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January - 1 
Kfir jets of the SLAF neutralised two LTTE camps in the west of Kilinochchi and the east of Paranthan at around 8.15am (SLST). The jets shelled another LTTE camp, about 2.5 kilometres east of Kilinochchi, a couple of hours later.
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Kfir jets of the SLAF neutralised two LTTE camps in the west of Kilinochchi and the east of Paranthan at around 8.15am (SLST). The jets shelled another LTTE camp, about 2.5 kilometres east of Kilinochchi, a couple of hours later.
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January - 2 
The troops advancing in Mullaitivu area attacked LTTE militants in the Taniynttu, north of Pulamurippu and Mulliyavalai areas and caused heavy damages to the militants. Troops also expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) further in the Taniyanttu area.
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The troops advancing in Mullaitivu area attacked LTTE militants in the Taniynttu, north of Pulamurippu and Mulliyavalai areas and caused heavy damages to the militants. Troops also expanded their Forward Defence Line (FDL) further in the Taniyanttu area.
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January - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) attached to Task Force IV operating in the East of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) road captured the key junction town Oddusudan on the Mankulam-Mullaitivu (A-34) road taking full control of the Oddusudan- Nedunkerni-Puliyankulam road, Military sources told Daily News. Oddusudan on the
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Security Forces (SFs) attached to Task Force IV operating in the East of the Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) road captured the key junction town Oddusudan on the Mankulam-Mullaitivu (A-34) road taking full control of the Oddusudan- Nedunkerni-Puliyankulam road, Military sources told Daily News. Oddusudan on the A-34 road links Mullaitivu to the East, Puthukuduiruppu to the North, Mankulam to the West and Nedunkerni and Puliyankulam to the South and South West. Heavy fighting erupted on January 4 as troops attached to the 642 Brigade entered the town. “Security Forces killed at least 10 Tiger cadres as they attacked a tractor transporting Tiger cadres and several other vehicles,” a military official said. “Troops are in the process of conducting search and clear operations in the area to further consolidate their positions in this junction town after entering the town by yesterday evening,” the official added.
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January - 7 
Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a group of LTTE militants, running a way from Palali and Elephant Pass battlefields, in the Chundikulam lagoon area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a group of LTTE militants, running a way from Palali and Elephant Pass battlefields, in the Chundikulam lagoon area, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 8 
On January 8, SFs in Mannar confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Pampaimadu area and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, they recovered five T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 235 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one micro pistol, three micro pistol magazines
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On January 8, SFs in Mannar confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Pampaimadu area and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, they recovered five T-56 weapons, seven T-56 magazines, 235 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one micro pistol, three micro pistol magazines, one .38 weapon, 90 rounds of .38 ammunition, 39 rounds of micro pistol ammunition, one satellite mobile phone, one CDMA wireless phone, maps of Anuradhapura and Silavathurai from the area.
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January - 9 
SFs attacked LTTE camps in the Urani, Murusumoddai, Mulliyaweli, west of Mankulam, Thaddumalai, Thaddalaimadu, north of Ampakamam and north of Alankulam and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of four militants along w
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SFs attacked LTTE camps in the Urani, Murusumoddai, Mulliyaweli, west of Mankulam, Thaddumalai, Thaddalaimadu, north of Ampakamam and north of Alankulam and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead bodies of four militants along with four T-56 weapons, one T-56 magazine, 256 rounds of ammunition, six hand grenades, two radio communication sets, 84 explosive chargers, five anti-personnel mines, three claymore mines of 1.5 kg each, two claymore mines of 5 kg each, 3.75 kg of TNT explosives, 50 kg of black powder, 29 kg of TNT pieces, 20 kg of gun powder and 11.8 kg of C-4 explosives from these areas.
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January - 11 
An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed and some solders wounded during clashes at Iranamadu and Wattakachchi in the Kilinochchi District. During subsequent search operations conducted in Wattakachchi, the troops recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a female cadre, one T-5
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An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed and some solders wounded during clashes at Iranamadu and Wattakachchi in the Kilinochchi District. During subsequent search operations conducted in Wattakachchi, the troops recovered dead bodies of three militants, including a female cadre, one T-56 weapon, ten 81 mm mortar bombs, twenty-two 61 mm mortar bombs, 11 hand grenades and 10 anti-personnel mines.
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January - 11 
The 53rd Division troops continuing their advance towards the east after the capture of Elephant Pass attacked the next stronghold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Kevil in the Jaffna District in the afternoon of January 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops are now conducting clearing
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The 53rd Division troops continuing their advance towards the east after the capture of Elephant Pass attacked the next stronghold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Kevil in the Jaffna District in the afternoon of January 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops are now conducting clearing operations in and around the area removing mines and booby traps laid by the militants.
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January - 12 
MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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MI-24 gun-ships neutralised two LTTE camps in the Iranamadu Tank area of Kilinochchi District. “The sorties were in support of 57 Division and TF-3 to liberate the area,” the spokesman stated. He also said fighter jets neutralised another LTTE camp north of the Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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January - 12 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a LTTE camp frequently visited by its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Puthukkudiyiruppu jungle, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised a LTTE camp frequently visited by its chief Velupillai Prabhakaran in the Puthukkudiyiruppu jungle, the SLAF spokesman Wing Commander Janaka Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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January - 13 
Troops of 58th Division attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 13 inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of
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Troops of 58th Division attacked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps in the Murusamoddai area of Mullaitivu District in the afternoon of January 13 inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of four militants along with one canter lorry and one motor bicycle during the subsequent search operation, three other militants who were hiding in the area surrendered to the troops.
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January - 14 
A few soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED blasts when a team of SF’s were engaged in search and clear operations in the newly captured areas of Pannaikaduwan Ariyanmadam and Periyavilan in Jaffna District. The SFs, meanwhile, recovered two Multi Purpose Machine Guns, one T-56 weapon with its
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A few soldiers sustained injuries in APM and IED blasts when a team of SF’s were engaged in search and clear operations in the newly captured areas of Pannaikaduwan Ariyanmadam and Periyavilan in Jaffna District. The SFs, meanwhile, recovered two Multi Purpose Machine Guns, one T-56 weapon with its magazines and 85 rounds of ammunition from Periyavilan.
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January - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre to the east of Dharmapuram.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE camp, about one kilometre to the east of Dharmapuram.
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January - 17 
Security Forces during fierce confrontations killed an unspecified number of LTTE militants in the area about seven kilometres north of the Muthuiyankaddukulam tank in the Mullaitivu District. During the subsequent search operation the troops recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants along with six
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Security Forces during fierce confrontations killed an unspecified number of LTTE militants in the area about seven kilometres north of the Muthuiyankaddukulam tank in the Mullaitivu District. During the subsequent search operation the troops recovered the dead bodies of 19 militants along with six T-56 weapons, two Light Machine Guns, one Rocket Propeller Grenade launcher, eight claymore mines and four hand grenades from the area.
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January - 18 
On January 18, SFs neutralised several LTTE hideouts in the areas north of Kalmadukulam tank, west and southeast of Udayarkattikkulam tank, northwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing an unspecified number of militants, SLA reports. Three dead bodies of the militants along with two T-56 weapon
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On January 18, SFs neutralised several LTTE hideouts in the areas north of Kalmadukulam tank, west and southeast of Udayarkattikkulam tank, northwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing an unspecified number of militants, SLA reports. Three dead bodies of the militants along with two T-56 weapons, 1000 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, two I-com radio sets, six hand grenades and a trailer of a water browser were subsequently recovered by the troops from Puthukkudiyiruppu and Udayarkattikkulam areas.
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January - 18 
The 57th Division troops during clearing operations in Mullaitivu jungle where they had located the LTTE’s 6th airstrip on January 16 found wreckage of an aircraft on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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The 57th Division troops during clearing operations in Mullaitivu jungle where they had located the LTTE’s 6th airstrip on January 16 found wreckage of an aircraft on January 18, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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January - 18 
Fighter jets of the SLAF neutralised a LTTE camp south of Chundikulam.
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Fighter jets of the SLAF neutralised a LTTE camp south of Chundikulam.
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January - 19 
SFs found a massive stock of food inside Dharmapuram village during search operations conducted in the past few days. Troops also recovered a large number of LTTE maps inside the main lecture hall in Dharmapuram. ”We are recovering Tiger assets which could not be found in Kilinochchi”, an unnamed mi
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SFs found a massive stock of food inside Dharmapuram village during search operations conducted in the past few days. Troops also recovered a large number of LTTE maps inside the main lecture hall in Dharmapuram. ”We are recovering Tiger assets which could not be found in Kilinochchi”, an unnamed military official said. “There are signs that the LTTE had shifted the offices and all their assets from Kilinochchi weeks ahead of its fall as large a number of name boards which had been removed from Kilinochchi were found inside Dharmapuram as it was captured in a surprise move by the 58 Division troops after advancing 16 Km to the East of Paranthan within 15 days”, he added.
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January - 20 
SFs recovered two outboard motors of 15 horse power each, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, three RPG bombs and four outboard motor oil cans during a search operation in the Jayasinghapura area of Vavuniya District.
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SFs recovered two outboard motors of 15 horse power each, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, three RPG bombs and four outboard motor oil cans during a search operation in the Jayasinghapura area of Vavuniya District.
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January - 20 
Troops of the 57th and 58th Divisions clashed with militants in the Ramanathpuram and the east of Dharmapuram areas killing an unspecified number of militants. An unspecified number of SF personnel also sustained injuries in LTTE mortar fire and explosion of a booby trap in these areas. During subse
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Troops of the 57th and 58th Divisions clashed with militants in the Ramanathpuram and the east of Dharmapuram areas killing an unspecified number of militants. An unspecified number of SF personnel also sustained injuries in LTTE mortar fire and explosion of a booby trap in these areas. During subsequent search operations in Dharmapuram, troops recovered the dead body of one militant along with a T-56 weapon.
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January - 21 
MI-24 helicopter gun-ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE transit camp, about one kilometre southeast of Visuamadu in the Mullaitivu District, in support of advancing troops of the Task Force–III.
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MI-24 helicopter gun-ships of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) neutralised a LTTE transit camp, about one kilometre southeast of Visuamadu in the Mullaitivu District, in support of advancing troops of the Task Force–III.
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January - 21 
SLAF fighter jets shelled a LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi east.
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SLAF fighter jets shelled a LTTE camp in the Piramanthalkulam area of Kilinochchi east.
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January - 22 
During separate clashes between the two sides in the same area, SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one militant, three T-56 weapons, one hand grenade and one motorbike.
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During separate clashes between the two sides in the same area, SFs killed an unspecified number of militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of one militant, three T-56 weapons, one hand grenade and one motorbike.
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January - 22 
Following another clash in the areas west and east of Chilawatta, south and southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Mulliyavalai, the troops expanded their FDL in the south and the southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu. SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, two browser trailers, two light vehicles an
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Following another clash in the areas west and east of Chilawatta, south and southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu and the south of Mulliyavalai, the troops expanded their FDL in the south and the southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu. SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, two browser trailers, two light vehicles and one I-com radio set during subsequent search operations.
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January - 22 
The 58th Division troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of four militants along with six tractors, one bulldozer and one road rolle
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The 58th Division troops clashed with LTTE militants in the Visuamadu area of Mullaitivu District and killed an unspecified number of them. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of four militants along with six tractors, one bulldozer and one road roller from the area, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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January - 22 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the areas south of Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu and captured one LTTE bunker and earth bund on January 22, Sri Lanka Army reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the areas south of Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu and captured one LTTE bunker and earth bund on January 22, Sri Lanka Army reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with six T-56 weapons from these areas.
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January - 22 
Troops conducted a search operation in the Komankulam area of Vavuniya and recovered 750 grams of explosives, one electronic detonator, 10 metres of flexible wire, 43 hand grenades, 26 Arul type mortar bombs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb, ten 81-mm mortar bombs and ten 60-mm mortar bombs.
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Troops conducted a search operation in the Komankulam area of Vavuniya and recovered 750 grams of explosives, one electronic detonator, 10 metres of flexible wire, 43 hand grenades, 26 Arul type mortar bombs, one Rocket Propeller Grenade bomb, ten 81-mm mortar bombs and ten 60-mm mortar bombs.
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January - 24 
On January 24, the 57th Division troops advancing from the west of Visuamadu continuously assaulted LTTE camps in the Puliyanpokkarai area and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operation conducted later, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with
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On January 24, the 57th Division troops advancing from the west of Visuamadu continuously assaulted LTTE camps in the Puliyanpokkarai area and inflicted heavy casualties upon the militants. During subsequent search operation conducted later, the SFs recovered the dead body of one militant along with three T-56 weapons.
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January - 24 
The troops recovered 85 anti-personnel mines and 28 hand grenades from the Mankulam and Visuamadu areas. In another search operation in the Kanakarayankulam area the SFs recovered one claymore mine weighing about 10 kilograms, 5 metre detonator code, six kilograms of explosives and 8019 rounds of T-
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The troops recovered 85 anti-personnel mines and 28 hand grenades from the Mankulam and Visuamadu areas. In another search operation in the Kanakarayankulam area the SFs recovered one claymore mine weighing about 10 kilograms, 5 metre detonator code, six kilograms of explosives and 8019 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 24 
Troops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukudirippu areas of Mullaitivu District causing inflicting heavy casualties among the militants, Sri Lanka Army reported. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead body of LTTE militants from Udayarkattikkulam are
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Troops continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukudirippu areas of Mullaitivu District causing inflicting heavy casualties among the militants, Sri Lanka Army reported. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead body of LTTE militants from Udayarkattikkulam area along with three T-56 weapons and the dead body of one militant along with a T-56 weapon from the Puthukudirippu area. They also captured an LTTE camp complex consisting of 12 buildings, one monument, a toilet block, a cook house, a water container and a pump house in the Puthukudirippu area. During a search conducted in the captured camp the troops recovered three water tank foils, two barrels with 210 litre capacity each, one barrel containing 240 litres of petrol, two five litre four tonnes oil canes, two barrels of 210 litre capacity each containing kerosene oil and two canes of five litre capacity containing two tonnes oil from it.
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January - 25 
On January 25, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam, south of Puliyanpokkarai, east of Dharmapuram and southeast of Puliyanpokkarai areas and killed an unspecified number of militants, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered dead bodi
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On January 25, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam, south of Puliyanpokkarai, east of Dharmapuram and southeast of Puliyanpokkarai areas and killed an unspecified number of militants, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered dead bodies of seven militants along with four T-56 weapons and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun from these areas.
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January - 25 
SFs recovered two T-56 weapons and one Improvised Explosive Device in Mullaitivu. Extensive search operations in and around Mullaitivu town are underway, added another report. A day earlier, the SFs captured the LTTE earth bund constructed in the northwest of Puthukudiyirippu and later recovered on
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SFs recovered two T-56 weapons and one Improvised Explosive Device in Mullaitivu. Extensive search operations in and around Mullaitivu town are underway, added another report. A day earlier, the SFs captured the LTTE earth bund constructed in the northwest of Puthukudiyirippu and later recovered one T-56 weapon, one Global Positioning System and one compass.
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January - 25 
The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaitivu District. During subsequent search and clear operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five T-56 weapons, 17 hand grenades, three communication se
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The SFs clashed with the LTTE militants in the Visuamadukulam and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas in the Mullaitivu District. During subsequent search and clear operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with five T-56 weapons, 17 hand grenades, three communication sets, one claymore mine and one detonator from the Visuamadukulam area. Another dead body of a LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon, one barrel of sulphuric acid, 4000 electric detonators, 300 packs each containing 500 grams of explosives, 20 cans containing TNT explosives, 75 bags of sodium bicarbonate each weighing 50 kilograms and 50 empty boxes, three empty containers, two candles containers, 400 plastic chairs, three damaged armoured vehicles, one Johnny mines factory and one claymore mines factory was recovered from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area.
