.
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February - 13 
On February 13, the Security Forces observed a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Inguruhinna area of Batticaloa District and opened fire towards them, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operation the SFs recovered the dead bodies of two militants along
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On February 13, the Security Forces observed a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Inguruhinna area of Batticaloa District and opened fire towards them, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operation the SFs recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, five T-56 weapons, four bags and one hand grenade from the area.
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February - 19 
Special Task Force personnel during a search operation in the Unnachchiya area of Batticaloa District recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, three RPG rounds, three RPG chargers, one T-56 weapon, two magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. Elsewh
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Special Task Force personnel during a search operation in the Unnachchiya area of Batticaloa District recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, three RPG rounds, three RPG chargers, one T-56 weapon, two magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. Elsewhere, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two cyanide capsules, one telephone charger and four batteries from the Seruwila area.
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February - 24 
A special Police team attached to the Trincomalee Police station acting on information on conducted a search in the Thoppigala jungles of Batticaloa District and recovered one anti aircraft missile concealed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants before they fled the area. The repo
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A special Police team attached to the Trincomalee Police station acting on information on conducted a search in the Thoppigala jungles of Batticaloa District and recovered one anti aircraft missile concealed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants before they fled the area. The report said that it was a heat seeking type surface to air missile.
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February - 26 
During a search operation in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa District, troops recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs and one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb on February 25, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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During a search operation in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa District, troops recovered three 60-mm mortar bombs and one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb on February 25, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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February - 27 
The Special Task Force recovered two T-56 assault rifles, one 12.7 anti-aircraft ammunition, one claymore mine, 760 nine rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, three rounds of Rocket Propeller Gun, three T-56 magazines and two TNT boosters from a jungle patch in the costal area of Athurukon
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The Special Task Force recovered two T-56 assault rifles, one 12.7 anti-aircraft ammunition, one claymore mine, 760 nine rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, three rounds of Rocket Propeller Gun, three T-56 magazines and two TNT boosters from a jungle patch in the costal area of Athurukondan in the Batticaloa District on February 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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April - 1 
Police personnel attached to the Valaichchenai Police Station conducted a search operation in the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa District on April 1 and recovered one claymore mine of five kilograms and one hand grenade.
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Police personnel attached to the Valaichchenai Police Station conducted a search operation in the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa District on April 1 and recovered one claymore mine of five kilograms and one hand grenade.
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April - 5 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Kadiraveli area of Batticaloa District recovered one micro pistol, one magazine containing six rounds of ammunition, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 81-mm chargers, six 60-mm mortar Para bombs and two hand grenades from the area.
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Kadiraveli area of Batticaloa District recovered one micro pistol, one magazine containing six rounds of ammunition, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 81-mm chargers, six 60-mm mortar Para bombs and two hand grenades from the area.
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April - 18 
One T-56 weapon and three magazines were recovered by the troops from the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa District in the morning of April 18, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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One T-56 weapon and three magazines were recovered by the troops from the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa District in the morning of April 18, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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April - 20 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and one T-56 magazine from the Kaluwankerny area of Batticaloa District April 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and one T-56 magazine from the Kaluwankerny area of Batticaloa District April 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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April - 28 
Troops on search operations in the Kovilporativu area of Batticaloa District arrested three suspects carrying one T-56 weapon, 22 rounds of ammunition, one magazine, one mobile phone, two SIM cards and two National Identity Cards on April 28, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops on search operations in the Kovilporativu area of Batticaloa District arrested three suspects carrying one T-56 weapon, 22 rounds of ammunition, one magazine, one mobile phone, two SIM cards and two National Identity Cards on April 28, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 3 
Troops conducting security surveillance in the east found 500 grenades from the Thihilaveddi area of Batticaloa District on May 3.
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Troops conducting security surveillance in the east found 500 grenades from the Thihilaveddi area of Batticaloa District on May 3.
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May - 13 
Police personnel on duty in Batticaloa arrested three suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 9-mm pistol, eight ammunition, three T-56 magazines, 80 T-56 ammunition and one pouch on May 13, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police personnel on duty in Batticaloa arrested three suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 9-mm pistol, eight ammunition, three T-56 magazines, 80 T-56 ammunition and one pouch on May 13, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 15 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Mailambaweli area of Batticaloa District on May 15 recovered 29 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one SFG type hand grenade, one cyanide capsule and one Army-type uniform following information provided by two suspects arrested by the Security Forces.
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Mailambaweli area of Batticaloa District on May 15 recovered 29 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one SFG type hand grenade, one cyanide capsule and one Army-type uniform following information provided by two suspects arrested by the Security Forces.
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May - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on search and clear operations in Vakarai area recovered one six barreled- MBRL (Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher) with one gun carrier on May 17.
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Security Forces (SFs) on search and clear operations in Vakarai area recovered one six barreled- MBRL (Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher) with one gun carrier on May 17.
