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January - 7 
On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
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On January 7, the dead body of a LTTE cadre was recovered and an injured cadre of the outfit was arrested during a search operation conducted by troops after a claymore attack targeting them at Mamaduwa Maharambakulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were injured in the attack.
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January - 15 
During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one re
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During a search and clear operation in the Somapura area of Trincomalee district troops recovered one communication set, one rubber dingy boat, one cougar battery, one stethoscope, field dressing items, few civil clothes, food items and several bottles soft drinks. Similarly, troops recovered one remote controlled claymore mine from the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 16 
Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara during subsequent search operation.
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Troops retaliated to LTTE fire in the Arasadikulam area of Vavuniya district and recovered one T-81 weapon with one magazine, two K-400 hand grenades, two National Identity Cards belonging to one Subramaiyam Thiriyoganadam and Muniyappan Muttukumara during subsequent search operation.
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January - 19 
Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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Troops opened fire after observing a LTTE movement in the Suriyakaddaikadu area of Vavuniya district. However, the outfit cadres managed to escape and during subsequent search operation troops recovered two claymore mines, one electric detonator and few other items from the incident site.
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February - 1 
Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and s
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Troops on a cordon and search operation in the Weppankulam area of Vavuniya district recovered 12 claymore mines, 10 detonators, 30 m of detonator code, 2 remote controllers, 7 claymore stands, 20 cyanide capsules and 2 circuits. Eight of those claymore mines are reportedly of most modern-make and sophisticated.
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February - 2 
Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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Army troops on a cordon and search operation in the Poomthoddam area of Vavuniya district recovered two claymore mines on February 2, reports SLA.
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February - 7 
A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation
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A cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed as troops opened fire on a group of LTTE cadres attempting to throw hand grenades targeting troops on duty in the general area of Kiliveddy in Jaffna on February 7, according to defence ministry sources. A subsequent search operation led to the recovery of two hand grenades.
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February - 7 
Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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Troops recovered one 9 mm Chinese Pistol, one pistol magazine and ten 9 mm ammunition, hidden in an abandoned house during a search operation in Arasadi of Jaffna.
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February - 11 
Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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Sri Lankan Army recovered explosives, including four electrical detonators, two hand grenades, a claymore mine stand and about eight metres of detonator cord, during a search operation at Uralu in Jaffna.
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February - 26 
During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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During the subsequent search operation in Velvettithurai area, troops recovered one hand grenade and one push bicycle, abandoned by terrorists.
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March - 19 
Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition fro
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Troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed a hand grenade towards them, injuring a SF personnel, near the Jaffna Hindu College on March 19. During subsequent search operation troops recovered one hand grenade, one T-56 magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition from the area.
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April - 1 
On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 3 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine detonators, five magazines, 125 T-56 ammunition, two pouches, seven metres of detonator cord, seven rifle slings, two cyanide capsules, five pen torches, one field dressing and one pack from the incident site.
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April - 3 
In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio,
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In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio, one 9-V battery, two-feet long detonator cord and one bag with some clothes from his possession.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with t
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On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with three weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also killed while three others sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 19 
A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SL
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A group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres trying to infiltrate the Forward Defence Lines at Thannankilappu in the Jaffna district when were rounded up by the troops on April 19, opened small arms fire and simultaneously lobbed hand grenades towards troops, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). At the same time, a few huge explosions were heard from areas where the outfit cadres were hiding. During subsequent search operations in the area, troops recovered three dead bodies of LTTE cadres who had committed suicide by blowing themselves up. They also recovered three T-56 weapons, five hand grenades, a suicide jacket and live ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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April - 19 
On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite ph
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On April 19, troops retaliated and repulsed a LTTE attack in the Eluththumadduwal area of Jaffna district, reported SLA. A soldier injured in the confrontation later succumbed to his injuries. During subsequent clearing operations, troops recovered nine hand grenades, one binocular, one satellite phone along with several area maps, communication equipment and several explosive items from the incident site.