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January - 27 
Troops conducting a search in the Mattuvil area of Jaffna District recovered nine hand grenades, 110 anti-personnel mines (APM), 56 ammunition rounds, thirty 9-mm ammunition rounds, three remote controllers, two claymore circuits, 70 detonators, two battery chargers, one Global Positioning System,
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Troops conducting a search in the Mattuvil area of Jaffna District recovered nine hand grenades, 110 anti-personnel mines (APM), 56 ammunition rounds, thirty 9-mm ammunition rounds, three remote controllers, two claymore circuits, 70 detonators, two battery chargers, one Global Positioning System, 22 meter long detonator codes, two maps, 15 ID cards and one Driving licence. Similarly, the SFs in Vavuniya District recovered one eight kilograms heavy claymore mine, 20 m of wire, two 9V batteries and two electronic detonators from the Vannakulam area. In the same area, an APM exploded at about 4.30 pm (SLST) without causing any casualty.
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January - 28 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured when troops of the 58th Division operating from the south of Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road reached Vishvamadu junction amidst stiff resistance by the outfit on January 28, reports Dai
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured when troops of the 58th Division operating from the south of Paranthan–Mullaitivu (A-35) road reached Vishvamadu junction amidst stiff resistance by the outfit on January 28, reports Daily News. The village, near Kalmadukulam tank, was completely under water and their houses and properties were largely damaged, when the tank bund was breeched by the LTTE, Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. During subsequent search operations, Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, four I-com sets, explosives and several more LTTE items, adds Sri Lanka Army. Troops also came across a wide assortment of LTTE’s heavy and light vehicles, including one bulldozer, one backhoe, one tipper, one canter lorry, twelve land master tractors and a Toyota double cab belonging to the UNICEF. According to Nanayakkara, the capture of Vishvamadu junction dealt a severe blow to the LTTE who are now confined to a territory of 300 square kilometres, Daily News reported. The troops have also gained control of a stretch of 10 kilometers along the road leading to Chundikkulama via Puliyampokkanai. The militants have also started escaping towards the safer zones at Teravilkulam and Udayarkattikkulam after military operations in Vishvamadu and Piramanthalkulam. Brigadier Nanayakkara also said the LTTE-held territory is now surrounded by Task Force-IV from Puthukudirippu west and south, Task force-II from Puthukudirippu west and Udayankattu and Task force-III from Vishvamadu and Thalmadu. In addition, Troops of 57, 58, 55, are also operating in Vishvamadu, area south of A-35 road and Chundikulam.
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January - 31 
During continuous search operations conducted in the Chundikulam, Visuamadu, Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with three T-56 weapons, one magazine with
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During continuous search operations conducted in the Chundikulam, Visuamadu, Udayarkattikkulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant along with three T-56 weapons, one magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition, three claymore mines of 12.5 kilograms, one claymore mine of 20 kilograms, one I-com radio set, 10 rifle grenades, 55 hand grenades, one LTTE identity card, seven fishing boats, one water jet, ten 210 litre barrels of kerosene, 10000 candles and one container of urea.
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February - 3 
On February 3, the MIG-27 and Kfir jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force jointly conducted an air raid on a LTTE radar unit and a command centre, about 1.5 kilometres north of Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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On February 3, the MIG-27 and Kfir jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force jointly conducted an air raid on a LTTE radar unit and a command centre, about 1.5 kilometres north of Mullaitivu lagoon mouth.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets s
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The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted 13 air raids on LTTE camps in the Mullaitivu District between 8.00 pm on February 3 and 5.45 pm on February 4. Fighter jets and helicopters gunships bombed several camps in the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and south on February 4. Earlier on February 3, MIG fighter jets shelled a camp at Puthukkudiyiruppu. These aerial attacks were reportedly conducted in support of the advancing 59th Division and Task Force-IV troops.
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February - 4 
The troops clashed with militants in the Vavuniya District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-81 weapon, one claymore mine, one remote control device, one hand held communication set and 30-mm long detonating cord. Separately, one suicide jacket was recovere
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The troops clashed with militants in the Vavuniya District and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of two militants along with one T-81 weapon, one claymore mine, one remote control device, one hand held communication set and 30-mm long detonating cord. Separately, one suicide jacket was recovered by the SFs during a search operation in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Welioya.
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February - 5 
Troops attached to the 57th Division took full control of Visuamadu by capturing the southern part while the 58th Division captured the northern part. ”Both 57 and 58 Divisions recovered large hauls of weapons, Tiger camps, hospitals and hideouts of the Tiger leaders during the search operations con
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Troops attached to the 57th Division took full control of Visuamadu by capturing the southern part while the 58th Division captured the northern part. ”Both 57 and 58 Divisions recovered large hauls of weapons, Tiger camps, hospitals and hideouts of the Tiger leaders during the search operations conducted by the troops during the past few days,” an unnamed official said. With the capture of Visuamadu and Chalai, the SFs have been able to confine the LTTE to an area less than 200 square kilometres. ”In actual terms they have been confined to 16 by 6 kilometres area in the Mullaitivu district,” an unnamed military official said. The LTTE is now left with only areas in the North, East and West of Puthukuduiruppu.
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February - 8 
Clashes were reported between the troops and militants in the Ramanadapuram south and Visuamadu east areas. However, the casualty was not specified. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered one air craft bomb, 83 hand grenades, one body armor, six chargers, 102 Arul bombs, three RPG bo
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Clashes were reported between the troops and militants in the Ramanadapuram south and Visuamadu east areas. However, the casualty was not specified. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered one air craft bomb, 83 hand grenades, one body armor, six chargers, 102 Arul bombs, three RPG bombs with chargers, 20 detonators, one round of ammunition for RCL weapon, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one T-56 weapon, one double cab, one single cab and one tractor from these areas. Troops also captured a LTTE camp and a burial ground of the outfit closer to it. The burial ground consisted of about 4700 tombs of LTTE militants killed in different clashes. In a search conducted in the camp, troops recovered one backhoe vehicle, one tractor, one container, one antenna, one TATA cab, a barrel of a large weapon and a bipod of a gun from the inside of the camp. In the same area, troops also found one large building and two small buildings used by the militants as a garment factory. Two T-56 weapons, one communication set and one jeep were recovered at the factory premises.
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February - 10 
During a search operation conducted after clashes in the north of Mullaitivu town, troops of the 59th Division recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, six batteries, two man packs and several food items from the area. Further, the SFs recovered 10 T
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During a search operation conducted after clashes in the north of Mullaitivu town, troops of the 59th Division recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, six batteries, two man packs and several food items from the area. Further, the SFs recovered 10 Tri Nitro Toluene explosive slabs, one anti-personnel mine, 10 fuses, one Jonny mine, one RPG round and 35 Bangalore from the Ramanadapuram area.
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February - 10 
Several soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu District reportedly sustained injuries in explosions of booby traps on February 10. Further, the SFs recovered 10 anti-personnel mines during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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Several soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu District reportedly sustained injuries in explosions of booby traps on February 10. Further, the SFs recovered 10 anti-personnel mines during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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February - 11 
Task Force-IV troops currently conducting search and clear operations in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District found one 12 feet-long pressing and cutting machine of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the morning of February 11, according to Sri Lanka Army report. In addi
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Task Force-IV troops currently conducting search and clear operations in the south of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District found one 12 feet-long pressing and cutting machine of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the morning of February 11, according to Sri Lanka Army report. In addition, the Security Forces (SFs) also found a LTTE printing press along with several cut-outs of the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran from the Surantharanpuram north area. A hand grenade manufacturing location of the organization was also found in the area adjacent to it.
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February - 11 
Twelve 60-mm bombs were recovered by the troops during search and clear operations in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna District.
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Twelve 60-mm bombs were recovered by the troops during search and clear operations in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna District.
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February - 14 
On February 14, the troops confronted with militants in the Vaduvakkal area and killed two of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, six magazines, 315 T-56 ammunition, one I-com set, four compasse
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On February 14, the troops confronted with militants in the Vaduvakkal area and killed two of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the two dead bodies along with two T-56 weapons, six magazines, 315 T-56 ammunition, one I-com set, four compasses, four packs, eleven 1.5 V batteries, two Global Positioning Systems, six torches, one note book, two cyanide capsule, one satellite phone, one ration packets, one hand grenade, one cap and one diary.
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February - 15 
The SFs in Visuamadu area recovered two T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, 26 kerosene barrels with capacity of 210 litre, one RPG bomb, 121 hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, two LTTE uniforms, two pistol magazines and five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) set to 81-mm mortars. Further, during a sear
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The SFs in Visuamadu area recovered two T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, 26 kerosene barrels with capacity of 210 litre, one RPG bomb, 121 hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, two LTTE uniforms, two pistol magazines and five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) set to 81-mm mortars. Further, during a search operation in the Kiranchi area, the SFs recovered fifteen 81-mm mortar bombs, nine hand grenades, ten IEDs, 262 dog tags and 42 LTTE newspapers the same day. Separately, 750 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, one claymore mine weighing about 7.5 kilograms, thirty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade and seven RPG chargers were recovered by the troops from the Poddivettuvan and Kokavil areas.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Mankulam and Akkarayankulam areas and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one electric detonator, three CDMA phones, 12 I-com sets, two claymore mines, weighi
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On February 17, the Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Mankulam and Akkarayankulam areas and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one electric detonator, three CDMA phones, 12 I-com sets, two claymore mines, weighing about 50 kilograms and 25 kilograms, one claymore mine, weighing about 7.5 kilograms, nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), 14 anti-personnel mines (APM), one LTTE map, three containers, one tractor, two unusable wheel loaders, one bulldozer, one Leyland truck, one canter, ten electric detonators, three small containers, 168 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 25 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 42 APM fuses, six release switches, three T-56 weapons, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one sniper gun and 29 IED holders.
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February - 18 
Troops also attacked an LTTE tractor and a motorcycle in the area south of Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, no casualty was reported. Separately, the SFs recovered two APMs, six 60-mm mortar bombs, one man pack and one LTTE uniform during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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Troops also attacked an LTTE tractor and a motorcycle in the area south of Puthukkudiyiruppu. However, no casualty was reported. Separately, the SFs recovered two APMs, six 60-mm mortar bombs, one man pack and one LTTE uniform during a search operation conducted in the same area.
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February - 18 
Troops of the 58th Division recovered six dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with five T-56 weapons in the evening of February 18 during a search operation in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops of the 58th Division recovered six dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with five T-56 weapons in the evening of February 18 during a search operation in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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February - 19 
During another search operation in the Vishvamadu area, the troops recovered one decomposed body of a LTTE militant along with 32 claymore mines, each weighing about 7.5 kilograms, and 50 APMs. SFs in Vavuniya District conducted a search operation in the Asikkulam area and recovered two hand grenade
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During another search operation in the Vishvamadu area, the troops recovered one decomposed body of a LTTE militant along with 32 claymore mines, each weighing about 7.5 kilograms, and 50 APMs. SFs in Vavuniya District conducted a search operation in the Asikkulam area and recovered two hand grenades, two Multi-Purpose Machine Guns links, back pack, belt order, cyanide capsule, two head covers, 14 batteries, five rain capes, one ground sheet, one helmet, one Olive Green uniform, one wire cutter, three packs of dry ration and three water purification tablets.
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February - 19 
On February 19, during a search operation following clashes between the two sides, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants along with seven T-56 weapons and three I-com sets from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west area, SLA reports.
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On February 19, during a search operation following clashes between the two sides, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants along with seven T-56 weapons and three I-com sets from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west area, SLA reports.
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February - 20 
The troops conducted a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu and recovered 30 claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, 22 claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms, 30 gas masks, bicycle balls used for bombs weighing about 300 kilograms, about 30000 non-electric detonators, about 30000 elect
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The troops conducted a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu and recovered 30 claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, 22 claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms, 30 gas masks, bicycle balls used for bombs weighing about 300 kilograms, about 30000 non-electric detonators, about 30000 electric detonators, 33 barrels of explosives weighing about 990 kilograms, 11 T-56 weapons, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG).
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February - 20 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Chalai, Mulliyaweli and Ampalavanpokkanai areas of Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 20, Sri Lanka Army reported. Several soldier
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Puthukkudiyiruppu west, Chalai, Mulliyaweli and Ampalavanpokkanai areas of Mullaitivu District inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 20, Sri Lanka Army reported. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in LTTE fire. During subsequent search operations the troops recovered the dead bodies of 10 militants along with one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), seven T-56 weapons, four communication equipment and two pouches from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and Ampalavanpokkanai areas.
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February - 21 
The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in the Vishvamadu area and recovered one claymore mine production machine, one communication equipment, 57 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 35 kilograms of gun powder, 44 claymore mines, 125 Bangalore torpedoes, one hundred and four 81-mm mortar bombs
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The Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operation in the Vishvamadu area and recovered one claymore mine production machine, one communication equipment, 57 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 35 kilograms of gun powder, 44 claymore mines, 125 Bangalore torpedoes, one hundred and four 81-mm mortar bombs, four anti-tank bombs, 1880 rounds of Multi MPMG ammunition, 750 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 350 barrels of 210 l-capacity containing diesel and kerosene, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one pressure mine, fifty 60-mm para bombs, four hundred 82-mm para bombs, one claymore mine weighing about 3.5 kilograms, 158 improvised bombs and one hand grenade.
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February - 21 
Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu town attacked more LTTE camps in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 milit
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Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu town attacked more LTTE camps in the west and south of Puthukkudiyiruppu inflicting heavy casualties among the militants on February 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 militants along with 15 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), one Light Machine Gun, one radio set, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), LTTE weapon production factory and stock of LTTE uniforms from the Puthukkudiyiruppu west and Ampalavanpokkanai areas.
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February - 23 
A day earlier, the SFs during a search operation recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Vishvamadu area. The recovery made from a suspected LTTE arms production factory included one hundred and fifty 81-mm mortar bombs, 250 mortar bombs trails, 150 boxes of iron balls, 15 rolls of alumini
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A day earlier, the SFs during a search operation recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the Vishvamadu area. The recovery made from a suspected LTTE arms production factory included one hundred and fifty 81-mm mortar bombs, 250 mortar bombs trails, 150 boxes of iron balls, 15 rolls of aluminium cable, thirty-five thousand 12.7 ammunition empty cases, ten thousand 12.7 ammunition heads/noses, forty-one 130-mm mortar projectiles, one pistol magazine, one hundred and twenty-six 9-mm pistol rounds of ammunition, 23 barrels of diesel, 29 barrels of kerosene, 12 hand grenades, three T-56 weapons, five Motorola Base station communication sets, 80 I-com sets, fourteen 81-mm bombs, one hundred and ninety-five 81-mm mortar bomb trails, 250 claymore mine double leg stands, 71 claymore triple leg stands, five Bangalore Torpedo explosive devices, one 2.5 kilograms land mine, one five kilograms land mine, 288 kilograms of TNT explosives, two trapped 81-mm bombs, 1000 plastic mine covers, 33 claymore mines, 30 pressure mines, 20 patrol bombs, 10 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one computer, one Ashok Leyland truck, one Ashok Leyland lorry, ten 60-mm mortar bombs and five LTTE made Arul mortar bombs.
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February - 24 
During another search operation in the Malawi area, SFs recovered one claymore mine of 12.5 kilograms, 320 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs), one cyanide capsule, one LTTE dog tag, some LTTE uniform items and 13 LTTE literature books. At Maniarkulam, troops recovered 20 AP
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During another search operation in the Malawi area, SFs recovered one claymore mine of 12.5 kilograms, 320 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven anti-personnel mines (APMs), one cyanide capsule, one LTTE dog tag, some LTTE uniform items and 13 LTTE literature books. At Maniarkulam, troops recovered 20 APMs, 20 five fuses, twenty two 60-mm mortar bombs with fuses and two hand grenades.