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May - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyapillumalai area of Batticaloa District in the morning of May 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. Subsequently, the SFs recovered dead bodies of the five slain militants along with two T-56 weapo
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Periyapillumalai area of Batticaloa District in the morning of May 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. Subsequently, the SFs recovered dead bodies of the five slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, 11 anti personnel mines, six ammunition magazines, two improvised explosive devices, two mobile phones and one belt order.
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May - 27 
11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the Kalavanchikudi area of Batticaloa District in the morning of May 27, according to Sri Lanka Army. Subsequently the troops recovered dead bodies of all the 11 slain militants along with five T-56 weapons, 20 claymor
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11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the Kalavanchikudi area of Batticaloa District in the morning of May 27, according to Sri Lanka Army. Subsequently the troops recovered dead bodies of all the 11 slain militants along with five T-56 weapons, 20 claymore mines weighing about 15 kilograms each, two hand grenades, three anti-personnel mines and a stock of medical items from the area.
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May - 29 
The Army arrested three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects along with arms and ammunition and handed them over to the Police in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa District on May 28, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The three suspects from Valaichchenai area, identified as K.P. Amaras
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The Army arrested three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspects along with arms and ammunition and handed them over to the Police in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa District on May 28, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The three suspects from Valaichchenai area, identified as K.P. Amarasinghe alias Puwalendi, 30, P. Samuel alias Yogan, 40, and S. Sivanathan alias Rahula, 35, were arrested along with three T56 magazines, 210 T-56 ammunition, eight magazines, a pistol with eight rounds, a pistol magazine, a claymore mine, a remote control device, a wire roll, two hand grenades, four anti-personnel mines, three fuses, three detonators, two cyanide capsules, a jack, two belt order and bandages.
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May - 30 
Police conducted search and clear operations in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee District and Karakallimadu area of Batticaloa District during May 30 and recovered two landmines weighing approximately 15 kilograms each, one landmine, eighteen 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand-held radio set, one claymore
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Police conducted search and clear operations in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee District and Karakallimadu area of Batticaloa District during May 30 and recovered two landmines weighing approximately 15 kilograms each, one landmine, eighteen 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand-held radio set, one claymore mine weighing about 1.5 kilograms and two Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 31 
Police conducted search and clear operations in the Vakarai and Puttur areas of Batticaloa on District on May 31 and recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 776 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Guns ammunition, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police conducted search and clear operations in the Vakarai and Puttur areas of Batticaloa on District on May 31 and recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 776 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Guns ammunition, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 2 
Police on a tip-off searched a Teak forest in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa District and recovered four kilograms of C-4 explosives, 50 rounds of micro pistol ammunition and 35 metre detonator code on Sunday (31), according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police on a tip-off searched a Teak forest in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa District and recovered four kilograms of C-4 explosives, 50 rounds of micro pistol ammunition and 35 metre detonator code on Sunday (31), according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 3 
Troops found seven hundred and fifty 7.6 x 39 ammunition, two land mines of 15 kilograms each, one T-56 weapon, three magazines, 75 T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, three anti-personnel mines with fuses, one claymore mine of five kilograms, seven wire rolls, one field dressing, fifteen 7.62x39 amm
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Troops found seven hundred and fifty 7.6 x 39 ammunition, two land mines of 15 kilograms each, one T-56 weapon, three magazines, 75 T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, three anti-personnel mines with fuses, one claymore mine of five kilograms, seven wire rolls, one field dressing, fifteen 7.62x39 ammunition, eight rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition and two electric saws from Unnachchi and Nainakadu areas of Trincomalee District and Kompanachchena in Batticaloa District on June 3, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 5 
, troops recovered 750 7.6 x 39 ammunition, two land mines of 15 kilograms each, one T-56 weapon, three magazines, seventy five T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, three anti personnel mines with fuses, one claymore mine of 5 kilogra, seven wire rolls, one field dressing, 15 7.62x39 ammunition, eig
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, troops recovered 750 7.6 x 39 ammunition, two land mines of 15 kilograms each, one T-56 weapon, three magazines, seventy five T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, three anti personnel mines with fuses, one claymore mine of 5 kilogra, seven wire rolls, one field dressing, 15 7.62x39 ammunition, eight rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition and two electric saws from the general areas of Unnachchi, Nainakadu in Trincomalee and Kompanachchena in Batticaloa.