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April - 22 
Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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Naval troops conducting a search operation recovered one T-56 weapon, four magazines and 118 rounds of T-56 ammunition buried in an abandoned land in the Pesalai area of the same district on April 22.
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April - 24 
Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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Troops also recovered two hand grenades during search and clear operations from the Mailady area of Jaffna district.
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April - 27 
On the same day, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards them in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered a water can, one pair of slippers, two shirts and two sarongs from the incident site. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres managed to escape when troops launched a sea
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On the same day, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres fired small arms towards them in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district and subsequently recovered a water can, one pair of slippers, two shirts and two sarongs from the incident site. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres managed to escape when troops launched a search operation in the area close to Jaffna Railway Station following information about the presence of a group of outfit cadres.
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April - 29 
Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to repo
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Two top Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, identified as Eelamaran, leader in charge of Jaffna, and his deputy Udayan, were among six outfit cadres killed at Suruvil in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on April 29, reported Media Centre for National Security. According to reports, naval troops conducted a cordon and search operation following information about their presence in the area and as they were ready to enter the Amman Kovil/Puliyankadal premises with the Kovil incumbent they were fired upon by the outfit cadres from inside the Kovil. Naval troops retaliated with small arms which resulted in two explosions. In the operation all five LTTE cadres who were inside the Kovil were killed. The incumbent of the Kovil was also killed in the crossfire. Troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 30 
Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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Troops recovered a LTTE claymore from the Chundikkuli area of Jaffna district. During a subsequent search operation in the area, troops arrested one suspect along with one claymore mine in his possession.
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May - 11 May - 13
During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to t
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During a special search operation conducted by the Navy in the area between Trincomalee and Kuchchaweli on May 13 naval troops recovered a haul of medical items and a tractor belonging to LTTE cadres. Troops also recovered fifteen barrels of diesel, each containing 210-liters, to be transported to the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) for the LTTE, from the Kondampiddi area of Mannar district on May 11.
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May - 16 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and a soldier were killed when troops came under two successive LTTE attacks in the area east of Madu in the Vavuniya district on May 16, the military officials said, according to Colombo Page. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres and a soldier were killed when troops came under two successive LTTE attacks in the area east of Madu in the Vavuniya district on May 16, the military officials said, according to Colombo Page. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered three T-56 assault riffles along with magazines and ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 19 
Troops found a vest for suicide bombings, 750 grams of explosives, and assault rifles during a search operation in the Jaffna peninsula.
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Troops found a vest for suicide bombings, 750 grams of explosives, and assault rifles during a search operation in the Jaffna peninsula.
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June - 5 
Daily News reports that the LTTE is increasingly resorting to the use of places of Hindu worship in the North to carry out its subversive plans and in the process bringing disaffection to the SFs among the Tamil community when search operations are conducted on these premises. The report said that S
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Daily News reports that the LTTE is increasingly resorting to the use of places of Hindu worship in the North to carry out its subversive plans and in the process bringing disaffection to the SFs among the Tamil community when search operations are conducted on these premises. The report said that SFs recovered large caches of weapons from at least five Hindu temples in the North in the recent past with shootouts occurring inside one such temple when troops entered the premises following a tip-off that weapons were hidden in its sanctum. Some arms and ammunition, including grenades, were also found in a bag hidden behind the altar at the St. Mary’s Cathedral in Jaffna.
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June - 9 
On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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On June 9, LTTE cadres detonated an explosion of a claymore mine targeting a police team in the Dutuwewa area of Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard. The dead bodies of two civilians and one motorbike were recovered during a subsequent search operation in the area.