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February - 25 
Army troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Palamattalan and Mulliyaweli east areas of Mullaitivu District on February 25, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recove
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Army troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Palamattalan and Mulliyaweli east areas of Mullaitivu District on February 25, according to the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of one militant along with two T-56 weapons, 10 hand grenades, one improvised bomb, fitted to a 120-mm mortar bomb, and a magazine.
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February - 26 
During search operations in the Aliyavalai, Kallikulam areas of Mullaitivu District, Elephant Pass in Jaffna District, Jayapuram and Poonaweli in the Kilinochchi District, SFs recovered 900 T-56 ammunition rounds, 255 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 27 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 10 chargers, eight h
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During search operations in the Aliyavalai, Kallikulam areas of Mullaitivu District, Elephant Pass in Jaffna District, Jayapuram and Poonaweli in the Kilinochchi District, SFs recovered 900 T-56 ammunition rounds, 255 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, 27 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 10 chargers, eight hand grenades, six 60-mm mortar bombs, four claymore mines and one shot gun.
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February - 27 
An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed in fighting with the troops in the area north of Kombavil in Mullaitivu District on February 27, reported Defence.lk. During subsequent search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons
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An unspecified number of LTTE militants were killed in fighting with the troops in the area north of Kombavil in Mullaitivu District on February 27, reported Defence.lk. During subsequent search operation, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons.
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March - 3 
SFs recovered two pointed rocket-type experimental bombs, of 10 feet in height with a separate launcher, which could go up as high as 300 meters when ignited from the Udayankattu, Sangarapuram and Vishvamadu areas. Each bomb could accommodate 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives inside when in use, with
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SFs recovered two pointed rocket-type experimental bombs, of 10 feet in height with a separate launcher, which could go up as high as 300 meters when ignited from the Udayankattu, Sangarapuram and Vishvamadu areas. Each bomb could accommodate 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives inside when in use, with the support of the separate barrel launcher that was also discovered. SFs also recovered an artillery gun during subsequent search operations in these areas.
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March - 4 
On March 3, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishvamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Kattikulam, Mudaliyarkulam and Malawi areas recovered the dead bodies of seven other militants along with one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), produced with the help of a 60 mm mortar bomb, seven
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On March 3, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishvamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Kattikulam, Mudaliyarkulam and Malawi areas recovered the dead bodies of seven other militants along with one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), produced with the help of a 60 mm mortar bomb, seven T-56 weapons, 550 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, eight RPG bombs, one 60-mm mortar bomb, one I-com set, two hand grenades, two anti-personnel mines, one IED and 18 fuses.
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March - 4 
Toops recovered one body amour, one T-56 magazine and 14 anti-personnel mines (APM) during search and clear operations at Kiranchi in Kilinochchi on March 4.
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Toops recovered one body amour, one T-56 magazine and 14 anti-personnel mines (APM) during search and clear operations at Kiranchi in Kilinochchi on March 4.
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March - 6 
Troops conducting search operations recovered one bus and 600 kilograms of TNT explosives in two barrels from Uddayarkattu area on March 6. Troops also recovered a repeater shot gun from Polgolla area in Kandy on the same day.
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Troops conducting search operations recovered one bus and 600 kilograms of TNT explosives in two barrels from Uddayarkattu area on March 6. Troops also recovered a repeater shot gun from Polgolla area in Kandy on the same day.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered 15 LTTE chargers and seven fuses during a search operation at Kevil area in Chalai.
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Troops recovered 15 LTTE chargers and seven fuses during a search operation at Kevil area in Chalai.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered a massive haul of arms, ammunition and explosives abandoned by the LTTE militants at different locations in Visuamadu and Thamarakulam areas during search and clear operations.
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Troops recovered a massive haul of arms, ammunition and explosives abandoned by the LTTE militants at different locations in Visuamadu and Thamarakulam areas during search and clear operations.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered arms, ammunition and other equipments in the general areas of Mallavi, Olumadu, Alankulam, Puthukuddiyirippu and Udayarkattukulam areas.
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Troops recovered arms, ammunition and other equipments in the general areas of Mallavi, Olumadu, Alankulam, Puthukuddiyirippu and Udayarkattukulam areas.
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March - 7 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the general area of Thamarakulam on March 6. The militants fled the area with heavy casualties leaving their weapons and other items behind. The dead body of a militant, one weapon with silencer, fifty-seven rounds of ammunition, one I- Com set, two Roc
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the general area of Thamarakulam on March 6. The militants fled the area with heavy casualties leaving their weapons and other items behind. The dead body of a militant, one weapon with silencer, fifty-seven rounds of ammunition, one I- Com set, two Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPGs) bombs, two RPG chargers, 2kg of C-4 explosives, four detonators, one Argus type bomb, two packs, one combat kit, ration and medical items were recovered in the subsequent search operation.
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March - 7 
Troops engaged in a search operation north of Mavilaru recovered one APM on March 7.
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Troops engaged in a search operation north of Mavilaru recovered one APM on March 7.
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March - 7 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in Visuamadu area were attacked by a group of LTTE militants on March 7. While the attack was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs), dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by the troops during subsequent search operations. Ten 60-mm mortar bombs,
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in Visuamadu area were attacked by a group of LTTE militants on March 7. While the attack was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs), dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by the troops during subsequent search operations. Ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 29 60-mm mortar cartridges, three Arul bombs, one T-56 weapon, 32 magazines, and 54 hand grenades were also recovered from the area.
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March - 7 
Troops in a search operation followed by clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in Puthukkudiyiruppu, recovered dead bodies of 19 militants, 18 T-56 weapons, one heavy machine gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, three Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs and five I-com sets
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Troops in a search operation followed by clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in Puthukkudiyiruppu, recovered dead bodies of 19 militants, 18 T-56 weapons, one heavy machine gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, three Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs and five I-com sets on March 7, according to the Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 8 
SFs operating in the general area east of Iluppekidara in Vavuniya District recovered one suicide belt, one claymore mine of 7 kilograms, one CDMA phone, one firing device, three remote controllers, 16 electric detonators, three electric circuits, 65ft detonator codes, three maps, medicine and code
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SFs operating in the general area east of Iluppekidara in Vavuniya District recovered one suicide belt, one claymore mine of 7 kilograms, one CDMA phone, one firing device, three remote controllers, 16 electric detonators, three electric circuits, 65ft detonator codes, three maps, medicine and code sheets on March 8.
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March - 9 
Troops, on extended search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu east, recovered dead bodies of 30 LTTE militants on March 9 along with 157 T-56 weapons, eight T-58 weapons, 18 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 10 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), six 60-mm mortars, two 12.7-mm anti aircraft
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Troops, on extended search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu east, recovered dead bodies of 30 LTTE militants on March 9 along with 157 T-56 weapons, eight T-58 weapons, 18 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 10 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), six 60-mm mortars, two 12.7-mm anti aircraft guns, two Light Machine Guns (LMG), one 40-mm grenade launcher, one 9-mm pistol, one M 91 sniper gun, seven I-com sets and one compass.
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March - 13 
The continuing clashes between troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) resulted in the death of a number of militants in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 13, according to the Sri Lanka Army. Troops in a subsequent search operation recovered dead bodies of 18 militants, 17 T-56 weapo
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The continuing clashes between troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) resulted in the death of a number of militants in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 13, according to the Sri Lanka Army. Troops in a subsequent search operation recovered dead bodies of 18 militants, 17 T-56 weapons, one I-com set and one Light Machine Gun (LMG) from the incident site.
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March - 16 
At least 29 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured following clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Irunapalai in the Puthukkudiyiruppu region of Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. Dur
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At least 29 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured following clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Irunapalai in the Puthukkudiyiruppu region of Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, SFs recovered the dead bodies of 14 militants along with 25 T-56 weapons, five LTTE made mortar launchers, two I-com communication sets and two remote controllers. Troops also captured a one kilometre long LTTE built earth bund in the area south east of Puthukkudiyiruppu following the clashes.
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March - 18 
The SFs recovered four T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar barrel, 220 rounds of ammunition, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, three 81-mm bombs, one T-81 weapons, seven hand grenades, 19 gear oil barrels, 16 grease barrels, 50 barrels of penetrating oil, one T-56 magazine, three helmets, four hand grenade
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The SFs recovered four T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar barrel, 220 rounds of ammunition, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, three 81-mm bombs, one T-81 weapons, seven hand grenades, 19 gear oil barrels, 16 grease barrels, 50 barrels of penetrating oil, one T-56 magazine, three helmets, four hand grenades and one anti-personnel mine during separate search and clear operations in the Karaweddi, Pattikkarai, Ampalavanpokkanai, Vishvamadu, Pulimachchikulam, Mullikulam and Miyankulam areas. In another incident, the SFs captured eight mortar launchers in the area east of Iranapalai.
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March - 19 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Mullaitivu north areas on March 19, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Sec
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Mullaitivu north areas on March 19, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 militants along with 18 T-56 weapons, 86 hand grenades, five repeater shotguns and six radio sets from Puthukkudiyiruppu. In addition, SFs captured a LTTE camp and recovered eight T-56 weapons and two I-com sets in the same area.
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a militant along with two 81-mm para-bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 245 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 41 hand grenades, two hand grenade pouches, two T-56 magazines, 10 electric detonators, 54 detonator codes, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 93 training hand g
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a militant along with two 81-mm para-bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 245 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 41 hand grenades, two hand grenade pouches, two T-56 magazines, 10 electric detonators, 54 detonator codes, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 93 training hand grenades, 35 anti-personnel mines, four LTTE caps and two Identity cards during operations in the Vishuamadu area. Similarly, SFs conducted search operations in the Udayarkattu and Puliyanpkkanai areas and recovered sixty-six 81-mm mortar bombs, 37 hand grenades, seven hand grenade pouches and 50 rounds of 30 mm ammunition.
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March - 21 
On March 21, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Patikkarai and Sarwaruthoddam areas and inflicted some casualties upon the militants. Meanwhile, troops engaged in search operations recovered dead bodies of 10 militants along with 21 T-56 weapons, 5000 rounds of ammuniti
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On March 21, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Patikkarai and Sarwaruthoddam areas and inflicted some casualties upon the militants. Meanwhile, troops engaged in search operations recovered dead bodies of 10 militants along with 21 T-56 weapons, 5000 rounds of ammunition, three T-56 magazines, 24 hand grenades, 55 Jonny mines, five anti-personnel mines, one 12.8 kilograms claymore mine, one I-com set, one radio communication set and 34 maps from the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Visuamadukulam, Vishuamadu and Killinochchi areas.
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March - 21 
Troops of 53rd Division gained total control over a 1.5 kilometre stretch of the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) main road in the morning of March 21 amid stiff LTTE resistance and now are consolidating their positions, Colombo Page reported. During subsequent search operation the troops recovered five
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Troops of 53rd Division gained total control over a 1.5 kilometre stretch of the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) main road in the morning of March 21 amid stiff LTTE resistance and now are consolidating their positions, Colombo Page reported. During subsequent search operation the troops recovered five militants along with 13 weapons, 10 hand grenades, three communication sets and one single cab from the area, adds SLA.
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March - 23 
SFs recovered five T-56 weapons, 42 hand grenades, one RPG bomb, two I-com sets, three magazines, 50 ammunition rounds, three hundred and twenty 85-mm projectiles, two hundred and twenty five 152-mm projectiles, one hundred and thirteen 122-mm projectiles, twenty 130-mm projectiles, twenty 120-mm bo
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SFs recovered five T-56 weapons, 42 hand grenades, one RPG bomb, two I-com sets, three magazines, 50 ammunition rounds, three hundred and twenty 85-mm projectiles, two hundred and twenty five 152-mm projectiles, one hundred and thirteen 122-mm projectiles, twenty 130-mm projectiles, twenty 120-mm bombs, 25 unidentified projectiles, 18 bags of chargers, one 10 kilograms claymore mine, two 2 kilograms claymore mines, 3000 rounds of T-56 ammunition and five RPG rounds during search and clear operations from Vishuamadu in the southwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas.
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March - 25 
During search operations in the Ampakamam, Ramanadapuram, Mullaitivu and Puthukudirippu, the SFs found 72 LTTE identity cards, six hand grenades, three claymores and many other LTTE items. One 81-mm bomb and one hand grenade was recovered from the Mullikulam area.
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During search operations in the Ampakamam, Ramanadapuram, Mullaitivu and Puthukudirippu, the SFs found 72 LTTE identity cards, six hand grenades, three claymores and many other LTTE items. One 81-mm bomb and one hand grenade was recovered from the Mullikulam area.
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March - 25 
On March 24, troops confronted LTTE militants in the areas around Puthukkudiyiruppu on several occasions and killed three of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations in the Ramanadapuram, Vishuamadu, Ampakamam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas, the Security Forces (SFs) also recovered eight
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On March 24, troops confronted LTTE militants in the areas around Puthukkudiyiruppu on several occasions and killed three of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations in the Ramanadapuram, Vishuamadu, Ampakamam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas, the Security Forces (SFs) also recovered eight T-56 weapons, one communication set, two motorcycles, 32 reference maps, one 12 kilo watt generator, two hundred and fifty 60-mm mortar bombs, eighty-one 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty 120-mm mortar bombs, eight Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs, four 120-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar chargers and 50 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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March - 26 
Troops clashed with militants in south of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing at least five of them, including two women cadres, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search operations, the SFs also recovered 15 T- 56 weapons, one I-com radio set, one double cab, one T-81 weapon and one Lig
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Troops clashed with militants in south of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing at least five of them, including two women cadres, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search operations, the SFs also recovered 15 T- 56 weapons, one I-com radio set, one double cab, one T-81 weapon and one Light Machine Gun.
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March - 28 
A LTTE suicide bomber blew himself targeting SFs in the Varikottoruwa area of Vavuniya District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. However, the troops escaped unhurt. According to the report troops on a cordon and search operation in the area observed two men suddenly started running on seeing t
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A LTTE suicide bomber blew himself targeting SFs in the Varikottoruwa area of Vavuniya District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. However, the troops escaped unhurt. According to the report troops on a cordon and search operation in the area observed two men suddenly started running on seeing the troops. The troops on suspicion pursued them and ordered to stop for search. Since they did not heed the call, troops had to open fire at them. One of those fleeing suspects following injury caused by the Army fire stopped running further and waited until the soldiers reached him. No sooner than the troops went about 100 yards closer to the militant, the wounded terrorist suddenly blue himself up intending harm the soldiers who were still surrounding the location. But the explosion failed to cause any injuries on soldiers. The search is on to find the other militant.
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March - 28 
In Puthukkudiyiruppu and Karaiyamullivaikal, troops advanced into rebel territory killing 13 militants and injuring 19 others, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted in the area, troops recovered dead bodies of three militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and two
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In Puthukkudiyiruppu and Karaiyamullivaikal, troops advanced into rebel territory killing 13 militants and injuring 19 others, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted in the area, troops recovered dead bodies of three militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and two hand-grenades, they said. According to reports, Task Force troops also seized an LTTE-built earth bund in the area following fierce exchange of fire with the militants. Troops in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu recovered three dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and an LTTE boat, military sources said.