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June - 5 
Security Forces on search and clear operations recovered four claymore mines, one electric detonator, three T-56 weapons, 21 T-56 magazines, seven anti-personnel mines, 10 detonator codes, 1800 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Bangalore torpedo, two claymore mine chargers, one detonator code of 50m, f
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Security Forces on search and clear operations recovered four claymore mines, one electric detonator, three T-56 weapons, 21 T-56 magazines, seven anti-personnel mines, 10 detonator codes, 1800 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Bangalore torpedo, two claymore mine chargers, one detonator code of 50m, forty-six 82-mm mortar chargers, eight 82-mm mortar fuses, five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) maps, two LTTE gas bombs, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), three MPMG links, 450 rounds of MPMG ammunition, six 40-mm grenade launcher cartridges, one MPMG belt order from the Manichchathuduwa and Navaladi areas of Batticaloa and Hulannuge, Higuregoda, Ganamunalgoda and Bakmitiyawa areas of Ampara District on June 4, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 6 
On June 6, troops operating in the Inkiriyamadu area of Batticaloa District recovered one land mine, three claymore mines, 140 pen torch batteries and 28 torch batteries, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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On June 6, troops operating in the Inkiriyamadu area of Batticaloa District recovered one land mine, three claymore mines, 140 pen torch batteries and 28 torch batteries, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 7 
Troops during a search operation in the East recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, 161 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four detonators and one one-foot long detonator code in Kiran and Arapattai in Batticaloa District on June 7, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops during a search operation in the East recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, 161 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four detonators and one one-foot long detonator code in Kiran and Arapattai in Batticaloa District on June 7, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 14 
On June 14, troops recovered a massive stock of T-56 ammunition buried in Thonnithottamadu area in Batticaloa District, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Around 150,000 rounds of T-56 ammunitions were inside their original boxes which had been buried safely under the soil in the area. On the same
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On June 14, troops recovered a massive stock of T-56 ammunition buried in Thonnithottamadu area in Batticaloa District, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Around 150,000 rounds of T-56 ammunitions were inside their original boxes which had been buried safely under the soil in the area. On the same day, Special Task Force (STF) during a search and clear operation in Narakamulla and Illuppadichenai areas found one commando mortar gun, two claymore mines weighing about 2 kilograms each, a 20 feet long safety code, seven anti personnel mines, two anti personnel fuses, four hand grenades, two ammunition pouches, one hand grenade pouch and one riffle sling.
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June - 14 
Troops of the Special Task Force (STF) in a search operation recovered one commando mortar, two kilograms of C-4 explosives, two detonators, two detonator cords of 12 cm in length, 10 anti-personnel mines, seven anti-personnel mine fuses, five hand grenades, 20-feet long red coloured detonator cord,
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Troops of the Special Task Force (STF) in a search operation recovered one commando mortar, two kilograms of C-4 explosives, two detonators, two detonator cords of 12 cm in length, 10 anti-personnel mines, seven anti-personnel mine fuses, five hand grenades, 20-feet long red coloured detonator cord, two ammunition pouches, one grenade pouch and one rifle sling in the general area of Wippitaweli in Batticaloa District on June14.
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June - 17 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, one kilogram of TNT explosives, 444 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), five hand grenades and one T-56 magazines during the searches following information received from civilians operating in the general areas of Iyankerni and Kalkudah
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, one kilogram of TNT explosives, 444 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), five hand grenades and one T-56 magazines during the searches following information received from civilians operating in the general areas of Iyankerni and Kalkudah in Batticaloa District in the morning of June 17, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 18 
The Batticaloa District Police engaged in search and clear operations recovered 101 T-56 weapons, five 60-mm mortar launchers and three commando mortar launchers in Thonikattamadu, Vakarai on June 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Batticaloa District Police engaged in search and clear operations recovered 101 T-56 weapons, five 60-mm mortar launchers and three commando mortar launchers in Thonikattamadu, Vakarai on June 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 19 June - 20
70 more MPMG rounds of ammunition, one 81-mm mortar sight and a video camera tripod were recovered by troops during search and clear operations in the north of Vakarai in Batticaloa District on June 20. Further, the Army troops engaged in a search operation in the Angodavilluwa area of the same Dist
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70 more MPMG rounds of ammunition, one 81-mm mortar sight and a video camera tripod were recovered by troops during search and clear operations in the north of Vakarai in Batticaloa District on June 20. Further, the Army troops engaged in a search operation in the Angodavilluwa area of the same District recovered one 120-mm mortar hidden by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 19.
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June - 21 
Troops recovered a stock of accessories to arms and ammunition during search and clear operations in the Puchchankerni and Vakarai areas of Batticaloa District on June 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure include one 21’’ Sony Tele Vision, one video tape winder, one Compact Disc play
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Troops recovered a stock of accessories to arms and ammunition during search and clear operations in the Puchchankerni and Vakarai areas of Batticaloa District on June 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure include one 21’’ Sony Tele Vision, one video tape winder, one Compact Disc player, one digital satellite, one Canon printer, one computer key board, two search lights, one Sony radio, five oil filters, one multi meter, one Eurotel phone, one satellite disk and receiver, one 152 mm tire with rim, eight illuminating attachments of 152-mm gun, one artillery coli meter, one 152-mm battery tool box, two digital thermometers of 152-mm tool box, three gun levels, five calculators used for artillery firing, one gun pressure meter and one 81-mm mortar clearing brush. The items had been reportedly used by a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader for the East Swarnam in his office.