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June - 10 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during a search operation at Puliyankandal in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on June 10, reports Colombo Page. Four LTTE cadres were killed while three others sustained injuries during t
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres during a search operation at Puliyankandal in the Kayts Island area of Jaffna district on June 10, reports Colombo Page. Four LTTE cadres were killed while three others sustained injuries during the clash, the military said. A wounded sailor later succumbed to his injuries. SLN personnel also recovered a cache of weapons, including two T-56 weapons, seven hand grenades, six T-56 magazines with 180 live ammunitions, three code sheets, a cyanide capsule and an LTTE identification tag, from the incident site along with the body of a LTTE cadre, identified as Mankuil alias Gnasekaran Dayalan. Daily News quoted military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe as saying, "We believe that the LTTE cadres were preparing to launch an attack and their attempt was foiled by Naval personnel. The sailors also uncovered arms and ammunition from the fleeing terrorists."
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June - 13 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres at Kappathivu in the Jaffna district on June 13, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The security
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and several others sustained injuries when troops confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres at Kappathivu in the Jaffna district on June 13, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The security forces (SFs) in a subsequent search operation recovered the bodies of the three slain LTTE cadres along with three T56 assault rifles, six hand grenades and a claymore mine weighing 10-kgs.
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June - 14 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations at Andankulam in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. At least one LTTE cadre was killed and an unspecified number of them sustai
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations at Andankulam in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on June 14, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. At least one LTTE cadre was killed and an unspecified number of them sustained injuries in the incident.
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June - 15 
On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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On June 15, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on route clearing operation in the Parayanakulam area. Troops, however, escaped unhurt in the explosion.
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June - 17 
On June 17, troops recovered two suicide belts, specially designed for female suicide cadres of the LTTE, hidden behind a Hindu Kovil (Temple) in the Walikamam west area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Army reported. During further search operations in the area, three T-56 weapons along with seven mag
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On June 17, troops recovered two suicide belts, specially designed for female suicide cadres of the LTTE, hidden behind a Hindu Kovil (Temple) in the Walikamam west area of Jaffna district, Sri Lanka Army reported. During further search operations in the area, three T-56 weapons along with seven magazines were recovered by the troops.
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June - 22 
In the district, troops retaliated and foiled a LTTE attempt to infiltrate the security points at Katkolam in the Point Pedro area. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons and a few magazines.
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In the district, troops retaliated and foiled a LTTE attempt to infiltrate the security points at Katkolam in the Point Pedro area. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE cadres along with two T-56 weapons and a few magazines.
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July - 1 
On July 1, the Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a search operation recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two T-56 magazines and 48 T-56 ammunition from the Annamalai area of Vavuniya district, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The STF personnel als
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On July 1, the Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a search operation recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two T-56 magazines and 48 T-56 ammunition from the Annamalai area of Vavuniya district, said the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS), according to Daily News. The STF personnel also recovered 11 anti-personnel mines during another search operation in the same area.
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July - 3 
Naval troops on a search operation in the Embalinagar area of Mannar district recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, 7.62 ammunition rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two 40-mm grenades, 1-kg of gelignite, one hand grenade, one pistol holster and one belt.
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Naval troops on a search operation in the Embalinagar area of Mannar district recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, 7.62 ammunition rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two 40-mm grenades, 1-kg of gelignite, one hand grenade, one pistol holster and one belt.
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July - 12 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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July - 20 
During another search operation, troops recovered one RPG weapon from the Kistokulam area of Vavuniya district.
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During another search operation, troops recovered one RPG weapon from the Kistokulam area of Vavuniya district.
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July - 26 
In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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In another incident, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in two separate raids at 9.10 am and 12.10 pm shelled identified LTTE targets at Muthiyankaddukulum, northwest of Oddusudan, in the Mullaittivu district.
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July - 27 
Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 5-kg at Thavasikulam in the Kodikamam area. During search and clear operations in the Red Bridge area of Mylavethuven, troops recovered one disposable RPG bomb. Troops on duty at Karukkapulchenai found one pressure mine of seven layers and 16 anti-personn
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Troops recovered one claymore mine of about 5-kg at Thavasikulam in the Kodikamam area. During search and clear operations in the Red Bridge area of Mylavethuven, troops recovered one disposable RPG bomb. Troops on duty at Karukkapulchenai found one pressure mine of seven layers and 16 anti-personnel mines while clearing the area. Further, on July 27, troops recovered seven 60-mm mortar rounds during a search operation at Namalwatta in the Kumburupiddi area.