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March - 28 
On March 28, during search operations conducted in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Dharmapuram, Oddankaddukulam, Muthiyankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu areas the SFs recovered dead bodies of six militants along with 13 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, two hundred and ninety-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, 27 shaped ch
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On March 28, during search operations conducted in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Dharmapuram, Oddankaddukulam, Muthiyankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu areas the SFs recovered dead bodies of six militants along with 13 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, two hundred and ninety-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, 27 shaped chargers containing 500 grams of TNT in each, 26 shaped chargers containing 250 grams TNT in each, 500 metres long detonator code, one mortar dummy, eight base plates of 81-mm mortars, 17 base plates of 60-mm mortars, a stock of 81-mm and 60-mm mortar bipods, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun barrel, 11 anti-personnel mines, 500 grams of C-4 explosives, three metres detonator code and one hand grenade, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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March - 30 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during several clashes in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on March 30, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered dead bodies of
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during several clashes in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on March 30, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered dead bodies of five militants along with eight T-56 weapons, four magazines, one modified weapon, four I-com sets, one satellite phone, one Silva Compass, two Global Positioning System units, two maps and two man packs from these areas.
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March - 30 
On the same day, troops recovered 380 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and two IEDs during a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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On the same day, troops recovered 380 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and two IEDs during a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 31 
On March 31, during search operations in the Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Iranamadu areas troops recovered eight T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, two communication sets, one pedal gun used in navy boats, three suicide jackets, nine claymore mines, five hand grenades, eight Rocket Propeller G
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On March 31, during search operations in the Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Iranamadu areas troops recovered eight T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, two communication sets, one pedal gun used in navy boats, three suicide jackets, nine claymore mines, five hand grenades, eight Rocket Propeller Grenades, two artillery sights, one aiming sight, one 81-mm mortar sight and one jacket. In addition, 3500 kilograms of Potassium Chloride, used for production of C-4 explosives and other mines by the LTTE, was unearthed by the troops from Olumadu in the Vavuniya District. The consignment in 70 bags of 50 kilograms had been brought to the area by LTTE long time ago for distribution among its cadres for production of explosives.
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April - 1 
At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 200 others encircled as the entire Puthukkudiyiruppu town and Iranapalai area in Mullaitivu District came under Security Forces (SFs) control by the evening of April 1. The SFs have surrounded the last LTTE terra
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At least 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 200 others encircled as the entire Puthukkudiyiruppu town and Iranapalai area in Mullaitivu District came under Security Forces (SFs) control by the evening of April 1. The SFs have surrounded the last LTTE terrain in north-east Puthukkudiyiruppu after capturing Pachchaippulmoaddai junction, the last supply route connected to the No Fire Zone (NFZ) from the mainland. "We believe that more than 200 Tiger cadres were trapped inside this terrain and troops are conducting search operations in search of them," an unnamed official told Daily News. During the search operations conducted in the area, the SFs recovered dead bodies of 32 militants along with a large cache of arms, ammunition and vehicles. The 55th Division is reportedly heading towards the northern edge of the NFZ after capturing the fifth earth bund created by the LTTE.
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April - 1 
Charles Anthony, eldest son of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, was injured during a military operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu last week, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the media on April 1, reports Colombo Page. However, neither LTTE nor any of its front organizations has r
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Charles Anthony, eldest son of the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, was injured during a military operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu last week, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told the media on April 1, reports Colombo Page. However, neither LTTE nor any of its front organizations has responded to the claim, adds The Hindu. The military said Anthony was in charge of LTTE’s weapons and explosives manufacturing unit, an expert in manufacturing explosives and the technician for aircraft engineering in the outfit. "He was instrumental in producing at least two kinds of powerful LTTE bombs, known as ‘Ragavan I, II, III’ and ‘Samadana Shell’. He was also associated with the production of bombs for use in LTTE aircraft. Charles Anthony was also the brainchild behind LTTE aerial attacks on Katunayake Sri Lanka Air Force base on 26th March 2007," it said.
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April - 2 
At least 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District in the morning of April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army. A few soldiers also sustained injuries during the clashe
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At least 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District in the morning of April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army. A few soldiers also sustained injuries during the clashes. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of 31 militants along with 50 T-56 weapons, one Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, two Rocket Propeller Guns (RPG), one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one M16 weapon, two I-com sets and several other LTTE items.
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April - 2 
During another search operation following an encounter with the militants, the SFs in Vishuamadu area recovered dead bodies of three militants along with six T-56 weapons, one RPG, two I-com sets, two maps, one RPG round, thirty LTTE uniform sets, one Bangalore torpedo, one wire cutter, one remote c
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During another search operation following an encounter with the militants, the SFs in Vishuamadu area recovered dead bodies of three militants along with six T-56 weapons, one RPG, two I-com sets, two maps, one RPG round, thirty LTTE uniform sets, one Bangalore torpedo, one wire cutter, one remote controller, two claymores of 2.5 kilograms and 500 grams of C-4 explosives.
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April - 3 
At least 45 militants were killed when heavy fighting erupted between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the north east of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District on April 3. The SFs later recovered dead bodies of all the slain 45 militants. Earli
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At least 45 militants were killed when heavy fighting erupted between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the north east of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District on April 3. The SFs later recovered dead bodies of all the slain 45 militants. Earlier, the SFs had recovered 21 dead bodies of the militants along with 60 T-56 weapons from the area. The General Officer Commanding the 58th Division, Brigadier Shavendra Silva, told Daily News that some more militants are fighting inside the one square kilometre terrain as they have no chance to escape from the area. He also said there were strong indications that LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and senior leader Pottu Amman were inside the terrain. In addition, troops engaged in search and clear operations recovered a bullet proof limousine confirmed to have been used by Prabhakaran close to a luxury air-conditioned bungalow inside the terrain. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that the luxury bullet proof car was recovered along with four more burnt cars closer to the luxury house. "Losing Tiger cadres, having lost all hopes for a last-minute salvation, have vandalized and set ablaze all the five cars, including the chauffeur-driven limousine, believed to have been used by top-rung Tiger leaders," the Brigadier added.
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April - 4 
18 Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) were killed when the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on April 3 engaged a flotilla of 10 LTTE boats in the north-eastern sea off the coast of Alampil destroying three of the boats, the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) told IANS on April 4. 'During the
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18 Sea Tigers (cadres of the sea wing of the LTTE) were killed when the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on April 3 engaged a flotilla of 10 LTTE boats in the north-eastern sea off the coast of Alampil destroying three of the boats, the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) told IANS on April 4. 'During the sea battle two LTTE boats were destroyed and one more was damaged. The navy conducting the search operation in the area have already recovered at least 11 bodies of the LTTE cadres killed in the pre-dawn clash,' a defence official attached to the MCNS said. As reported earlier, the SLN engaged a flotilla of LTTE boats in the area destroying three of the boats. The military said three naval craft received minor damages and two sailors suffered injuries in the incident.
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April - 4 
At least 93 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in fierce clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Puthukkudiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District on April 4, reported Sri Lanka Army. During the subsequent search operation the SFs recovered dead bodies of 93 slain m
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At least 93 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed in fierce clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Puthukkudiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District on April 4, reported Sri Lanka Army. During the subsequent search operation the SFs recovered dead bodies of 93 slain militants along with 111 T-56 weapons, 17 T-81 weapons, four 12.7-mm guns, two M16 riffles, two RCL barrels, 41 I-com sets, 40 Arul bombs, 155 hand grenades, one claymore mine, two 40-mm grenade launchers, one 30-mm peddle gun, seven Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), three Light Machine Guns, two drums of 12.7-mm guns, four MPMG drums, three improvised explosive devices, four 5.56mm weapons, four Rocket Propeller Grenade launchers, one 12.7-mm gun tripod, one Montero jeep, one dolphin van, two Pulsar motorbikes and one canter lorry converted to a mobile command centre.
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April - 4 
On April 4, troops conducted search operations in the Vishuamadu, south east of Kilinochchi and north of Dharmapuram and recovered dead bodies of two militants along with 16 T-56 magazines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, one claymore, one detonator, nine shot guns, 15 hand grenades, fi
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On April 4, troops conducted search operations in the Vishuamadu, south east of Kilinochchi and north of Dharmapuram and recovered dead bodies of two militants along with 16 T-56 magazines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, one claymore, one detonator, nine shot guns, 15 hand grenades, five RPG rounds, five anti-personnel mines, 40 Arul bombs, three unidentified bombs, 30 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one I-com set, one jacket and three motor bikes from these areas.
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April - 5 
At least 450 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including several top leaders, were killed as the troops on April 5 captured the outfit’s final stronghold in Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District and ended the long siege on the last square kilometre held by the LTTE following thre
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At least 450 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including several top leaders, were killed as the troops on April 5 captured the outfit’s final stronghold in Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District and ended the long siege on the last square kilometre held by the LTTE following three days of fighting. The slain leaders included Northern area leader Theepan, female wing leader Vidusha and her deputy Durga, Batticaloa leader Nagulesh and Gadafi, reports Daily News. Military wing leader Bhanu was reportedly critically injured in the fighting. Five more senior leaders, identified as Seelambarasan, leader of the LTTE’s Radha Regiment, his deputy Anbu, the militant in charge of mortar section Gopal, Asmi, in charge of mines section and a leader of LTTE’s Sodia Regiment Mohana were among the other top leaders killed, adds a Sri Lanka Army report. In search operations conducted in the area troops recovered more than 250 dead bodies of militants bringing the total number of dead bodies recovered during last three days up to 420. In addition, three 130-mm artillery guns, one 85-mm artillery gun, one 30-mm peddle gun (ZPU-4), a large quantity of 12.7 mm weapons and small arms were also recovered by the troops.
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April - 5 
In addition, troops in the Meeiankulam area of Vavuniya District recovered one RPG weapon, five RPG rounds, two RPG packs, one I-com set, five chargers, one claymore remote control, one unidentified magazine, two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, ninety rounds of T-56 ammunition and three maps. Se
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In addition, troops in the Meeiankulam area of Vavuniya District recovered one RPG weapon, five RPG rounds, two RPG packs, one I-com set, five chargers, one claymore remote control, one unidentified magazine, two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, ninety rounds of T-56 ammunition and three maps. Separately, Vavuniya Police conducted a search operation in Ukkukulam area and recovered two hand grenades, one micro pistol with one magazine containing eight rounds of ammunition from the area.
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April - 6 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered 72 more dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on April 6 raising the total number of recovered bodies from the area to 525 since April 1, reports Sri Lanka Army
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered 72 more dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on April 6 raising the total number of recovered bodies from the area to 525 since April 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. As reported earlier, at least 450 militants, including several top leaders, were killed as the troops on April 5 captured the outfit’s final stronghold in Puthukkudiyiruppu and ended the long siege on the last square kilometre held by the LTTE following three days of fighting.
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April - 8 
Troops conducting search and clearing operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu found five dead bodies of LTTE militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), two I-com sets, three pouches, seven T-56 weapons. Similarly, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered th
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Troops conducting search and clearing operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu found five dead bodies of LTTE militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), two I-com sets, three pouches, seven T-56 weapons. Similarly, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of one militant along with one 60-mm mortar launcher and seven Multi Purpose Machine Gun links from the Olumadu area. The SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, 25 anti-personnel mines, seven RPGs, five hand grenades, two pouches, one shot gun and one Arul bomb from the Ramanadapuram area. At Vishuamadu in Kilinochchi District, the troops recovered 11 RPGs, five LTTE uniforms, one pouch, one T-56 ammunition box and two LTTE caps.
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April - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) conducting search and clear operations in the Munnai, Chalai, Patikkarai, east of Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vishuamadu areas on April 9 recovered four decomposed dead bodies of the militants along with a cache of arms and ammunition, including 31 T-56 weapons, two magazines, 65
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The Security Forces (SFs) conducting search and clear operations in the Munnai, Chalai, Patikkarai, east of Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vishuamadu areas on April 9 recovered four decomposed dead bodies of the militants along with a cache of arms and ammunition, including 31 T-56 weapons, two magazines, 65 sea mines, four 12.5 kilograms claymore mines, and seven hand grenades, and other items, reports Sri Lanka Army. SFs also recovered 18 T-56 weapons, one micro pistol along with one decomposed dead body of a militant from the north of Nanthikandal lagoon. A few soldiers also sustained injuries in explosions in the area. Separately, one T-56 weapon, one three kilograms claymore mine, one detonator and one hand grenade were found by the SFs in the Ampalavanpokkanai and Olumadu areas.
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April - 10 
The Security Forces (SFs) brought the remaining area west of Puttumatalan in Mullaitivu District under their control, by April 9, killing at least seven militants, reported Sri Lanka Army. The SFs also recovered nine T-56 weapons, one I com set and a damaged tractor with its trailer. During extended
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The Security Forces (SFs) brought the remaining area west of Puttumatalan in Mullaitivu District under their control, by April 9, killing at least seven militants, reported Sri Lanka Army. The SFs also recovered nine T-56 weapons, one I com set and a damaged tractor with its trailer. During extended search operations on April 10, the SFs recovered three more dead bodies of the militants along with 12 T-56 weapons and one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG). After the capture of this area there is no land left for the troops to clear from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) except the No Fire Zone (NFZ).
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April - 11 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kumarankulam recovered nine T-56 weapons, one recoilless riffle barrel, 150 anti-personnel mines, 14 claymore mines, 150 hand grenades, 26 improvised explosive devices and few accessories of a 14.5-mm gun, rep
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the areas west of Puthukkudiyiruppu and Kumarankulam recovered nine T-56 weapons, one recoilless riffle barrel, 150 anti-personnel mines, 14 claymore mines, 150 hand grenades, 26 improvised explosive devices and few accessories of a 14.5-mm gun, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 11 
Troops recovered T-56 weapons, one recoilless rifle barrel, 150 anti personnel mines, 14 claymore mines, 150 hand grenades and 26 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) of few accessories of a 14.5 mm gun during search and clear operations in the general areas west of Puthukudiyiruppu and Kumarankulam
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Troops recovered T-56 weapons, one recoilless rifle barrel, 150 anti personnel mines, 14 claymore mines, 150 hand grenades and 26 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) of few accessories of a 14.5 mm gun during search and clear operations in the general areas west of Puthukudiyiruppu and Kumarankulam on April 11, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 12 
On April 12, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu area found one LTTE suicide boat, 32 sea mines, three anti-personnel mines (APMs), one 122-mm mortar bomb, four Rocket Propeller Grenades, four hand grenades, three pouches, three LTTE military uniforms, 20 Tar barrels, one
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On April 12, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu area found one LTTE suicide boat, 32 sea mines, three anti-personnel mines (APMs), one 122-mm mortar bomb, four Rocket Propeller Grenades, four hand grenades, three pouches, three LTTE military uniforms, 20 Tar barrels, one tractor and seven T-56 weapons, reports SLA. Similarly, troops recovered 275 kilograms of TNT powder explosives, 10 kilograms of Black Powder explosives, 10 kilograms of TNT explosives slabs, 2.8 kilograms of cordite, 220 APM fuses, 58 electronic detonators, 352 APMs and ten 60 mm mortar bombs from the Udayarukattukulam area.
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April - 14 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the north of Nanthikandal lagoon in Mullaitivu District found four Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) in the afternoon of April 14, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. These serviceable missiles were found by the troops while they had been buried by the
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the north of Nanthikandal lagoon in Mullaitivu District found four Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) in the afternoon of April 14, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. These serviceable missiles were found by the troops while they had been buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants under the soil near a tree in the area.
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April - 15 
During search operations in the north of Mullayavalai and Vishuamadu on April 15, troops recovered a trail of a 130-mm artillery gun, two I-com sets, one heavy weapon barrel, 27 hand grenades, eight Arul bombs and seven RPGs .
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During search operations in the north of Mullayavalai and Vishuamadu on April 15, troops recovered a trail of a 130-mm artillery gun, two I-com sets, one heavy weapon barrel, 27 hand grenades, eight Arul bombs and seven RPGs .
