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Recovery of Arms:2008
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January - 5 
Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of
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Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of M-16 live ammunition. Separately, a T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from an abandoned house at Raza Road in Walikamam of Jaffna.
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January - 7 
At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunke
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At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. During subsequent search operation, the troops recovered six grenades, one T-56 weapon, one grenade pouch and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 13 
Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered one T-56, four magazines with ammunition, two cell
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Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered one T-56, four magazines with ammunition, two cellular phones, one GPS, two military combat uniforms, three military caps, one military belt, two radio sets, two ration tins, one survival knife, 12 rechargeable batteries, 24 pen torch batteries, one rain cape, eight soft drink bottles, one weapon oil bottle, medicines, field dressings, civil clothes and one pouch.
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January - 17 
An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. A claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56
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An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. A claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 gun, three magazines, 70 ammunition rounds, 25 pistol rounds, four detonators, one pack and one belt were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 20 
Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamarachchi area, identified as Chengan. During the subs
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Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamarachchi area, identified as Chengan. During the subsequent search troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one micro pistol, one suicide jacket, one GPS (Global Positioning System), a stock of T-56 and pistol ammunition, one mobile phone and one FM radio from the location.
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January - 21 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops d
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops destroyed 12 bunkers east of A-9 road and eight more bunkers west of A-9 road in the Muhamalai area while four bunkers were destroyed at Nagarkovil. Two soldiers were also killed nine others injured during the gun battle that lasted nearly for one hour. Troops later recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher and a stock of military items from the incident site.
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January - 30 
The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them
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The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them were injured during the operations in which seven soldiers also sustained injuries. "Around 12.45 am the Security Forces advanced from their FDLs in the Muhamalai area and smashed the LTTE bunkers in their first attack," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, adding, "In the pre-emptive attack the Security Forces overran 35 Tiger bunkers, physically 20 bunkers were destroyed and around 20 LTTE cadres killed." The LTTE withdrew to the second FDLs and the SFs advanced on this too forcing the LTTE to flee the area. The SFs launched another attack on the LTTE’s second FDLs in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil with T-55 tanks and destroyed 10 bunkers while killing 10 militants. "Vehicles of the fleeing Tiger cadres with their injured were also fired at by the Security Forces. LTTE communication intercepts confirmed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed in the skirmishes", Brigadier Nanayakkara said. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered a 60-mm mortar bomb, an RPG and a large stock of ammunition.
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February - 6 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also injured during the clash. Troops with the assistance of T-55 battle tanks completely destroyed 30 bunkers - four in the Nagarkovil area, 10 in the area north of A-9 and 16 in the Kilaly area, according to. One Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one T-56 weapon, five magazines, two pouches and a large number of other LTTE items were recovered by the troops from the incident site.
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February - 12 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 20 
At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the SF personnel attacked LTTE militants with RPGs and small arms. At least two to three militants were either killed or wounded. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the SF personnel attacked LTTE militants with RPGs and small arms. At least two to three militants were either killed or wounded. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 24 
The troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE to infiltrate the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district after overrunning six of the outfit’s bunkers. The troops also recovered 82 APMs, one pouch, two hand grenades and some note books from the incident site.
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The troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE to infiltrate the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district after overrunning six of the outfit’s bunkers. The troops also recovered 82 APMs, one pouch, two hand grenades and some note books from the incident site.
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April - 29 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area an
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area and later recovered 25 anti-personnel mines.
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May - 13 
Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one
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Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one LTTE militant and also recovered a claymore mine and 25 hand grenades from the area.
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June - 16 
The troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine of six-kg, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore remote controller, one Icom set, two hand grenades and several other LTTE items from the Sarasalai area of Jaffna district.
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The troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine of six-kg, two T-56 magazines, 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one claymore remote controller, one Icom set, two hand grenades and several other LTTE items from the Sarasalai area of Jaffna district.