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June - 24 
A special Police team from Colombo with assistance of the Vakarai Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition buried at Vakarai in the Batticaloa District on June 24, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. One 120-mm mortar, 34 T-56 weapons, 78 magazines, two Light Machine Guns (LMGs), four LMG d
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A special Police team from Colombo with assistance of the Vakarai Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition buried at Vakarai in the Batticaloa District on June 24, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. One 120-mm mortar, 34 T-56 weapons, 78 magazines, two Light Machine Guns (LMGs), four LMG drums, one (Multi Purpose Machine Gun) MPMG, one 12.7-mm gun mount, four antennas, eight MPMG links, eight LMG links, one hundred 1.5 V batteries, 50 pen torch batteries, one modified T-81 LMG, seven hundred and fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 12 V battery, one antenna wire roll and nine motorola hand sets were recovered.
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June - 24 
The Colombo Criminal Division recovered a stock of weapons, including 15 claymore mines each weighing 25 kilograms, while conducting a search operation in the Verugal area of Batticaloa District, reports Daily News.
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The Colombo Criminal Division recovered a stock of weapons, including 15 claymore mines each weighing 25 kilograms, while conducting a search operation in the Verugal area of Batticaloa District, reports Daily News.
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June - 24 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and 12 82-mm mortar bombs from Murugan Kovil and Karuwalapoddai areas of the same District.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and 12 82-mm mortar bombs from Murugan Kovil and Karuwalapoddai areas of the same District.
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June - 26 
Police personnel recovered one claymore mine of 10 kilograms, one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 50 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three Motorola communication sets, four hand grenades and one kilogram of C-4 explosive from the Valaichchenai Police Station area of Batticaloa District on June 26, acc
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Police personnel recovered one claymore mine of 10 kilograms, one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 50 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three Motorola communication sets, four hand grenades and one kilogram of C-4 explosive from the Valaichchenai Police Station area of Batticaloa District on June 26, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 28 
The Eravur Police recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, five 60-mm mortar bombs, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) barrel and one T 81 weapon in the Magalankerni area of Batticaloa District on June 28, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The Eravur Police recovered five Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, five 60-mm mortar bombs, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) barrel and one T 81 weapon in the Magalankerni area of Batticaloa District on June 28, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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June - 28 
Troops recovered one pressure mine, one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 62 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pouch, seven anti-personnel mines, 15 hand grenades, 28 Arul bombs, five 60-mm mortar bombs, four 82-mm mortar bombs and four claymore devices from the Thalavai, Palauththuchenai and Kurumanvel
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Troops recovered one pressure mine, one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 62 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pouch, seven anti-personnel mines, 15 hand grenades, 28 Arul bombs, five 60-mm mortar bombs, four 82-mm mortar bombs and four claymore devices from the Thalavai, Palauththuchenai and Kurumanveli areas of Batticaloa District on June 28, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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June - 29 
Police personnel recovered four T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun and one G3 weapon in the Konduvalchenai area of Batticaloa on June 29, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Police personnel recovered four T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun and one G3 weapon in the Konduvalchenai area of Batticaloa on June 29, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 2 
Troops also recovered 5.5 kilograms of C-4 explosives and six feet long twenty Bangalore torpedoes buried in Verugal Island area Vakarai around 1.30 p.m. (SST).
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Troops also recovered 5.5 kilograms of C-4 explosives and six feet long twenty Bangalore torpedoes buried in Verugal Island area Vakarai around 1.30 p.m. (SST).
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July - 2 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, six T-56 magazines, 180 T-56 ammunition, 10 anti personnel mines, six anti personnel mine fuses, five electric detonators, 2 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one remote control device, one box filled with ball bearings, three pouches from the Soruwila area on Polonnaruw
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, six T-56 magazines, 180 T-56 ammunition, 10 anti personnel mines, six anti personnel mine fuses, five electric detonators, 2 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one remote control device, one box filled with ball bearings, three pouches from the Soruwila area on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa boader on July 2, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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July - 5 
One soldier was killed when he attempted to arrest a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader from Batticaloa District, identified as Nallarathnam Mohan, overboard a boat in the Kirankulam seas in the morning of July 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. “An army soldier had spotted
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One soldier was killed when he attempted to arrest a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader from Batticaloa District, identified as Nallarathnam Mohan, overboard a boat in the Kirankulam seas in the morning of July 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. “An army soldier had spotted this suspicious boat with one man on board and tried to search it after talking to the boatman,” said Army in a statement, reports The Hindu. Two other soldiers opened fire and overpowered the boatman who sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital, said the Army. Troops later recovered four passport photographs, one Identity Card, one cyanide capsule and SLR 16,500 in cash from the possession of the arrested militant, Colombo Page added. The death of the soldier is the first military loss of life since troops on May 19 announced the killing of the top leadership of the LTTE, including its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.
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July - 6 
The Batticaloa Police on July 6 found two claymore mines of 10 kilograms each, one pressure mine of 10 kilograms, one charger and one wire roll on information given by a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect in Police custody, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Batticaloa Police on July 6 found two claymore mines of 10 kilograms each, one pressure mine of 10 kilograms, one charger and one wire roll on information given by a former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect in Police custody, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 12 
During a search and clear operation in the Angodavillu area of Batticaloa District, Army troops recovered one 120-mm mortar launcher sans sight, one aiming picket and one toolkit, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The weapon and accessories found had been wrapped in polythene and buried under so
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During a search and clear operation in the Angodavillu area of Batticaloa District, Army troops recovered one 120-mm mortar launcher sans sight, one aiming picket and one toolkit, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The weapon and accessories found had been wrapped in polythene and buried under soil. In addition, 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 2250 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 150 shotgun cartridges and two suicide kits were recovered from the Awaddiweli area.