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April - 15 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vishuamadu areas recovered 610 anti-personnel mines, four Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs, 513 rounds of Multi Propose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, two MPMG links, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, one belt order, one
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu and Vishuamadu areas recovered 610 anti-personnel mines, four Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs, 513 rounds of Multi Propose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, two MPMG links, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, one belt order, one 60-mm base plate, forty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, two 40-mm Auto Grenade Launcher cartridges, one LTTE uniform, one pouch, one hand grenade, four hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition and one anti-tank mine. Similarly, one round of RPG ammunition, two lubricant oil cans and one Out Board Motor were found by the troops conducting clearing operations in the Patikkarai, Udayarkattu and Kiranchi areas.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the SFs conducted search operations in the Kalmadukulam, Ampakamam, Mutiyankattukulam, Pampemadu and Sooriyaady areas and recovered large stocks of arms and ammunition. 65 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 50 APM (Johny) mines, 243 hand grenades, 31 detonators, 63 Improvised Explosive Device
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On April 16, the SFs conducted search operations in the Kalmadukulam, Ampakamam, Mutiyankattukulam, Pampemadu and Sooriyaady areas and recovered large stocks of arms and ammunition. 65 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 50 APM (Johny) mines, 243 hand grenades, 31 detonators, 63 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), 48 gas masks, thirty-six 600-mm mortar bombs, eight 81-mm bombs, three Arul bombs, two cylinders, 12 Rocket Propeller Grenade high explosive bombs, four 81-mm IEDs, nine Bangalore torpedoes, one armor tank mine, 12 claymores, one gun mount, forty mortar bombs, T-56 accessories, six T-56 magazines, one Light Machine Gun drum, one receiving cover, one oil bottle, five detonators, one T-56 weapon, 440 rounds of ammunition and one belt order were recovered from Kalmadukulam.
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April - 16 
The SFs gained complete control over a LTTE built earth bund cum ditch in the outskirts of the No Fire Zone killing six militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one 130-mm artillery gun trailer, nine T-56 assault riffles and an I-com set along with three decomposed dead bodie
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The SFs gained complete control over a LTTE built earth bund cum ditch in the outskirts of the No Fire Zone killing six militants. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one 130-mm artillery gun trailer, nine T-56 assault riffles and an I-com set along with three decomposed dead bodies of LTTE militants. The SFs are reported to have stepped-up fresh advances on April 15 towards the remaining non-liberated territory along the coast of Mullaitivu following the two-day truce since April 13.
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April - 17 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Mullaitivu District recovered decomposed dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant in the evening of April 17 along with one LTTE motor bike and 50 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunitions, according to a
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Kokkuthuduvai area of Mullaitivu District recovered decomposed dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant in the evening of April 17 along with one LTTE motor bike and 50 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunitions, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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April - 19 
Search operation in the area north of Vishuamadu in Mullaitivu District, the SFs recovered a 152-mm artillery gun.
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Search operation in the area north of Vishuamadu in Mullaitivu District, the SFs recovered a 152-mm artillery gun.
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April - 21 
On April 21, two LTTE leaders, identified as Kalandan and Vijayan, were killed in the attack mounted by the troops on two LTTE cabs proceeding ahead of the Army’s new defence line inside the Puttumatalan No Fire Zone (NFZ). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two micro pistols alon
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On April 21, two LTTE leaders, identified as Kalandan and Vijayan, were killed in the attack mounted by the troops on two LTTE cabs proceeding ahead of the Army’s new defence line inside the Puttumatalan No Fire Zone (NFZ). During subsequent search operations, troops recovered two micro pistols along with the dead bodies of the slain militants.
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April - 23 
Troops engaged in rescue operations at Puthumattalan NFZ in Mullaitivu advanced further towards the southern sector close to Ampelvanpokkanai and Velayanmadam areas killing over 10 militants on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered dead bodies of
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Troops engaged in rescue operations at Puthumattalan NFZ in Mullaitivu advanced further towards the southern sector close to Ampelvanpokkanai and Velayanmadam areas killing over 10 militants on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered dead bodies of the slain militants along with 25 T-56 weapons, three caps, one Pajero vehicle, two canter vehicles, one motor bicycle, one T-81 weapon, 24 grenades and two I-com sets.
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April - 24 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and three hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition from Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Oddusudan areas during search operations on the same day.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon and three hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition from Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Oddusudan areas during search operations on the same day.
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April - 27 
On April 27, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants and advanced further into remaining areas of the NFZ. During subsequent search and clear operations in the Valayarmadam, Kuppilankulam, Thamarakulam, Mullayaweli and Tharakudu areas the troops found dead bodies of two female militants along with 1
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On April 27, the SFs clashed with the LTTE militants and advanced further into remaining areas of the NFZ. During subsequent search and clear operations in the Valayarmadam, Kuppilankulam, Thamarakulam, Mullayaweli and Tharakudu areas the troops found dead bodies of two female militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar, two I-com sets, 1253 hand grenades, 22 claymore mines, 53 booby traps, three IEDs, 50 detonators, 117 anti-personnel mines, six Rocket Propeller Grenades, 2690 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 10 kilograms C-4 explosives, 100 tins of rice, 50 tins of curry and 21 out board motors.
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April - 27 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 150 anti-personnel mines, one kilogram heavy claymore mine, one pouch, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun link, 116 magazine pouches and 55 hand grenade pouches during search and clear operations in the Kuppilankulam, Valayarmadam north and Olumadu areas.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, 150 anti-personnel mines, one kilogram heavy claymore mine, one pouch, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun link, 116 magazine pouches and 55 hand grenade pouches during search and clear operations in the Kuppilankulam, Valayarmadam north and Olumadu areas.
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April - 29 May - 3
As the resettlement programme in the Mannar District gets underway, the Police have expanded their search and clear operations. During a series of operations conducted between April 29 and May 3, the Police supported by Army troops recovered one landmine weighing about 10 kilograms, one claymore min
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As the resettlement programme in the Mannar District gets underway, the Police have expanded their search and clear operations. During a series of operations conducted between April 29 and May 3, the Police supported by Army troops recovered one landmine weighing about 10 kilograms, one claymore mine of 10 kilograms, one claymore mine of eight kilograms, four more claymore mines of about 2.5 kilograms each, a seven kilograms stock of site chargers used for mortars, one Johny mine, 28 detonators, 15 metre long-wire code, three RPG and two chargers used for production of them.
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May - 1 
During a combined search operation conducted by the Police and Special Task Force a stock of warlike items was found from Pampemadu in Mannar District. The seizure included a claymore mine of seven kilograms, three claymore mines of four kilograms, one 54 feet-long detonator cord, 19 detonators, one
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During a combined search operation conducted by the Police and Special Task Force a stock of warlike items was found from Pampemadu in Mannar District. The seizure included a claymore mine of seven kilograms, three claymore mines of four kilograms, one 54 feet-long detonator cord, 19 detonators, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) round, two RPG boosters, 350 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 100 mete of flexible wire.
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May - 1 
The security forces (SFs) neutralised four LTTE bunkers and killed 11 militants while injuring an equal number of them during separate attacks in the Navathkulama, Muttiramadittakulam and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The security forces (SFs) neutralised four LTTE bunkers and killed 11 militants while injuring an equal number of them during separate attacks in the Navathkulama, Muttiramadittakulam and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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May - 3 
Troops during a search and clear operation in the Puttur area found sixty 81-mm mortar bombs.
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Troops during a search and clear operation in the Puttur area found sixty 81-mm mortar bombs.
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May - 6 
Clashes continued in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 6 when advancing troops met LTTE resistance. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of three LTTE terrorists, two T-56 weapons and one communication set from the area.
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Clashes continued in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 6 when advancing troops met LTTE resistance. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered dead bodies of three LTTE terrorists, two T-56 weapons and one communication set from the area.
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May - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) attacked LTTE camps in the Karaiyamullivaikal area inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants on May 9. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 weapons and one range finder. The Defence Ministry said that m
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The Security Forces (SFs) attacked LTTE camps in the Karaiyamullivaikal area inflicting heavy casualties upon the militants on May 9. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 weapons and one range finder. The Defence Ministry said that militants have laid landmines in the area to obstruct the advance of the troops, adds The Hindu.
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May - 10 
On May 10, two anti-aircraft guns of six barrels with 27-mm caliber and mounted on two double cabs along with one 30-mm cannon gun, three hundred and seven 30-mm ammunition rounds, three paddle gun ammunition, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripod, 14 T 56 weapons, two hundred seven rounds of 12.7-mm
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On May 10, two anti-aircraft guns of six barrels with 27-mm caliber and mounted on two double cabs along with one 30-mm cannon gun, three hundred and seven 30-mm ammunition rounds, three paddle gun ammunition, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripod, 14 T 56 weapons, two hundred seven rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, three I-com sets, three suicide jackets, one suicide water scooter and two claymore mines were found by the troops during a search and clear operation in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District.
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May - 11 
Seven hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 2360 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hundred and seventy-five 81-mm mortar chargers, fifty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar fuses, three Light Machin
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Seven hand grenades, two T-56 magazines, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), three RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 2360 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hundred and seventy-five 81-mm mortar chargers, fifty-six 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar fuses, three Light Machine Gun (LMG) links, one Bangalore torpedo and one Out Board Motor (OBM) were found by the troops conducting clearing operations in the Madu, Ampakamam and Akkarayankulam areas. Troops also found an LTTE training camp left abandoned by the militants in the Akkarayankulam area of Kilinochchi District.
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May - 11 
The Security Forces (SFs) in Vishuamadu recovered 11 OBMs, 34 claymore mines, one T-56 weapon, one kilogram of high explosives and 13 maps. Also, troops engaged in continuous search and clear operations in the Mullaitivu, Kokavil, Alleiwewa south and Kayhankudi found one LMG, 82350 rounds of T-56 a
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The Security Forces (SFs) in Vishuamadu recovered 11 OBMs, 34 claymore mines, one T-56 weapon, one kilogram of high explosives and 13 maps. Also, troops engaged in continuous search and clear operations in the Mullaitivu, Kokavil, Alleiwewa south and Kayhankudi found one LMG, 82350 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 1097 APMs, ten 15 kilograms vehicle bombs and 156 detonator cords.
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May - 11 
Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 15 T-56 weapons, one boat, one under ground bunker, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, thirty-nine 5 kilograms claymore mines, eleven 25 kilog
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Troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 15 T-56 weapons, one boat, one under ground bunker, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, two 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, thirty-nine 5 kilograms claymore mines, eleven 25 kilograms claymore mines, 148 claymore stands, three hand grenades, one 81-mm mortar, 40 kilograms TNT explosives, one thousand one hundred and ten 82-mm mortar tails, five hundred and twelve 82-mm mortar bombs, eighty-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, six booby traps made using 82-mm mortars, 60 Bangalore torpedoes, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) tags, 30 LTTE uniforms, one Dialog SIM card, three hundred and ninety 60-mm mortar fuses, 50 Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) chargers, one round of RPG ammunition, 800 training hand grenades, two pressure mines, ninety-one 120-mm mortar bombs, three thousand 12.7-mm links, one round of T-56 ammunition, one I-com set and one pouch on May 9, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 12 
During search and clear operations in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, troops recovered one T-81 weapon, one hand grenade, five magazines, 150 ammunition rounds, one mobile phone, five LTTE dog tags, nine batteries, one military-type uniform and several other items. Separately, two suspects c
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During search and clear operations in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, troops recovered one T-81 weapon, one hand grenade, five magazines, 150 ammunition rounds, one mobile phone, five LTTE dog tags, nine batteries, one military-type uniform and several other items. Separately, two suspects carrying seven kilograms of C-4 explosives were arrested by the SFs in the Pandarikulam area.
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May - 13 
On the same day, during extended search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area — where they had recovered a 55-ft long suicide boat — troops recovered two more suicide boats and two armour-plated unicorn vehicles.
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On the same day, during extended search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area — where they had recovered a 55-ft long suicide boat — troops recovered two more suicide boats and two armour-plated unicorn vehicles.
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May - 13 
Troops on continuous search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on May 13, Sri Lanka Army reports. One senior cadre, identified as Kannikkaran, was among the dead, troops confirmed.
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Troops on continuous search and clear operations in the Karaiyamullivaikal area of Mullaitivu District recovered dead bodies of 19 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on May 13, Sri Lanka Army reports. One senior cadre, identified as Kannikkaran, was among the dead, troops confirmed. In addition, 21 T 56 weapons, one 12.7-mm weapon, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one Light Machine Gun, one FNC Weapon, one 12.7mm gun barrel, three claymore mines each weighing about 12.5 kilograms, one disposable Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) , one improvised mortar launcher and two I-Com radio sets were also recovered from the same area.
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May - 15 
Army troops continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held areas inside the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) and attacked groups of militants causing extensive damages to the militants on May 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search and clear op
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Army troops continued their advance further into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held areas inside the new No Fire Zone (NFZ) and attacked groups of militants causing extensive damages to the militants on May 15, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search and clear operations in the Palamattalan area the troops recovered 35 dead bodies of the militants along with 206 T-56 weapons, one 12.7-mm gun, two paddle guns, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns, one Navy-boat gun, one radar, six suicide boats, three Light Machine Guns (LMG), seven FNC weapons, two 2.0-mm grenade launchers, one M-16 weapon, one hundred and twenty-seven 60-mm mortar launchers, sixty-five 60-mm mortar sites, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), twelve 2-mm mortar guns, 18 disposable RPGs, two thermo-baric weapons, 40 hand paras, one 12.7-mm tri-pod, five 12.7 mm barrels, four 12.7 mm drums, five T-56 magazines, two LMG drums, one sniper weapon, four I-com sets, one suicide kit and 60 rounds of T-56 ammunition.
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May - 17 
Army troops attacked LTTE positions in the Karaiyamullivaikal and Vellamullivaikkal areas causing heavy damages to the militants, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search and clear operations troops recovered four dead bodies of the militants along with 36 T-56 weapons, one Light Mach
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Army troops attacked LTTE positions in the Karaiyamullivaikal and Vellamullivaikkal areas causing heavy damages to the militants, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA). During subsequent search and clear operations troops recovered four dead bodies of the militants along with 36 T-56 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), seven I-com sets, one 12.7-mm gun, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, one 60-mm mortar launcher, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, one tractor trailor, one bulldozer and one Outboard Motor (OBM).
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May - 17 
During another clash between the two sides in the Sarwaruthoddam area troops killed three militants and also recovered their bodies along with 18 T-56, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, five radio communication sets, one RPG launcher, and one 12.7-mm machine gun, reports Defense.lk. Also, tro
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During another clash between the two sides in the Sarwaruthoddam area troops killed three militants and also recovered their bodies along with 18 T-56, three 40-mm grenade launchers, one MPMG, five radio communication sets, one RPG launcher, and one 12.7-mm machine gun, reports Defense.lk. Also, troops found several heavy vehicles abandoned by the militants. Another dead body of a militant was recovered along with 18 T-56 rifles, 11 radio communication sets, one LMG and OBM following during clearing operations along the A-35 in the Karaiyamullivaikal area.
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May - 18 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 18 and found 51 T 56 weapons, two 81-mm mortars, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, two 40-mm grenade launchers, four 5.56-mm weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one 60-mm mortar, four pistols and 112 I-co
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area on May 18 and found 51 T 56 weapons, two 81-mm mortars, three Rocket Propelled Grenades, two 40-mm grenade launchers, four 5.56-mm weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one 60-mm mortar, four pistols and 112 I-com sets, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 18 
On May 18, troops recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including eight dead bodies of female LTTE cadres, during search and clear operations in Karaymullivaikkal area, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The recovery also included 36 T-56 weapons, 30
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On May 18, troops recovered 43 dead bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including eight dead bodies of female LTTE cadres, during search and clear operations in Karaymullivaikkal area, according to a report of Sri Lanka Army. The recovery also included 36 T-56 weapons, 30 T-81 weapons, two FNC weapons, two Rocket Propelled Guns (RPGs), 21 hand grenades, 11 I-com sets, seven LTTE flags, five area maps, 30 packs, one Global Positioning System (GPS), seven Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) bolts, 3m detonator codes, SLR 101000 in cash, one 120mm mortar barrel, one 81 mm bipod, two 81 mm base plates, three 60mm mortar tubes, three Light Machine Guns (LMGs), one MPMG weapon and one 40mm Grenade Launcher.