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August - 14 
Separately, three LTTE cadres were killed when they attacked an army foot patrol at Weli-Oya FDL in the Kalyanapura area. A MCNS spokesman said when the LTTE cadres attempted to infiltrate the Weli-Oya FDL, it was successfully retaliated by the army foot patrol, killing three LTTE cadres. During a s
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Separately, three LTTE cadres were killed when they attacked an army foot patrol at Weli-Oya FDL in the Kalyanapura area. A MCNS spokesman said when the LTTE cadres attempted to infiltrate the Weli-Oya FDL, it was successfully retaliated by the army foot patrol, killing three LTTE cadres. During a subsequent search operation, troops recovered three T-56 assault rifles fro the area.
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August - 31 
11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a provincial leader, were killed and nine soldiers injured during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and outfit’s cadres at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on August 31, said Media Center for national Security (MCNS), according to
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11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including a provincial leader, were killed and nine soldiers injured during a clash between the security forces (SFs) and outfit’s cadres at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district on August 31, said Media Center for national Security (MCNS), according to Colombo Page. The army destroyed several bunkers of the outfit and recovered eight T-56 rifles and several RPGs during subsequent search operation in the area.
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September - 3 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre along with one communication radio set, one note bo
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres fired towards troops on duty in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and killed one of the outfit’s cadres. During subsequently search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the outfit’s cadre along with one communication radio set, one note book, nine code sheets and one belt order from the incident site.
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September - 4 
On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On September 4, troops retaliated and killed three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district when they tried to launch an attack towards troops conducting search operations in the area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 4 
Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries include one claymore mine of 25-kg, two claymore mi
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Troops consolidating in the recently captured areas of Silavatura and Arippu in the Mannar district recovered LTTE military hardware and other accessories during search operations conducted on two camps, including one Sea-Tiger base. The recoveries include one claymore mine of 25-kg, two claymore mines of 10-kg of, 110 rounds of 40-mm grenade launcher rounds, 96 anti personnel mine (APM) fuses, 482 APMs, 336 electric detonators, two electric circuits, 40-kg of TNT explosive powder, two claymore stands, one multi purpose machine gun (MPMG) tripod, three MPMG drums, 2690 ammunition, 25 general purpose machine gun (GPMG) links, two T-56 weapons, 260 anti-aircraft ammunition, 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five anti-aircraft ammunition links, six Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) heat bombs, seven chargers, three jerry cans of 25-litres each, 105 rounds of 14.5-mm ammunition, one hand grenade, 19 PVC wire rolls of 50-m, 186 of mortar heat bombs. Troops also recovered one out board motor (OBM) of 40-hp, 25 OBMs of 25-hp, 25 boats, one suicide boat, two plastic cans, one boat repair kit, one oil can and one suicide kit in and around the captured Sea-Tiger base.
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September - 6 
The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was camouflaged, in a shrub land area. The recoveries i
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The Sri Lanka Navy personnel conducting search operations along the Kattupalliya beach in Mannar district found boat accessories and repair equipments on September 6. According to naval sources, the boat accessories were hidden in a cart, which was camouflaged, in a shrub land area. The recoveries included, three crank shafts, five coil roll, 114 grinder disk, 10 spare parts of lathe machine, 14 air filter, three electrical grinders, four air cleaners, four kilograms of nut and bolt, three electric drill machines, four engine liners, two pistons, 200-ltrs each of caltex diesel engine oil and coolant.
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September - 9 
During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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During search operations conducted by the army in the Silavathurai area of Mannar district, troops recovered eighty one 82-mm mortar bombs and five APMs.
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September - 14 
Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one mobile phone, one T-56 magazine filled with ammunit
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Troops retaliated and chased away a group of LTTE cadres who opened fire towards them in the Karativu area of Jaffna district. During the subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered a binocular with night vision, one range finder, one mobile phone, one T-56 magazine filled with ammunition and two military packs.