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July - 13 
Troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade and 20 rounds of T- 56 ammunition during a search operation conducted in the Ottamavadi area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade and 20 rounds of T- 56 ammunition during a search operation conducted in the Ottamavadi area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 15 
Troops operating in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa and Kinniya area of Trincomalee Districts recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 110 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine and 11 anti-personnel mines on July 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops operating in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa and Kinniya area of Trincomalee Districts recovered two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, 110 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine and 11 anti-personnel mines on July 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 19 
Security Forces recovered three dismantled paddle guns (ZPU-4) buried in the jungle area of Tharavikulam in Thoppigala on July 19, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Security Forces recovered three dismantled paddle guns (ZPU-4) buried in the jungle area of Tharavikulam in Thoppigala on July 19, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 20 
The Security Forces in the Kovilgama area of Trincomalee District and Thonitottamadu in the Batticaloa District found two hand grenades, photo copy of 90 area maps, 62 anti-personnel mines with 62 fuses, 21 compact disks and one digital tape on July 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Security Forces in the Kovilgama area of Trincomalee District and Thonitottamadu in the Batticaloa District found two hand grenades, photo copy of 90 area maps, 62 anti-personnel mines with 62 fuses, 21 compact disks and one digital tape on July 20, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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July - 24 
A few hours after the recovery of the 120-mm mortar gun, the SFs found a 12.7-mm anti-aircraft gun with nine round of ammunition from Thivuchena area. In both instances troops acted on intelligence given by some informants who were aware of the locations of those guns which had been kept buried by t
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A few hours after the recovery of the 120-mm mortar gun, the SFs found a 12.7-mm anti-aircraft gun with nine round of ammunition from Thivuchena area. In both instances troops acted on intelligence given by some informants who were aware of the locations of those guns which had been kept buried by the LTTE militants for any future use, the report added.
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July - 24 
On July 24, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one 120-mm mortar gun belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in the Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The complete 120 mm gun with all its accessories was found buried in the jungle
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On July 24, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered one 120-mm mortar gun belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in the Batticaloa District, reports Sri Lanka Army. The complete 120 mm gun with all its accessories was found buried in the jungle area. This is the sixth heavy weapon of this caliber found by the troops in Eastern Province since January 1, 2009, the report added.
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July - 24 
Troops during a search and clear operations in the Kayanodaithethiyan area Valaichchenai recovered 99 boxes containing 74,250 rounds of T-56 ammunition left buried the LTTE militants.
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Troops during a search and clear operations in the Kayanodaithethiyan area Valaichchenai recovered 99 boxes containing 74,250 rounds of T-56 ammunition left buried the LTTE militants.
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July - 26 
Army troops in the east conducted search and clear operations in the Kalkuda and Mullivadduwan areas of Batticaloa District and Dimbulagala area of Polonnaruwa District and recovered seven rounds of 130-mm artillery shells, five rounds of 122-mm artillery shells, thirty-seven 81-mm mortar bombs, thi
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Army troops in the east conducted search and clear operations in the Kalkuda and Mullivadduwan areas of Batticaloa District and Dimbulagala area of Polonnaruwa District and recovered seven rounds of 130-mm artillery shells, five rounds of 122-mm artillery shells, thirty-seven 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty-four 60-mm mortar bombs, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, rounds, ninety-two 40-mm grenade launcher ammunition, 170 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 127 Multi Purposes Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 214 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, five hand grenades and one 40-mm grenade launcher on July 26, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 28 
Troops recovered five anti-personnel mines and three 40-mm mortar bombs from the Kajuwaththa area in Batticaloa District on July 28.
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Troops recovered five anti-personnel mines and three 40-mm mortar bombs from the Kajuwaththa area in Batticaloa District on July 28.
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July - 30 
The Special Task Force (STF) troops in the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in Batticaloa District recovered two hundred and twenty-seven 82-mm mortar bombs and 121 Rocket Propelled Grenades bombs on July 30, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Special Task Force (STF) troops in the Tharavikulam area of Thoppigala in Batticaloa District recovered two hundred and twenty-seven 82-mm mortar bombs and 121 Rocket Propelled Grenades bombs on July 30, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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August - 2 
Troops in the Batticaloa District conducted search and clear operations in the Thallathonnimadu, Mawaliaru and Aralaganvila areas and recovered one T-56 weapon, one AK-47 weapon, seven AK-47 magazines, one Global Positioning System (GPS), two LTTE belt orders, 19 81-mm mortar bombs, 16 81-mm mortar
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Troops in the Batticaloa District conducted search and clear operations in the Thallathonnimadu, Mawaliaru and Aralaganvila areas and recovered one T-56 weapon, one AK-47 weapon, seven AK-47 magazines, one Global Positioning System (GPS), two LTTE belt orders, 19 81-mm mortar bombs, 16 81-mm mortar fuses, 10 81-mm mortar chargers, 12 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 15 APM fuses, one claymore mine, five hand grenades, 1755 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, one Arul bomb, 121 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 53 founds of 7.62x39-mm ammunition, 20 40-mm grenades, one I-com set and 227 82-mm mortar bombs.