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May - 18 
On the same day, troops engaged in search and clear operations in Vellamullivaikkal and Wadduvakkal areas recovered dead bodies of 35 LTTE militants, 368 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, nine LMGs, 10 RPGs, four 60 mm tubes, one Recoilless gun, 46 LMG drums, 15 T-56 magazines, nine disposable RPGs
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On the same day, troops engaged in search and clear operations in Vellamullivaikkal and Wadduvakkal areas recovered dead bodies of 35 LTTE militants, 368 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, nine LMGs, 10 RPGs, four 60 mm tubes, one Recoilless gun, 46 LMG drums, 15 T-56 magazines, nine disposable RPGs, one gas gun, two pistols, three 12.7mm bipods, 10 MPMGs, two 81 mm mortar tubes, three 12.7 guns, two radars, one unicorn, three silencer guns, five shot guns, 51 I-com sets, 100 rounds of Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) ammunition, 40 rounds of shotgun ammunition, one telescope, twenty 120 mm barrels, T-54 tank spare parts, one 40mm Grenade Launcher, two damaged 130mm guns, one paddle gun, forty radar monitors, one sniper weapon, 27 hand grenades, two claymore mines, two firing devices, one remote controller, one 5.56 mm gun with three magazines and 185 ammunition, one M-16 weapon and 35 packs.
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May - 19 
38 dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including those of seven females, were recovered by the troops along with 29 T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, one Mini Ushi weapon, one silencer weapon, one FNC weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two pistols, one M-16 weapon, o
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38 dead bodies of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including those of seven females, were recovered by the troops along with 29 T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, one Mini Ushi weapon, one silencer weapon, one FNC weapon, one 40-mm grenade launcher, two pistols, one M-16 weapon, one T-97 weapon, two I-Com Sets, two Global Positioning Systems and three pouches during a search operation in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. The bodies recovered and identified included that of Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) leader “Brigadier” Soosai, senior intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Verti, an intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Ram Kumar, a senior female intelligence leader “Lieutenant Colonel” Manimekala alias Komali, political head in Batticaloa “Lieutenant Colonel” Anna Thurai, a senior Sea Tiger leader “Colonel” Rangan, “Lieutenant Colonel” Vinodan and a senior intelligence leader, adds The Hindu.
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May - 21 
Army troops recovered dead bodies of six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 122-mm artillery gun, three micro pistols, 27 pistols, 94 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), four FNC weapons, 24 pistol ammunition, nine I-Com sets, 26 c
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Army troops recovered dead bodies of six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one 122-mm artillery gun, three micro pistols, 27 pistols, 94 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, four Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), four FNC weapons, 24 pistol ammunition, nine I-Com sets, 26 claymore mines, one 40-mm mortar barrel, one 81-mm mortar barrel, 14 Rocket Propelled Guns, six Light Machine Guns (LMG), two sniper weapons, eight 12.7-mm weapons with barrels, six 37-mm barrels, one satellite phone, two 81-mm magazines, two 81-mm LMG drums, seven MPMG links, and one unidentified weapon and SLR 2024 in cash during search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 21, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 22 
On the same day, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two claymore mines, two light machine gun drums, 3878 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 rounds of MPMG ammunition, three hand grenades and three G3 A3 magazines during search and clear operations in the Adampan, Malawi and Akkarayankulam areas of Ki
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On the same day, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered two claymore mines, two light machine gun drums, 3878 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 200 rounds of MPMG ammunition, three hand grenades and three G3 A3 magazines during search and clear operations in the Adampan, Malawi and Akkarayankulam areas of Kilinochchi District. During similar search and clear operations the SFs recovered 10 hand grenades from the Yakawewa area of Vavuniya District
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May - 22 
Troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area recovered 20 T-56 Weapons, one T-81 weapon, one 60-mm mortar launcher, two 40-mm grenade launcher, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one M-16gun, four FNC guns, two suicide jackets, two shotguns, one mini UZI gun, four r
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Troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area recovered 20 T-56 Weapons, one T-81 weapon, one 60-mm mortar launcher, two 40-mm grenade launcher, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one M-16gun, four FNC guns, two suicide jackets, two shotguns, one mini UZI gun, four radar scanners and four radar monitors. Separately, 780 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, three 120-mm mortar bombs, six 81-mm mortar bombs, two hundred and forty-five 120-mm fuses, eight 60-mm mortar bombs, 105 fuses, 105 anti-personnel mines, eight 1.5 kilograms claymore mines and four improvised explosive devices during search and clear operations in the Udayarukattukulam area.
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May - 22 
Troops recovered three suicide jackets, eighteen rounds of T-56 ammunition, thirty six micro pistol ammunition, one hand grenade, ten 40mm grenade launcher rounds, three electric detonators, one 40mm grenade launcher tool kit and two Army type uniforms during a search and clear operations in the gen
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Troops recovered three suicide jackets, eighteen rounds of T-56 ammunition, thirty six micro pistol ammunition, one hand grenade, ten 40mm grenade launcher rounds, three electric detonators, one 40mm grenade launcher tool kit and two Army type uniforms during a search and clear operations in the general area of Elamurippukulam in Vavuniya on May 22, according to report of Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 23 
On May 23, troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered one recoilless gun, twenty 40-mm grenade launcher cartridges, nine 40-mm grenade launchers, one .38 revolver, two radio sets, two dog tags, one binocular pouch, two FNC magazines,
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On May 23, troops continuing search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District recovered one recoilless gun, twenty 40-mm grenade launcher cartridges, nine 40-mm grenade launchers, one .38 revolver, two radio sets, two dog tags, one binocular pouch, two FNC magazines, four T-56 magazines, two mini UZI magazines, one 9-mm pistol, 12 light machine gun links, 84 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, three 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, one 5 kilograms claymore mine, one passport, 289 T-56 weapons, 10 multi propose machine guns, 11 light machine guns, three FNC weapons, six pistols, twenty-four 5-mm weapons, 15 rocket propelled grenades, two 60-mm mortars, six 120-mm mortar bombs, 13 I-com sets, 13 T-81 weapons, six 12.7 weapons, one gas gun, eight .22 riffles, one sniper weapon, eight shotguns, five unidentified weapons, two 120-mm mortar bipods, eight gun carriers, eight thermo-baric weapons, four 12.7-mm weapon bipods, 49 light machine gun drums, 40 rounds of pistol ammunition, 120 of 12 bore cartridges, four 60-mm mortar sights, nine 60-mm base plates, 100 T-56 magazines, fifty FNC magazines. Also, troops recovered two packs, two T-81 magazines, 28 rounds of ammunition, one pouch, one 81-mm bomb and one dog tag from the Ampakamam area.
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May - 24 
Troops recovered more and more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) weapons in the continuing search and clear operations in the general area of Vellamullivaikkal in on May 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 30 T-56 weapons, three Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), on
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Troops recovered more and more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) weapons in the continuing search and clear operations in the general area of Vellamullivaikkal in on May 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 30 T-56 weapons, three Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one Small Machine Gun, one note book, FNC weapon, one modified mini UZI weapon, five T-81 weapons, two SLR weapons, one 40 mm grenade launcher, two 12 bore shotgun, one 303 rifle, 28 claymore mines, two Icom sets, dismantled components of a 152 mm artillery gun, 12 DF antennas, four Gonio meters, two AR 300A sets, two communication receivers, four DF frequency monitors, ten Icom base sets, three icom HF transistors, three Yesu base stations, four DOCLAR systems, three power units, One communication block unit, one DF unit, three Motorola hand held sets, three ADI AT 400 hand held sets, two ADI AT hand-held sets, 30 DF Cupio units, 25 antenna wire rolls, one conduit set, one Alanto VHF FM transistor, one display unit, one radio modem, three chargers, two mount brackets, three DF TAIYO TDR 500 units and one Honda generator.
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May - 25 
Troops recovered four partly decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one pistol, one pistol magazine with three rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 211 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 44 rounds, one suicide belt, 21 I-com radio sets, one generator
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Troops recovered four partly decomposed dead bodies of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants along with one pistol, one pistol magazine with three rounds, one 40-mm grenade launcher, 211 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, 44 rounds, one suicide belt, 21 I-com radio sets, one generator (Yamha 4.4), 38 ARMR ammunition, 1000 detonators, one DET code roll, 11 parcel of explosives, three suicide jackets, five claymore mines, one T-81 weapon, two sniper weapons, 15 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), eleven 60-mm mortar barrels, nine 60-mm mortar base plates, 34 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), 14 G3A3 weapons, 16 FNC weapons, 13 SLR weapons, five 303 rifle, 50 paddle gun ammo box (35 rounds each), 19 MPMG ammo box ( 200 rounds each), 21 MPMG ammo box (200 rounds wit links), six GPMG ammo boxes (200 rounds wit links), twelve 12.7 ammo boxes (35 rounds each), three 40-mm grenade launcher bomb boxes (32 rounds each), nine Oxygen cylinders (large), four MPMG empty drums, seven hundred 12.7 ammunition, one compressor, 15 acid cans (five litre), six sea mines, four Oxygen cylinders (small), three diving jackets, seven diving kits, six diving shoes and 10 compressor oil cans during search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal and Asikulam areas of Mullaitivu District on May 25, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 27 
Troops during search and clear operation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered one I-com set, 50 suicide jackets with explosives, eight suicide jackets without explosives, five suicide belts, 16 claymore mines, 11 Arul bombs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades, one hand Para, t
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Troops during search and clear operation in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District recovered one I-com set, 50 suicide jackets with explosives, eight suicide jackets without explosives, five suicide belts, 16 claymore mines, 11 Arul bombs, three Rocket Propeller Grenades, one hand Para, three anti-personnel mines, 20 kilograms of C-4 explosives, three rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, twelve 81-mm mortar fuses, eighteen 81-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, 14 T-56 gas tubes, 15 T-56 magazines and one Bangalore torpedo on May 27, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 28 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine T-56 weapons, thirty-five 120-mm mortar bombs two hundred and fifty 122-mm mortar bombs and 10 I-com radio sets during search and clear operations from the Kilinochchi, Vishuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal and Vaddakachchi areas.
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered nine T-56 weapons, thirty-five 120-mm mortar bombs two hundred and fifty 122-mm mortar bombs and 10 I-com radio sets during search and clear operations from the Kilinochchi, Vishuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal and Vaddakachchi areas.
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May - 28 
Troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 7.5 kilograms each, 76 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 11 C-90 weapons, 18 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) heat bombs, 13 OG 9-mm bombs, fifty two 81-mm mortar bombs, thirteen 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty five 81-mm mortar fuses, 15 anti personnel mine (APM) ch
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Troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 7.5 kilograms each, 76 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 11 C-90 weapons, 18 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) heat bombs, 13 OG 9-mm bombs, fifty two 81-mm mortar bombs, thirteen 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty five 81-mm mortar fuses, 15 anti personnel mine (APM) chargers, 123 of 60-mm fuses, one Surface to Air Missile, 40 RPG cartridges, 77 Arul type bombs, one thermo baric, two disposable RPGs, two claymore mines of 12.5 kilograms, two claymore mines of 7.5 kilograms, one claymore mine of 1 kilogram, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-81 weapon, four I-com radio sets, one Global Positioning System, two 9-mm pistols with three magazines, two satellite phones and one night vision device from the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. The search and clears operations also continued in the Panalkandamadu and Kadjuwaththa areas, still swarming with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) explosive devices - landmines and booby traps -, the report added.
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May - 29 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Sarwaruthoddam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Karaiyamullivaikal and Vishuamadu areas of Mullaitivu District on May 29 and recovered 28 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, five T-81 weapons, three T-81 magazines, three 9-mm pistols
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Sarwaruthoddam, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Karaiyamullivaikal and Vishuamadu areas of Mullaitivu District on May 29 and recovered 28 T-56 weapons, two T-56 magazines, five T-81 weapons, three T-81 magazines, three 9-mm pistols, six claymore mines weighing about 1.5 kilograms each, 33 hand grenades, five electric detonators, 40 I-com sets, two sniper gun magazines, one SMG weapon, one 7.5 kilograms claymore mine, 2700 unidentified cartridge boxes, 550 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, two claymore mines, three 81-mm mortar fuses, 11 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 34 maps, 100 detonators, 35 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) locally made hand grenades, 25 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 14 APM fuses, five RPG chargers, one night vision device, two RPG launcher sights, one claymore mine weighing about 30 kilograms, one claymore mine weighing about 2.5 kilograms, three claymore mines weighing about 7.5 kilograms, six claymore mines weighing about 12.5 kilograms, three claymore mines weighing about 20 kilograms, two bar mines, three anti tank mines, six booby traps, seven kilograms of low explosives, one Hero Honda Motorbike, one Roller laminating machine, one HP printing machine, 19 Singer swamping machines, 300,000 candles, two suicide jackets, two 1.5 V batteries, two Multi Propose Machine Guns, one 5.56 weapon, one satellite phone, two pistols, one .22 weapon, one silencer weapon, one T-56 grenade launcher weapon, one M-16 weapon, one M-16 grenade launcher weapon, one T-56 medium weapon, two 40-mm grenade launchers and three 9-mm magazines, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 30 
Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Putumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District during May 30 and recovered 120 kilograms of C-4 high explosives, one claymore mine weighing about five kilograms, one 9-mm pistol, 104 T-56 weapons, s
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Army troops continued their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal, Putumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District during May 30 and recovered 120 kilograms of C-4 high explosives, one claymore mine weighing about five kilograms, one 9-mm pistol, 104 T-56 weapons, six modified T-56 weapons, 25 I-com sets, two I-com base stations, one 152-mm artillery barrel, one 1300-mm trail, two tripods, four T-81 weapons, one Light Machine Gun, six 40-mm grenade launchers, eight 12.7 weapon tripods, three Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, six unidentified weapons, four Multi Propose Machine Guns, one 12.7-mm weapon, one sniper gun, five anti-personnel mines, one thousand and five hundred 81-mm mortar fuses, 20 claymore cases, four Improvised Explosive Devices, 15 pressure mine cases, eighty thousand 9-mm ammunition, thirty thousand nine hundred and ninety-two 0.38 mm ammunition, one hundred two thousand and forty 5.50 ammunition and forty-two thousand non electric detonators, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 31 
Troops of the 53rd Division conducting search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 31 found one T-56 weapon, four DF monitoring sets, six radio direction finder, three IC-R 100 communication receivers, two Kenwood AT-50 automatic tuners, four hand-held rad
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Troops of the 53rd Division conducting search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu District on May 31 found one T-56 weapon, four DF monitoring sets, six radio direction finder, three IC-R 100 communication receivers, two Kenwood AT-50 automatic tuners, four hand-held radio sets, four AC adaptors, two antenna simulators, three serial data expanders, 10 wireless data units, nine power distribution units, 12 antenna switches, one display unit, seven circuit boards, eight spring bases ant mounts, two antenna parts, one charger, seven antennas, 47 cable reels of data connectors and power cords, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 1 
During similar search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Putumattalan and Vellamullivaikkal areas the Security Forces recovered 22 T-56 weapons, two pistols, one T-81 weapon, one gas gun, two pistol magazines, 60 reels of detonator codes, twenty 8-mm mortar barrels, one 120-mm mortar ba
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During similar search and clear operations in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Putumattalan and Vellamullivaikkal areas the Security Forces recovered 22 T-56 weapons, two pistols, one T-81 weapon, one gas gun, two pistol magazines, 60 reels of detonator codes, twenty 8-mm mortar barrels, one 120-mm mortar barrel, one 120 -mm mortar barrel mount, 52 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, forty-one 60-mm mortar bombs, two 81-mm mortar sights, 68 hand grenades, 100,000 electric detonators, eleven 40-mm bombs, two 40-mm grenade launchers, nine 9-mm ammunition, two Light Machine Guns, two Multi Purpose Machine Guns and eight Rocket Propelled Guns.