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September - 23 
A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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A day earlier, troops conducting a search in the Giant Tank area of Mannar district were attacked by the LTTE in which one soldier was injured, SLA reported. Troops retaliated and killed three LTTE cadres.
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September - 25 
Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades and a pouch.
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Four more LTTE cadres were killed and several others injured when troops in the Ponnar area of the same district confronted a group of the outfit’s cadres on September 25. During subsequent search and clear operations in the area, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades and a pouch.
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September - 26 
Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel grenade launcher and three T-56 weapons. Five soldiers
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Troops foiled another attempt by LTTE cadres to infiltrate the SF held areas in Pokkaravani, west of Omanthai and killed three of them. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one cadre along with one rocket propel grenade launcher and three T-56 weapons. Five soldiers were also injured.
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September - 29 
Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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Troops conducting search operation in the Kallikulam area recovered thirty four Anti Personnel (AP) mines hidden in a jungle patch.
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October - 14 
Troops at Villattikulam, West of Omanthai, in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed four of them. The confrontation erupted when troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area.
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Troops at Villattikulam, West of Omanthai, in the Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed four of them. The confrontation erupted when troops conducted a search and clear operation in the area.
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October - 18 
At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on Octob
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At lest 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in a clash between the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the LTTE cadres when the militants tried to storm the security lines in the general area of Periyathampani in the Vavuniya district on October 18, according to Army sources. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of seven militants along with five T-56 weapons and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun from the area. Six soldiers of the SLA were wounded in the fighting.
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October - 24 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and two others inured when a group of outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the Kilali FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on October 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. Dur
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and two others inured when a group of outfit’s cadres attempted to infiltrate the Kilali FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on October 24, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. During subsequent search operation troops recovered the dead bodies of two cadres, one T-56 assault rifle, four T-56 magazines, 11 hand grenades, one global positioning system, one compass, one LTTE code sheet and one pouch from the area.
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October - 29 
Two soldiers engaged in a search operation in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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Two soldiers engaged in a search operation in the Thampanai area of Vavuniya district sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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November - 1 
At Umayaratuvarankulam, troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured at least five others when they attempted to launch attacks on the troops conducting search operations in the area.
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At Umayaratuvarankulam, troops killed four LTTE cadres and injured at least five others when they attempted to launch attacks on the troops conducting search operations in the area.
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November - 4 
Two boxes packed with anti aircraft ammunition, ready to be taken to un-cleared areas for LTTE use, were recovered from the general area of Kondachchikudah, at Silavathurai of Mannar district on November 4, during a search operation conducted by the naval troops.
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Two boxes packed with anti aircraft ammunition, ready to be taken to un-cleared areas for LTTE use, were recovered from the general area of Kondachchikudah, at Silavathurai of Mannar district on November 4, during a search operation conducted by the naval troops.
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November - 5 
Security forces in Katupalliya area in the Mannar district, in a search operation on November 5, detected 200 iron rods and a 15 horse power outboard motor, set to be transported to LTTE terrorists in un-cleared areas.
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Security forces in Katupalliya area in the Mannar district, in a search operation on November 5, detected 200 iron rods and a 15 horse power outboard motor, set to be transported to LTTE terrorists in un-cleared areas.
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November - 5 
Troops in Vilattikulam area in the Vavuniya district recovered fifty anti personnel mines during day time searches on November 5.
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Troops in Vilattikulam area in the Vavuniya district recovered fifty anti personnel mines during day time searches on November 5.
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November - 15 
Troops recovered 200 anti-personnel mines during search operations in Villattikulam and Vavuniyanperiyankulam areas on November 15.
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Troops recovered 200 anti-personnel mines during search operations in Villattikulam and Vavuniyanperiyankulam areas on November 15.
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November - 15 
Two soldiers engaged in search operations at Periyathampanai and Thampanai areas on November 15- morning sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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Two soldiers engaged in search operations at Periyathampanai and Thampanai areas on November 15- morning sustained injuries in an anti personnel mine explosion.