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August - 3 
Members of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) Party who had weapons in their possession before they entered into mainstream politics handed over a stock of arms and ammunition to the Army troops at Kudumbimalai in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa District on August 3, Sri Lanka Army reporte
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Members of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP) Party who had weapons in their possession before they entered into mainstream politics handed over a stock of arms and ammunition to the Army troops at Kudumbimalai in the Thoppigala area of Batticaloa District on August 3, Sri Lanka Army reported. The stock handed over included one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) weapon, four RPG bombs, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) weapon, one LMG drum, one T-81 weapon, four T-81 magazines, two T-56 MK II weapons, 10 T-56 magazines, one T-56 MK I weapon and 220 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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August - 5 
Troops recovered 14 T-56 weapons, one sniper gun, three claymore mines, 28 T-56 magazines, four sniper weapon magazines, two I-com station sets and two car cassettes from the Ethulakulam area of Batticaloa District.
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Troops recovered 14 T-56 weapons, one sniper gun, three claymore mines, 28 T-56 magazines, four sniper weapon magazines, two I-com station sets and two car cassettes from the Ethulakulam area of Batticaloa District.
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August - 7 
The Security Forces recovered 25 anti-personnel mines (APM), 57 APM fuses and two claymore mines during search operation conducted in the Iralakulam and Navakkerni areas of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Security Forces recovered 25 anti-personnel mines (APM), 57 APM fuses and two claymore mines during search operation conducted in the Iralakulam and Navakkerni areas of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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August - 7 
The Special Task Force personnel in the Batticaloa District on a tip-off conducted a search and clear operation in the Tharavikulam area and recovered two cans containing 55 kilograms of C-4 explosives in the evening of August 7.
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The Special Task Force personnel in the Batticaloa District on a tip-off conducted a search and clear operation in the Tharavikulam area and recovered two cans containing 55 kilograms of C-4 explosives in the evening of August 7.
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August - 10 
On August 10, Police conducted search operations in the Muthur and Eravur areas to recover one 81-mm mortar bomb and two hand grenades.
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On August 10, Police conducted search operations in the Muthur and Eravur areas to recover one 81-mm mortar bomb and two hand grenades.
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August - 11 
Another search operation, the Special Task Force troops recovered one hundred and thirteen 120-mm mortar bombs form the Tharavikulam area in Batticaloa District.
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Another search operation, the Special Task Force troops recovered one hundred and thirteen 120-mm mortar bombs form the Tharavikulam area in Batticaloa District.
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August - 11 
Troops recovered four hand grenades, two kilograms of explosives, one T-56 weapon, four shotguns and four shotgun cartridges from the Peraru area of Trincomalee and Kahawaththamunei, Alanchipatana, Iluppuwedei areas of Batticaloa District on August 11, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops recovered four hand grenades, two kilograms of explosives, one T-56 weapon, four shotguns and four shotgun cartridges from the Peraru area of Trincomalee and Kahawaththamunei, Alanchipatana, Iluppuwedei areas of Batticaloa District on August 11, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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August - 12 
The Eravur Police recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 27 rounds T-56 ammunition and two I-com sets from the Gorakalli Madu area on August 12.
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The Eravur Police recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 27 rounds T-56 ammunition and two I-com sets from the Gorakalli Madu area on August 12.
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August - 23 
Police conducted search operations in the Kondankarni and Kurawankarni areas of Valaichchenai area in the Batticaloa District and recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade on August 23, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Police conducted search operations in the Kondankarni and Kurawankarni areas of Valaichchenai area in the Batticaloa District and recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade on August 23, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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August - 29 
On August 29, three T-56 weapons, one T-56 magazine, 13 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 14 hand grenades, six RPG, thirty-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, two Arul bombs, one RPG launcher, 10 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 13 detonator cords, 22 electric detonators, 273 Jonny mines, one booby trap and two hand g
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On August 29, three T-56 weapons, one T-56 magazine, 13 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 14 hand grenades, six RPG, thirty-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, two Arul bombs, one RPG launcher, 10 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 13 detonator cords, 22 electric detonators, 273 Jonny mines, one booby trap and two hand grenades were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs) from the Vishuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal, Puthukuddiyiruppu and Udayarkattukulam areas of Wanni and Porakalamadu in the Batticaloa District.