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June - 1 
Army troops during search operations in the Puttumatalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District on June 1 recovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers, 28 RPGs, 11 T-56 weapons, one 12.7-mm weapon, one 9-mm pistol, 450 electric detonators, 154 claymore mines weighing about 7.5
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Army troops during search operations in the Puttumatalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District on June 1 recovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers, 28 RPGs, 11 T-56 weapons, one 12.7-mm weapon, one 9-mm pistol, 450 electric detonators, 154 claymore mines weighing about 7.5 kilograms each, 50 claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms each, two commando mortars, one 40-mm grenade launcher and 150 claymore mines of different sizes, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 2 
Troops during search and clear operations in the Asikulam, Vishuamadu, Putumattalan and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 77 T-56 weapons, eight magazines, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 11 hand grenades, two belt orders, five claymore mines weighing about 5 kilograms each, o
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Troops during search and clear operations in the Asikulam, Vishuamadu, Putumattalan and Vellamullivaikkal areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 77 T-56 weapons, eight magazines, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 11 hand grenades, two belt orders, five claymore mines weighing about 5 kilograms each, one claymore mine weighing about 12 kilograms, 250 metre wire, one remote control, 24 day-night Bino, one parcel of C-4 explosive weighing about 12 kilograms, one claymore mine weighing about 2.5 kilograms, one paddle gun, one 12.7 weapon, one Thermo Baric weapon, three Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers, one M-16 weapon, three Multi Propose Machine Guns (MPMG), four 40-mm grenade launchers, one FNC weapon, two MPMG tri-ports, six claymore mines of different sizes, two MPMG ammunition boxes, 42 hand grenades, three 8-mm mortars, 1000 MPMG rounds and two pouches on June 2, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 3 
Army troops recovered 24 T-56 weapons, one pistol, four hundred and thirty 9-mm pistol ammunition, two Sub Machine Guns, one thermo baric weapon, 12 anti-personnel mines, one M-75 pistol and one magazine during search operation in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Udayarukattukulam, Paranthan west in Pallaikul
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Army troops recovered 24 T-56 weapons, one pistol, four hundred and thirty 9-mm pistol ammunition, two Sub Machine Guns, one thermo baric weapon, 12 anti-personnel mines, one M-75 pistol and one magazine during search operation in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Udayarukattukulam, Paranthan west in Pallaikulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu east areas of Mullaitivu District on June 3, Sri Lanka Army reported
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June - 3 
Troops conducting search operations in the Pattialpuram and Puchene areas found 20 hand grenades, 109 T-56 ammunition rounds, 50 boxes of 7.62 ammunition, 16 kilograms of explosives, six RPG rounds and eight RPG chargers.
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Troops conducting search operations in the Pattialpuram and Puchene areas found 20 hand grenades, 109 T-56 ammunition rounds, 50 boxes of 7.62 ammunition, 16 kilograms of explosives, six RPG rounds and eight RPG chargers.
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June - 3 
Troops recovered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) weapons and explosives from Ampalavanpokkanai, Udayarkattukulam, Paranthan west in Pallaikulam and Puthukkuddiyirippu east areas on June 3, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 24 T-56 weapons, one pistol, 430 9-mm pis
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Troops recovered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) weapons and explosives from Ampalavanpokkanai, Udayarkattukulam, Paranthan west in Pallaikulam and Puthukkuddiyirippu east areas on June 3, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The recoveries included 24 T-56 weapons, one pistol, 430 9-mm pistol ammunition, two Sub Machine Guns (SMG), one thermo baric weapon, 12 anti personnel mines, one M-75 pistol and one magazine.
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June - 4 
Troops recovered 74 hand grenades, three Out Board Motors, many booby traps made by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants using different objects such as VCD players, diesel tanks and push bicycles etc., nine improvised bombs, four magnetic bombs, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, 50 gra
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Troops recovered 74 hand grenades, three Out Board Motors, many booby traps made by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants using different objects such as VCD players, diesel tanks and push bicycles etc., nine improvised bombs, four magnetic bombs, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, 50 grams of TNT explosives, one kilogram of C4 explosives and one iron plate during search operations in the Vishuamadu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District on June 4, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 5 
During another reach operation in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, the troops found four explosive parcels weighing four kilograms, two large batteries, two small batteries, four 9-V batteries and one torch.
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During another reach operation in the Asikulam area of Vavuniya District, the troops found four explosive parcels weighing four kilograms, two large batteries, two small batteries, four 9-V batteries and one torch.
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June - 5 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pack and two rain capes during another search operation at general area of Veeramakkalmankadu in Vavuniya.
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one pack and two rain capes during another search operation at general area of Veeramakkalmankadu in Vavuniya.
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June - 6 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Iranamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Pampemadu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 500 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 33 hand grenades, five anti-personnel mines (APMs), five Rocket Propelled Grenades, one booby trap, o
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Vishuamadu, Iranamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Pampemadu areas of Mullaitivu District recovered 500 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 33 hand grenades, five anti-personnel mines (APMs), five Rocket Propelled Grenades, one booby trap, one Arul bomb and one mobile phone on June 6, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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June - 7 
Army troops conducting search operations in Pallaikuddiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Puthumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas recovered more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arms and ammunition during June 7, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure include one T-56 weapon, 15 T -56 magazin
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Army troops conducting search operations in Pallaikuddiyiruppu, Vishvamadu, Puthumattalan and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas recovered more Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arms and ammunition during June 7, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure include one T-56 weapon, 15 T -56 magazines, 120 rounds of ammunition, two micro pistols with one magazine, four rounds of micro pistol ammunition, three Global Positioning Systems, three Silva compasses, one night vision, eighty hand grenades, 16 Rocket Propelled Grenades, three RPG chargers, one 12.22 rifle, one repeater shotgun, one ordinary shotgun, one 9 mm pistol, 255 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and three Out Board Motors.
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June - 7 
On the same day, the Vavuniya Police conducted a search operation in the Sennativilam jungle area and recovered eight claymore mines, four claymore stands, five micro pistols, two hundred and 31 rounds of micro pistol ammunition, twoT-56 weapons, four magazines, 210 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three
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On the same day, the Vavuniya Police conducted a search operation in the Sennativilam jungle area and recovered eight claymore mines, four claymore stands, five micro pistols, two hundred and 31 rounds of micro pistol ammunition, twoT-56 weapons, four magazines, 210 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three hand grenades, 24 feet long detonator code, one suicide kit, two boxes of 9 volts batteries and a barrel containing chemicals. Consequently, one suspect was arrested.
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June - 9 
On June 9, the Army troops recovered nine pistols with one magazine, eight pistol ammunition rounds, three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, three 60 mm mortar bombs, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), four hand grenades, two 120 mm mortar bombs, two I-com sets and 27 anti personnel mines during
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On June 9, the Army troops recovered nine pistols with one magazine, eight pistol ammunition rounds, three T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, three 60 mm mortar bombs, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), four hand grenades, two 120 mm mortar bombs, two I-com sets and 27 anti personnel mines during search and clear operations in Mulliyaveli and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Mullaitivu District, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 10 
Troops during extensive search operations in Murusimude and Pooneryn areas of Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts recovered arms and ammunitions on June 10, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Troops also conducted search operation in Rugam of Ampara District on June 10. All those recoveries includ
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Troops during extensive search operations in Murusimude and Pooneryn areas of Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts recovered arms and ammunitions on June 10, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Troops also conducted search operation in Rugam of Ampara District on June 10. All those recoveries included one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, one micro pistol, two 9 mm pistols, one booby trap, two claymore mines, one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, 60 T-56 ammunition rounds, eighteen anti personnel mines and dry rations worth about SNR 150000.
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June - 13 
Troops recovered nine pistols, one light pistol, one 40 mm grenade launcher, one T-81 weapon, four T-56 weapons, three shot guns, three .22 rifles, one modified weapon, one repeater shot gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, 70 RPG rounds and 10 chargers in the general areas of Walayanma
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Troops recovered nine pistols, one light pistol, one 40 mm grenade launcher, one T-81 weapon, four T-56 weapons, three shot guns, three .22 rifles, one modified weapon, one repeater shot gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, 70 RPG rounds and 10 chargers in the general areas of Walayanmadu, Ramanadanpuram and Visuamadu during search and clear operations on June 13.
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June - 14 
Troops recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), two Rocket Propelled Grenades, one PRC 1077 tape antenna, 99 rounds of 9 mm pistol ammunition and 31 G3 and A3 ammunition during search operations in the general areas of Visuamadu, Harakulam and Ampakamam in Mullaitivu District, on June 14, a
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Troops recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), two Rocket Propelled Grenades, one PRC 1077 tape antenna, 99 rounds of 9 mm pistol ammunition and 31 G3 and A3 ammunition during search operations in the general areas of Visuamadu, Harakulam and Ampakamam in Mullaitivu District, on June 14, according to Sri Lanka Army report
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June - 15 
Troops recovered arms and ammunitions, including two thermo baric weapons, during search operations in the Visuamadu, Olumadu, Ampakamam, Vellamullivaikkal, Sarvarthoddam, Ampalawanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Chinnadampnkulam and Erathankoththakulam areas on June 15, according to Sri Lanka Ar
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Troops recovered arms and ammunitions, including two thermo baric weapons, during search operations in the Visuamadu, Olumadu, Ampakamam, Vellamullivaikkal, Sarvarthoddam, Ampalawanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Chinnadampnkulam and Erathankoththakulam areas on June 15, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Troops in Puthukkudiyiruppu south recovered two thermo baric weapons that had been brought to Wanni area by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, irrespective of the fact that this weapon has been banned for use in consistent with Geneva conventions. The other recoveries during the day included 150 T-56 weapons, 3360 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 300 81 mm mortar bombs, 43 hand grenades, 17 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 22 anti personnel mines, 13 luminous jackets, one self loading rifle (SLR), two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), made using 81-mm mortars, 19 Arul bombs, 1100 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 100 anti personnel fuses, 14 claymore mines weighing about 1 kilogram each, 30 60-mm mortar bombs, nine 82-mm mortar bombs, two Bangalore torpedoes, 17 booby trap fuses, one 120 mm mortar bomb, two 130-mm artillery rounds, 1421 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 79 122-mm artillery rounds, one 40-mm grenade cartridge, one 81-mm mortar barrel, nine MPMG links, one 60 mm mortar barrel, one 60 mm bipod, two pouches, two 8 HP Outboard Motors (OBM), one 9.9 HP OBM, 43 electric detonators, four 81 mm Para bombs, 500 81-mm mortar cartridges and one helmet.
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June - 16 
Army troops recovered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arms, ammunition and explosive devices during search operations in the Pullayanpokkanai, Wellamullivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Kuppilankulam and Pattikkarai areas on June 16, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure include
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Army troops recovered Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arms, ammunition and explosive devices during search operations in the Pullayanpokkanai, Wellamullivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Kuppilankulam and Pattikkarai areas on June 16, according to Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure included one 81-mm mortar launcher, three 81-mm mortar bombs, four T-56 weapons, six T-56 magazines, 11 hand grenades, four I-com sets, two 120-mm mortar bombs, five Bangalore torpedoes, one .22 rifles, 77 boxes of 12.7 ammunition, 16 60-mm mortar bombs, three Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, 99 anti personnel mines, 12 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), five detonators, one claymore mine weighing about 13 kilogram and one round of pedal gun ammunition.
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June - 17 
Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 14864 rounds of T-56 ammunition, nine 81-mm mortar bombs, 32 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 1097 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 46 60-mm mortar bombs, 12 60-mm Para bombs, two boxes of 60-mm mortar charges, one 9 mm pistol, 44 rounds of 9-m
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Troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 14864 rounds of T-56 ammunition, nine 81-mm mortar bombs, 32 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 1097 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 46 60-mm mortar bombs, 12 60-mm Para bombs, two boxes of 60-mm mortar charges, one 9 mm pistol, 44 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, 10 arul bombs, one un-identified gun, two radio sets, four RPG chargers, three anti personnel mines, 10879 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, one Night Vision Device (NVD), two 15 HP Out Boat Mortar (OBM), one pressure mine , nine claymore mines weighing about 8 kilograms each and eight hand grenades during search and clear operations in Ramanadapuram, Visuamadu, Vellamullivaikkal, and Puthukkudiyiruppu on June 17, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 18 
Three suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were shot dead by the Police in a clearing operation in the former LTTE-hideout in northern areas of Vavuniya District on June 18, reports PTI. According to Police, suspected LTTE cadres attacked the Vavuniya special Police unit when
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Three suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were shot dead by the Police in a clearing operation in the former LTTE-hideout in northern areas of Vavuniya District on June 18, reports PTI. According to Police, suspected LTTE cadres attacked the Vavuniya special Police unit when they attempted to search a vehicle during combing operations at Nelukulam. Three militants were killed in the encounter that ensued after Police opened fire in retaliation to the militants’ firing.
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June - 18 
Troops recovered 10 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), two 0.22 weapons, 51 hand grenades, 18 Arul bombs, 13 60-mm mortars, 23 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 752 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 66 81-mm mortar bombs, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, three 152 mm
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Troops recovered 10 T-56 weapons, three T-81 weapons, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), two 0.22 weapons, 51 hand grenades, 18 Arul bombs, 13 60-mm mortars, 23 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 752 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 66 81-mm mortar bombs, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, three 152 mm artillery shells, 1050 MPMG ammunition, one magnetic claymore mine, 62 claymore mines, 112 claymores, designed to fix in vehicles, six anti personnel mines, one suicide bomb that can be fixed to a motor cycle, one 120-mm mortar bomb, five pressure mines, 12 Bangalore torpedoes, two Recoiling (RCL) bombs, 178 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 44 suicide jackets, two suicide braziers, 11 suicide kit plates, 20 explosives chargers, two booby traps, three boxes of .22 ammunition, 76 rounds of 23-mm ammunition, 1686 detonators, 860 60-mm mortar cartridges, three T-56 magazines, five LMG drums, 10 boxes of T-56 ammunition, 16 boxes of 12.7-mm ammunition, three boxes of MPMG ammunition, 10m long detonator code, one aiming picket, 11 remote controllers, two shotguns, two firing devices, one switch, eight booby traps, fixed to claymore mines, six hundred booby traps, fixed to 122 mm artillery shells, 20 rounds of 122-mm artillery shells and 22 cartridges of 122-mm artillery during search and clear operations in Visuamadu, Ampakamam, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Malthottam areas on June 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 19 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, 17 claymore mines, 31 electronic detonators, one suicide belt, 97 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 1 kilogram of TNT explosives, one parcel containing explosives, 117 anti personnel mines and four rounds of Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) during their d
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, 17 claymore mines, 31 electronic detonators, one suicide belt, 97 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 1 kilogram of TNT explosives, one parcel containing explosives, 117 anti personnel mines and four rounds of Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG) during their daily search and clear operations in the Asikulam, Mahaulgaskada, Iranamadu, Alankulam and Akkarayankulam areas of Kilinochchi District on June 19.
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June - 20 
Army troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 3.5 kilograms each and a detonating cord during a search operation in the same evening at Samayapuram in the Vavuniya District.
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Army troops recovered two claymore mines weighing 3.5 kilograms each and a detonating cord during a search operation in the same evening at Samayapuram in the Vavuniya District.