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June - 29 
Police on June 29 recovered 20 rounds of T-56 ammunition and a hand grenade from a vehicle belonging to the Jaffna branch of the Human Rights Commission (HRC). Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera told Daily News that the cache was found inside the vehicle while it was underg
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Police on June 29 recovered 20 rounds of T-56 ammunition and a hand grenade from a vehicle belonging to the Jaffna branch of the Human Rights Commission (HRC). Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera told Daily News that the cache was found inside the vehicle while it was undergoing repairs inside a garage. He added that the driver of the vehicle along with the garage owner and two mechanics employed at the garage were taken into custody for questioning.
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August - 4 
The security forces recovered the dead body of a militant along with three hand grenades and an LTTE dog tag from the Arali area in Jaffna district.
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The security forces recovered the dead body of a militant along with three hand grenades and an LTTE dog tag from the Arali area in Jaffna district.
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August - 8 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons and two magazines with 40 ammunition, hidden under a bush, from the Irupalai area.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons and two magazines with 40 ammunition, hidden under a bush, from the Irupalai area.
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October - 1 
On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, 17 hand grenades, one Global Pos
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On the same day, the troops confronted with the LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and killed four cadres destroying two bunkers. Five more militants and two soldiers suffered injuries in the fighting. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, 17 hand grenades, one Global Positioning System equipment, one binocular, one I-com set, two pouches, one IED, two sarongs, some food and medical items.
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October - 9 
Another attack in the same area, the troops killed two more militants and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, one Global Positioning System, one map, one compass, one note book, some pocketed food items and a few other items.
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Another attack in the same area, the troops killed two more militants and subsequently recovered two T-56 weapons, one micro pistol, one Global Positioning System, one map, one compass, one note book, some pocketed food items and a few other items.
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October - 9 
At Sangupiddy in the Jaffna district, the SFs killed one militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 90 ammunition rounds, three T-56 magazines, field dressings, one pack, a 9-V battery and a few more items from his possession.
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At Sangupiddy in the Jaffna district, the SFs killed one militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, two claymore mines, six hand grenades, 90 ammunition rounds, three T-56 magazines, field dressings, one pack, a 9-V battery and a few more items from his possession.
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October - 10 
On October 10, one more LTTE cadre was eliminated by the troops in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. One T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines were recovered from his possession. In a separate incident, the troops killed another militant at Nagarkovil.
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On October 10, one more LTTE cadre was eliminated by the troops in the Thanankilappu area of Jaffna district. One T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines were recovered from his possession. In a separate incident, the troops killed another militant at Nagarkovil.
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October - 11 
At Thanankilappu in the Jaffna district, the SFs eliminated another militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines from his possession.
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At Thanankilappu in the Jaffna district, the SFs eliminated another militant and recovered one T-56 weapon, ammunition rounds, hand grenades, detonators and magazines from his possession.
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October - 21 
Another incident, troops observed a LTTE movement in the Karaweddi west area of Jaffna district and opened fire at them inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 11 ammunition rounds and one night vision device from the inciden
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Another incident, troops observed a LTTE movement in the Karaweddi west area of Jaffna district and opened fire at them inflicting an unspecified number of casualties to the outfit. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 11 ammunition rounds and one night vision device from the incident site.
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October - 21 
In a pre-down attack, the SFs foiled an LTTE attempt to attack troop’s outpost at Mandan in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on October 21, reported Daily News. "The Security Forces successfully repulsed the LTTE attempt and the Tigers fled the area facing defeat on the face of heavy retaliatory
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In a pre-down attack, the SFs foiled an LTTE attempt to attack troop’s outpost at Mandan in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on October 21, reported Daily News. "The Security Forces successfully repulsed the LTTE attempt and the Tigers fled the area facing defeat on the face of heavy retaliatory action by troops", military said. Troops also recovered an improvised T-56 assault riffle with night vision, including a magazine and 11 live ammunition.