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November - 17 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) carried out raids on a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 17. During the ensuing confrontations, five LTTE bunkers were destroyed. Subsequent search recovered a dead body of a LT
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said that troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) carried out raids on a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on November 17. During the ensuing confrontations, five LTTE bunkers were destroyed. Subsequent search recovered a dead body of a LTTE cadre, one T-56 weapon and four magazines from the area. Troops intercepting the LTTE communication later confirmed that five cadres were killed while two others were injured in the incident.
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November - 23 
In Vavuniya, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the Bandarikulam area on November 23 and recovered 19 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one claymore mine and four electric detonators from an abandoned house
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In Vavuniya, troops conducted a search and clear operation in the Bandarikulam area on November 23 and recovered 19 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one claymore mine and four electric detonators from an abandoned house
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November - 25 
At Parrikkariperiyakulam in Mannar, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres when they were on a search operation in the area. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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At Parrikkariperiyakulam in Mannar, troops confronted a group of LTTE cadres when they were on a search operation in the area. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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November - 25 
On November 25, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they confronted a group of militants who attempted to enter the Adampan area in Mannar district. While the rest of the militants managed to escape, troops during subsequent search operation recovered one T-56 from the incident site.
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On November 25, four LTTE cadres were killed by troops when they confronted a group of militants who attempted to enter the Adampan area in Mannar district. While the rest of the militants managed to escape, troops during subsequent search operation recovered one T-56 from the incident site.
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December - 2 
In a separate incident, one LTTE cadre, identified as Darani, committed suicide detonating a suicide jacket while the troops were conducting a search operation in the Vadiri area on December 2. Troops also recovered one more suicide jacket and a hand grenade from the incident site.
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In a separate incident, one LTTE cadre, identified as Darani, committed suicide detonating a suicide jacket while the troops were conducting a search operation in the Vadiri area on December 2. Troops also recovered one more suicide jacket and a hand grenade from the incident site.
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December - 9 
Troops recovered eight dead bodies of the LTTE cadres along with five T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, one T-81 riffle and two radio sets from the Periyathampane area in the same district on December 9, SLA reports. "Dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by Army troops who conducted a se
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Troops recovered eight dead bodies of the LTTE cadres along with five T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, one T-81 riffle and two radio sets from the Periyathampane area in the same district on December 9, SLA reports. "Dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by Army troops who conducted a search operation in Periyathampane today. Six bodies were handed over to the Vavuniya hospital but the other two were decomposed," the Defence ministry said in a statement, adds PTI.
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December - 16 
Separately, troops engaged in a search and clear operation in the Narrikkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed five of them.
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Separately, troops engaged in a search and clear operation in the Narrikkulam area of Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE cadres and killed five of them.
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December - 26 
Troops during further search operations in the Maniarkulam area of Vavuniya district on December 26 recovered more weapons, ammunition, explosives and a large number of other LTTE war like items from the area where troops had confronted the LTTE in the morning killing three militants. One T-56 weapo
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Troops during further search operations in the Maniarkulam area of Vavuniya district on December 26 recovered more weapons, ammunition, explosives and a large number of other LTTE war like items from the area where troops had confronted the LTTE in the morning killing three militants. One T-56 weapon, 631 rounds of live ammunition, two detonators with a wire, two hand grenades, one ICOM radio set, one claymore mine firing device, two T-56 magazines, three pouches, 200 grams of C-4 explosive, five field dressing sets, one dog tag, and several other items were among the recovery.
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December - 28 
A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened fire towards troops and Civil Defence Force personnel at Padaviya in the Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard who succumbed to his injuries later. Troops retaliated and during subsequent search recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with
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A day earlier, the LTTE militants opened fire towards troops and Civil Defence Force personnel at Padaviya in the Vavuniya district, injuring one home guard who succumbed to his injuries later. Troops retaliated and during subsequent search recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with four hand grenades and one magazine of a gun.
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