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September - 2 
Troops serving in the Kaluwankerni area of Batticaloa District recovered 36 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 60 APM fuses, five improvised explosive devices, four claymore mines, two remote controllers, two pressure mines, ten Rocket Propelled Grenades, two T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of
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Troops serving in the Kaluwankerni area of Batticaloa District recovered 36 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 60 APM fuses, five improvised explosive devices, four claymore mines, two remote controllers, two pressure mines, ten Rocket Propelled Grenades, two T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three electric detonators, two kilograms of TNT explosives and 5 metre length of a detonator cord on September 2, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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September - 4 
A landmine weighing about 20 kilograms, three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines and 117 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the Police from the Eravur area of Batticaloa District on September 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report
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A landmine weighing about 20 kilograms, three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines and 117 rounds of T-56 ammunition were recovered by the Police from the Eravur area of Batticaloa District on September 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report
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September - 6 
Six anti-personnel mines, 1108 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four feet of detonator cords, eleven 60-mm mortar bombs, four hand grenades, three T-56 weapons and four T-56 magazines were recovered by the Special Task Force troops from the Kambiaru area in Ampara and Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa Distr
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Six anti-personnel mines, 1108 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four feet of detonator cords, eleven 60-mm mortar bombs, four hand grenades, three T-56 weapons and four T-56 magazines were recovered by the Special Task Force troops from the Kambiaru area in Ampara and Karadiyanaru area in Batticaloa Districts.
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September - 9 
The Special Task Force personnel recovered two claymore mines, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two anti-personnel mines and one detonator during a search operation in the Leviniyaru area of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka army report.
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The Special Task Force personnel recovered two claymore mines, one 120-mm mortar bomb, two anti-personnel mines and one detonator during a search operation in the Leviniyaru area of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka army report.
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September - 15 
Army troops operating in the Batticaloa District conducted search operations in the Taravikulam area on a tip-off and found 4000 electric detonators, four cases containing C-4 explosives and 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition on September 14, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Army troops operating in the Batticaloa District conducted search operations in the Taravikulam area on a tip-off and found 4000 electric detonators, four cases containing C-4 explosives and 2250 rounds of T-56 ammunition on September 14, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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September - 23 
In another incident in Batticaloa town area the Police unearthed three claymore mines, twenty-five 122-mm artillery shells, eight 60-mm mortar bombs, four 152-mm artillery shells and four exploders while they had been buried in the Municipal Council vehicle park.
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In another incident in Batticaloa town area the Police unearthed three claymore mines, twenty-five 122-mm artillery shells, eight 60-mm mortar bombs, four 152-mm artillery shells and four exploders while they had been buried in the Municipal Council vehicle park.
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September - 23 
Police conducting search and clear operations in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa District recovered 91 T-56 weapons and 10 Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers on September 23, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police conducting search and clear operations in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa District recovered 91 T-56 weapons and 10 Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers on September 23, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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September - 25 
Police found 1350 anti-personnel mines, 1350 mine fuses and 56 kilograms of C-4 explosive from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa District on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Police found 1350 anti-personnel mines, 1350 mine fuses and 56 kilograms of C-4 explosive from the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa District on September 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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September - 29 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Iranamadu, Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vellamullivaikkal, Kandawalai areas of Wanni and Batticaloa District recovered found one T-56 weapon, 1006 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three booby traps made using 81-mm mortar bombs, two 81-mm mortar bombs
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Iranamadu, Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vellamullivaikkal, Kandawalai areas of Wanni and Batticaloa District recovered found one T-56 weapon, 1006 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three booby traps made using 81-mm mortar bombs, two 81-mm mortar bombs, 68 hand grenades, seventy-two 60-mm mortar bombs, thirteen 60-mm mortar chargers, two claymore mines weighing about 2 kilograms, four Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), two 152-mm artillery shells, one 40-mm grenade launcher cartridge and 14 improvised explosive devices, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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October - 3 
On October 3, the Security Forces recovered five locally-made guns and one shotgun from the Naputtivillu and Eliyaweddiweli areas of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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On October 3, the Security Forces recovered five locally-made guns and one shotgun from the Naputtivillu and Eliyaweddiweli areas of Batticaloa District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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October - 8 
One hand grenade was recovered by the troops from the Iranchurachenei area of Batticaloa District on October 8, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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One hand grenade was recovered by the troops from the Iranchurachenei area of Batticaloa District on October 8, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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October - 14 
Troops in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa District recovered a claymore mine weighing eight kilograms, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops in the Vandaramoolai area of Batticaloa District recovered a claymore mine weighing eight kilograms, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 18 
According to a Sri Lanka Army report, three shot guns were recovered by the troops during a search operation conducted in the Pariyanmittangolla area of Batticaloa District on October 18.
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According to a Sri Lanka Army report, three shot guns were recovered by the troops during a search operation conducted in the Pariyanmittangolla area of Batticaloa District on October 18.
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October - 20 
One anti-personnel mine was recovered by the troops during a search operation in the Navaladi area of Batticaloa District on October 20, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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One anti-personnel mine was recovered by the troops during a search operation in the Navaladi area of Batticaloa District on October 20, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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October - 21 
According to a Sri Lanka Army report, a Police team attached to the Criminal Investigation Department in Vavuniya following information received uncovered a 120-mm mortar launcher without its site and 2000 electric detonators from the Tharavikulam area of Batticaloa District on October 21.