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November - 1 
On November 1, troops when tried to question two suspicious young men at Ariyalai in the Jaffna district, one of them suddenly swallowed a cyanide capsule while the other managed to flee opening fire towards the troops. Troops later chased and killed him. While the cyanide victim, identified as Sell
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On November 1, troops when tried to question two suspicious young men at Ariyalai in the Jaffna district, one of them suddenly swallowed a cyanide capsule while the other managed to flee opening fire towards the troops. Troops later chased and killed him. While the cyanide victim, identified as Sellthurai Purusothaman of Kaithady North Kaithady, now confirmed to be an LTTE militant, has had a student identity card (Reg. No. 2003 A / 85) of the University of Jaffna (Art Faculty) in his possession, though its authenticity still remains to be checked, the other militant, Sivagnanalingam Varnaathithan of Aliyavalai in Thalladi had a 9-mm micro pistol with ammunition. Troops found a student identity card issued by Faculty of Medial University of Jaffna in his possession too.
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November - 1 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled an attack by a flotilla of Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats in the seas between Nagarkovil and Point Pedro in the Jaffna district destroying at least four boats and killing more than 14 militants aboard the boast on November 1-
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) foiled an attack by a flotilla of Sea Tiger [Sea Wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] boats in the seas between Nagarkovil and Point Pedro in the Jaffna district destroying at least four boats and killing more than 14 militants aboard the boast on November 1- morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. The sea battle started when sailors on reconnaissance in the sea spotted a fleet of suspicious boats, probably laden with explosives, sailing and Navy Fast Attack Craft (FAC) pursued the suspicious moment. Five sailors also sustained injuries in the encounter. The pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net, however, claimed that a flotilla of 20 Sea Tiger boats engaged in a major clash with the SLN gun ships in the seas off Naakarkoayil sunk an SLN Dvora FAC and a hovercraft. The website reported that seven Black Sea Tigers were killed in the operation.
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November - 21 
The security forces (SFs) also recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with three T-56 weapons, one I-com set and one compass after a confrontation in the eastern Mankulam area.
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The security forces (SFs) also recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with three T-56 weapons, one I-com set and one compass after a confrontation in the eastern Mankulam area.
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November - 21 
Troops recovered a huge arms cache following extensive search and clear operations conducted in the Pooneryn, Kalmunai point and other surrounding areas. The recoveries included suicide boats and jackets, a few hundreds of T-56 weapons and LTTE I-com radio sets, several mortars, 12.7-mm weapons, cla
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Troops recovered a huge arms cache following extensive search and clear operations conducted in the Pooneryn, Kalmunai point and other surrounding areas. The recoveries included suicide boats and jackets, a few hundreds of T-56 weapons and LTTE I-com radio sets, several mortars, 12.7-mm weapons, claymore mines, thousands of ammunition rounds, detonator cords, wire rolls, remote control devices, fuses, oxygen cylinders, hand grenades, pistols, pistol rounds and a large stock of other LTTE warlike items.
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November - 22 
Troops recovered the dead body of a militant along with one T-56 weapon and four hand grenades from the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a militant along with one T-56 weapon and four hand grenades from the Kilaly area of Jaffna district.
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November - 25 
Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving closer to the present defence line of the outfit in the Kilali area of Jaffna district forcing the militants to withdraw to further south of the Jaffna- Kandy (A-9) road leaving their weapons behind, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops confirmed that
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Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving closer to the present defence line of the outfit in the Kilali area of Jaffna district forcing the militants to withdraw to further south of the Jaffna- Kandy (A-9) road leaving their weapons behind, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops confirmed that militants suffered heavy casualties in the attack. Two T-56 weapons, one Rocket Propeller Gun and one body armour were also recovered by the troops.
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December - 10 
Elsewhere, troops conducted search and clear operations in the Mantuvil, Chunnalai and Karaweddi areas and recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons with magazines, 27 rounds used in anti-aircraft guns, four remote control units, one claymore mine, one battery pack, two
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Elsewhere, troops conducted search and clear operations in the Mantuvil, Chunnalai and Karaweddi areas and recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with two T-56 weapons with magazines, 27 rounds used in anti-aircraft guns, four remote control units, one claymore mine, one battery pack, two receivers, five detonators, one 9V battery, field dressings and some food items.
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