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According to a Sri Lanka Army report, a Police team attached to the Criminal Investigation Department in Vavuniya following information received uncovered a 120-mm mortar launcher without its site and 2000 electric detonators from the Tharavikulam area of Batticaloa District on October 21.
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October - 23 
During another search operation in the Kulaththamadu area of Batticaloa, the SFs found one claymore mine of 1.5 kilogram with two remote controllers, two 82 hand grenades, six APM with fuses, four I-com radio sets, one detonator cord of 1.5 metres and two electric detonators on October 23.
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During another search operation in the Kulaththamadu area of Batticaloa, the SFs found one claymore mine of 1.5 kilogram with two remote controllers, two 82 hand grenades, six APM with fuses, four I-com radio sets, one detonator cord of 1.5 metres and two electric detonators on October 23.
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October - 23 
Troops of the 231 Brigade in during their search and clear operations in the Kulaththamadu area of Batticaloa District recovered one claymore mine of 1.5 kilograms with two remote controllers, two 82 hand grenades, six anti-personnel mines (APMs) with fuses, four I-com radio sets, one detonator cord
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Troops of the 231 Brigade in during their search and clear operations in the Kulaththamadu area of Batticaloa District recovered one claymore mine of 1.5 kilograms with two remote controllers, two 82 hand grenades, six anti-personnel mines (APMs) with fuses, four I-com radio sets, one detonator cord of 1.5 metres and two electric detonators in the evening of October 23, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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October - 25 
Troops recovered eleven 82-mm mortar bombs, thirty-eight 82-mm mortar bomb fuses, two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 635 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two SFG hand grenades, two Rocket Propelled Grenades, one kilogram of C-4 explosives and 40 metres long detonator code during search operations in
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Troops recovered eleven 82-mm mortar bombs, thirty-eight 82-mm mortar bomb fuses, two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 635 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two SFG hand grenades, two Rocket Propelled Grenades, one kilogram of C-4 explosives and 40 metres long detonator code during search operations in the Vakarai and Kuburumulla areas of Batticaloa District on October 25, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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November - 11 
Troops also found 293 three dry cells and 567 pen torch batteries from the Mudagala South in Batticaloa District.
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Troops also found 293 three dry cells and 567 pen torch batteries from the Mudagala South in Batticaloa District.
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November - 15 
The troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade from the Kandakuda Farm on November 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The troops in Batticaloa District recovered one hand grenade from the Kandakuda Farm on November 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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November - 20 
In addition, troops found four shotguns and two corroded trap gun barrels from the Melancholia area of Batticaloa District in the East.
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In addition, troops found four shotguns and two corroded trap gun barrels from the Melancholia area of Batticaloa District in the East.
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November - 27 
The troops in Batticaloa District recovered one suicide kit, one remote controller, three claymore mines and six hand grenades during a search operation conducted in the Kandapuram area on November 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army.
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The troops in Batticaloa District recovered one suicide kit, one remote controller, three claymore mines and six hand grenades during a search operation conducted in the Kandapuram area on November 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army.
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December - 6 
A special team from Kandy Police on information conducted a joint search operation with Army troops in the Dangeliyadda area and recovered 125 kilograms of C4 explosives buried in the area.
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A special team from Kandy Police on information conducted a joint search operation with Army troops in the Dangeliyadda area and recovered 125 kilograms of C4 explosives buried in the area.
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December - 6 
Police intelligence service personnel serving in the Kumalawadi area of Batticaloa District recovered two T-56 weapons, three hundred and 10 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 10 T-56 magazines and two knives on December 6, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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Police intelligence service personnel serving in the Kumalawadi area of Batticaloa District recovered two T-56 weapons, three hundred and 10 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 10 T-56 magazines and two knives on December 6, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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December - 7 
Army intelligence in Mandaveli recovered two T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 10 electric detonators and 40 kilograms of TNT explosives while they had been kept hidden in a structure.
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Army intelligence in Mandaveli recovered two T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 10 electric detonators and 40 kilograms of TNT explosives while they had been kept hidden in a structure.
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December - 7 
The Trincomalee Police following information recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and twenty-eight rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Sinnapuram area of Batticaloa District on December 7, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Trincomalee Police following information recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine and twenty-eight rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Sinnapuram area of Batticaloa District on December 7, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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December - 8 
Daily News reports that a large stock of C4 explosives and arms were recovered by Police and the Army in two separate locations in the Batticaloa area. Kandy Police Intelligence Unit launched a search operation in the Dangeliyadda area and unearthed 125 kilograms of C4 explosives following informati
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Daily News reports that a large stock of C4 explosives and arms were recovered by Police and the Army in two separate locations in the Batticaloa area. Kandy Police Intelligence Unit launched a search operation in the Dangeliyadda area and unearthed 125 kilograms of C4 explosives following information provided by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect, Police said.
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December - 21 
On December 21, Army troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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On December 21, Army troops recovered one T-56 weapon from the Vinayagapuram area of Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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