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June - 20 
Troops recovered 45 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 1000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four claymore mines, 11 81-mm mortar bombs, 15 electric detonators, 53 60-mm high explosive bombs, 25 81-mm illumination bombs, five T-56 weapons, one 9 mm pistol, , two Recoiling (RCL) bombs, one 82-mm bomb, four h
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Troops recovered 45 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 1000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four claymore mines, 11 81-mm mortar bombs, 15 electric detonators, 53 60-mm high explosive bombs, 25 81-mm illumination bombs, five T-56 weapons, one 9 mm pistol, , two Recoiling (RCL) bombs, one 82-mm bomb, four hand grenades, 11 anti personnel mines, 135 12.7-mm rounds of ammunition, one sea mine weighing 25 kilograms, one improvised bomb, 11 rounds of armoured piercing ammunition, six improvised mortar bombs, one RPG gun, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one MPMG barrel, 100 MPMG links, 2485 rounds of MPMG ammunition, two T-56 magazines, one Light Machine Gun (LMG) drum, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made Arul bombs, five shot guns, two 122 mm artillery shells, 16 explosive packs, six explosive chargers, one Multi purpose machine gun(MPMG) magazine, three land mines, two Out Board Motors (OBM) and four maps during search and clear operations in the Pulliyanpokkanai, Puthukkuddiyiruppu and Ampalavanpokkanai areas of Mullaitivu District on June 20, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 21 
In a separate search and clear operation, troops recovered five anti-personnel mines, 58 T-56 ammunition rounds, three 81-mm mortar bombs, four hand grenades from the general areas of Udayarkattukulam, Alankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu on the same day.
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In a separate search and clear operation, troops recovered five anti-personnel mines, 58 T-56 ammunition rounds, three 81-mm mortar bombs, four hand grenades from the general areas of Udayarkattukulam, Alankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu on the same day.
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June - 21 
Troops recovered four 81 mm mortar bombs, one GPMG weapon, one T-56 weapon, three Rocket Propelled Grenades and 13 hand grenades from the general areas of Puliyanpokkanei and Visuamadu in Mullaitivu District on June 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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Troops recovered four 81 mm mortar bombs, one GPMG weapon, one T-56 weapon, three Rocket Propelled Grenades and 13 hand grenades from the general areas of Puliyanpokkanei and Visuamadu in Mullaitivu District on June 21, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 21 
Troops seized one 2.5 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 7.5 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 15 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 20 kilogram heavy claymore mine, 457 MPMG ammunition rounds, 120 T-56 ammunition rounds, seven sniper magazines, four remote controllers, two shotguns, 63 T-56 magazines
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Troops seized one 2.5 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 7.5 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 15 kilogram heavy claymore mine, one 20 kilogram heavy claymore mine, 457 MPMG ammunition rounds, 120 T-56 ammunition rounds, seven sniper magazines, four remote controllers, two shotguns, 63 T-56 magazines, three M-16 magazines, 97 mess tines, seven maps, 78 T-56 ammunition rounds and one hand grenade from the general areas of Puthukudirippu, Kadiravoddy and Mankadu in Mannar District.
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June - 23 
Police recovered a cache of arms, suicide kits and 46 kilograms of C4 explosives hidden inside a jungle in Veppankulam area of Vavuniya District, reports Daily News. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera said Western Province Intelligence Unit and Vavuniya Police recovered 46 kilograms of C4 explosive
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Police recovered a cache of arms, suicide kits and 46 kilograms of C4 explosives hidden inside a jungle in Veppankulam area of Vavuniya District, reports Daily News. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekera said Western Province Intelligence Unit and Vavuniya Police recovered 46 kilograms of C4 explosives, a claymore mine weighing 14.5 kilograms, two claymore mines weighing 2.7 kilograms , three claymore stands, 45 electronic detonator cord, wire roll, a gas cylinder, a plastic barrel and two hand grenades.
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June - 23 
Troops recovered air craft missiles, grenade launchers, white prosperous bombs and an assortment of various types of bombs during a search operation at Wellamullawaikkal and other areas in the former No-Fire Zone of Mullaitivu District on June 23, according to Colombo Page.
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Troops recovered air craft missiles, grenade launchers, white prosperous bombs and an assortment of various types of bombs during a search operation at Wellamullawaikkal and other areas in the former No-Fire Zone of Mullaitivu District on June 23, according to Colombo Page.
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June - 24 
Troops operating in the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Puliyankulam, Kalviyankadu, Alankulam, Akkarayankulam, Mulliyavalai and Paranthan areas recovered 17 T-56 weapons, two shotguns, some parts of Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), one I-com set, one claymore mine, one RPG launcher, 58 detonators
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Troops operating in the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Puliyankulam, Kalviyankadu, Alankulam, Akkarayankulam, Mulliyavalai and Paranthan areas recovered 17 T-56 weapons, two shotguns, some parts of Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), one I-com set, one claymore mine, one RPG launcher, 58 detonators, five kilograms of C-4 explosive, 44 Silva compasses, six telescopes, 12 satellite telephones, 13 satellite telephone SIM cards, 39 Global Positioning Systems (GPS), 14 shotgun cartridges, 97 anti personnel mines, one RPG bomb, one 122-mm mortar bomb, two .22 rifles, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), six T-81 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) barrel, one 12.7 mm mortar barrel, five micro pistols, one hundred and 95 rounds of micro pistol ammunition and one pistol on June 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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June - 24 
Troops shot dead a senior Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, identified as Salappan, during a search operation at Kodikamam in the Jaffna District on June 24, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. Later, the troops recovered one micro pistol, two hand grenades, one mobile phone and a
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Troops shot dead a senior Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant, identified as Salappan, during a search operation at Kodikamam in the Jaffna District on June 24, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. Later, the troops recovered one micro pistol, two hand grenades, one mobile phone and a sum of 6100 (LKR) in cash from the possession of the slain militant.
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June - 25 
Troops recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search and clear operation in the Mahilankulam, Paranthan, Olumadu, Ampalawanpokkanai, Vellamullivaikkal, Karyalamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Udayarkattu areas in Vavuniya District on June 25, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. T
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Troops recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search and clear operation in the Mahilankulam, Paranthan, Olumadu, Ampalawanpokkanai, Vellamullivaikkal, Karyalamullivaikkal, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Udayarkattu areas in Vavuniya District on June 25, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. The recoveries included seven T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, six micro pistols, twelve pistol magazines, three Chinese pistols with magazines, thirty-eight rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, 42 rounds of micro pistol ammunition, eight explosive slabs, 3231 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 14 anti personnel mines with fuses, 60 81-mm mortar bombs, four 120 mm mortar bombs, 62 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, one digital camera with battery, one hundred and fifteen 60 mm mortar bombs, 24 hand grenades, 13 RPG chargers, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) link, 228 82-mm mortar bombs, three 60 mm mortar fuses, five Out Board Motors (OBM), 649 81-mm mortar fuses, 21 claymore mines, three shotguns, three pistols, two 81 mm mortars, one Cannon camera, seven thousand two hundred and forty-four electric detonators, two firing devices, one radio set, two laptop computers, seven Bangalore torpedoes, 12 booby traps fitted to 82-mm mortar bombs, two MPMG weapons, one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), one .22 weapon, one mini Uzhi weapon with magazine, twelve I-com sets, 50 LTTE photographs, ten I-com set chargers, 15 Yesu radio sets, one base station, one PRC 1077 radio set, six RPG weapons and 68 82-mm mortar chargers.
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July - 2 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West and Vellamullavaikkal areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with other materials on July 1, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Among others, the recovered items included one water-scooter,
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West and Vellamullavaikkal areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with other materials on July 1, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Among others, the recovered items included one water-scooter, filled with 22 Kilograms of C-4 explosives, one thermo baric weapon four twin barrels, 11 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, two unusable RPG bombs, three RPG chargers, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two claymore mines, six unusable claymore mines, 17 Hand Grenades, five unusable Hand Grenades, 47 81-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm illuminating bombs, two 84-mm HE mortar bombs, 350 60-mm bombs, 255 60-mm mortar fuses, 90 cartridges, six 60-mm illuminating mortars, 66 mine fuses, four T-56 magazines, five T-56 body parts, six Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links with ammunition, one 12.7-mm gun, nine I- Com radio sets, two YEASU radio sets, one I-Com IC V 68 Hand set, one Laptop and a five-feet long plastic tube with explosives.
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July - 2 
Troops, engaged in search operations in the general area East of Puthukkuddiyiruppu recovered a large stock of gold jewellery that had been kept hidden, apparently by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in the night of July 2. The recovery includes 852 bangles, 188 small bangles, 20 damaged ban
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Troops, engaged in search operations in the general area East of Puthukkuddiyiruppu recovered a large stock of gold jewellery that had been kept hidden, apparently by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in the night of July 2. The recovery includes 852 bangles, 188 small bangles, 20 damaged bangles, 26 bangle parts and one bracelet. Most of the bangles, made into 5-7 piece bunches had been neatly kept hidden.
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July - 6 
Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Palai, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Panikkanulam, Puliyankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition on July 5, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure included one T-56 weapon, three T-56
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Army troops conducted search and clear operations in the Palai, Kilinochchi, Visuamadu, Panikkanulam, Puliyankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition on July 5, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The seizure included one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 1950 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seven 60-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 47 hand grenades, two Bangalore torpedoes, five kilograms of C-4 explosives, 50 sea mines, 10 metre long detonator cord, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) pouch, two RPG rounds, 13 rounds of ammunition used for guns mounted on armoured vehicles, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, one survey equipment kit, one Artillery gun sight, two 130-mm unserviceable artillery guns, one 130-mm unserviceable artillery barrel, one Cougar communication equipment, one hand radio held set, one hand mike, one audio connector, one battery, 21 battery covers, one I-com hand mike, one sight stand, one life saving jacket, 11 I-com communication set chargers, 14 I-com communication set antennas, two unidentified weapons, one 'Kenwood' base stand, four parts of unidentified weapons, one claymore mine, two anti-personnel mines and 13 unidentified rechargeable.
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July - 6 
Troops recovered more arms and ammunition during their search operations in the Puthukkuddiyiruppu, Visuamadu and Visuamadukulam areas of Mullaitivu District on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five hundred and fifty-one 81-mm mortar bombs, 333 hand grenades, four hundred and
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Troops recovered more arms and ammunition during their search operations in the Puthukkuddiyiruppu, Visuamadu and Visuamadukulam areas of Mullaitivu District on July 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five hundred and fifty-one 81-mm mortar bombs, 333 hand grenades, four hundred and seventy 12.7 rounds of ammunition, four hundred and forty-eight 60-mm mortar bombs, 41 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 112 charger bags, four 81-mm mortar base plates, one land mine, four 60-mm mortar base plates, 475 meter detonator cords, one 60-mm mortar barrel, one hundred and forty 81-mm mortar fuses, two hundred 120-mm mortar bombs, 70 large claymore tripods, 89 small claymore tripods, 51 I-shape iron plates, 43 powder bags (50 kg), 400 grams of low explosives, 26 Jonny mines, three claymore mines, 20 detonators, one modified weapon, 5000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two-feet long tube, filled with explosives and three Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links.
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July - 8 
Seven T-56 weapons, 11 IEDs, 272 electric fuses, 112 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, three claymore mines, 305 APMs, two 60-mm para bombs, three 40-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, three detonators, four 12 feet Bangalore torpedoes, one 6 feet Bangalore torpedo, two RPG
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Seven T-56 weapons, 11 IEDs, 272 electric fuses, 112 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, three claymore mines, 305 APMs, two 60-mm para bombs, three 40-mm mortar cartridges, 10 hand grenades, three detonators, four 12 feet Bangalore torpedoes, one 6 feet Bangalore torpedo, two RPGs, thirty-three 60-mm mortar bombs, one 130 mm artillery projectile, four RPG launchers, one RPG charger, 40 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one 81-mm mortar bomb, one shotgun, 20 metre of wire, one belt order, 3 kilograms of explosives, nine radio sets, six I-com sets, over 3000 LTTE photographs, 12 VHS video cassettes, two memory cards, 64 external hard disks, one cable, 108 CDs, two micro chips, two Outboard Motors and 10 CR books were recovered by the troops during their search operations in the Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas.
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July - 9 
Troops on search and clear operations in the Visuamadu, Pullayanpokkanai and Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five Bangalore torpedoes, two shotguns, nine Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, one
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Troops on search and clear operations in the Visuamadu, Pullayanpokkanai and Puthukudiyiruppu east and west areas recovered a cache of arms and ammunition on July 9, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five Bangalore torpedoes, two shotguns, nine Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, one 12.5 kilograms claymore mine, 94 anti-personnel mines (APMs), one improvised explosive device (IED), seven hundred and sixty-three 81-mm mortar bombs, ninety-eight 130-mm artillery shells, one 130-mm artillery round, one modified mortar bomb, six booby traps, 317 hand grenades, eighty-five 85-mm mortar fuses, one T-56 weapon, 2000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one S-85 weapon, two rounds of RPG ammunition, one M-16 weapon and four magazines, one 40 mm grenade launcher, one 9-mm pistol with two magazines, one .38 pistol, one .22 pistol with a magazine, fifteen rounds of 40-mm ammunition, 15 RPG bombs, 1800 electric detonators, one twelve bore shotgun, 21000 of FNC ammunition, 13 kilograms of C-4 explosive each containing one kilogram , four packets of C-4 explosive each containing 250 grams, one packet of C-4 explosive containing 200 grams, two AR 3000 radio sets, one Cougar set, one laptop computer, one CD pack, four diaries, six computer hard disks, two sights of artillery weapons, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniforms, six computer power guards, two I-com sets with two microphones.
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July - 10 
On July 10, the SFs on information provided by an informant in custody recover one 130-mm artillery gun from Udayarkattu area of Mullaitivu District. The gun and its accessories, including wheels, were found buried during a search operation in the area. All parts had been safely packed by the LTTE m
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On July 10, the SFs on information provided by an informant in custody recover one 130-mm artillery gun from Udayarkattu area of Mullaitivu District. The gun and its accessories, including wheels, were found buried during a search operation in the area. All parts had been safely packed by the LTTE militants in an iron box of 43 feet in length, 4 feet in width and 2 ½ feet in height.
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July - 11 
Troops of the Task Force VIII engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District recovered a cache of weapons on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five anti-air craft missiles, including one training missile and four used missiles,
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Troops of the Task Force VIII engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu east area of Mullaitivu District recovered a cache of weapons on July 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included five anti-air craft missiles, including one training missile and four used missiles, three 3M11M type used missiles, one T-56 weapon, 12 T-56 magazines, 1500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Browning pistol, two boxes containing explosives, eighty 82-mm HE mortar bombs, four 82-mm illumination mortar bombs, 700 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 102 MPMG links, one T-81 weapon, 13 M-75 hand grenades, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades(RPG), 15 hand grenades, one 152-mm artillery round, two Global Positioning Systems (GPS), three radio sets, one video recorder, 54 kilograms of C-4 explosives, two Bangalore torpedoes, one 120-mm artillery rounds, four 60-mm HE mortar bombs, two 40-mm cartridges, about 1700 kilograms of iron balls, one micro pistol, 34 suicide kits, 27 battery chargers, one fax machine, four antennas of different types and 10 antenna cables, one transmitter, one radio telephone, one receiving mike, one I-com transmitter, one I-com transmitter receiver, one satellite phone, one TRASN radio set, 410 of hand mike, a few bundles of books, two computer accessories, 10 hand mike boards, two diamond antenna cables, six I-com sets, seven batteries, 34 magnet antennas, five magnet antenna stands, 20 S-400 antennas, one multi media unit, one HHF antenna, one Motorola battery, 290 antenna rackets and two power adapters. During another search operation in the same area, Army troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 15 hand grenades, one telescope, five Arul bombs, fifteen 130-mm artillery projectiles, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniform, one LTTE cap, one pouch, one MPMG tripod, six RPG, two 81 mm mortar bombs, four improvised explosive devices, two trap guns and six packs. Similarly, troops of Task Force II found 10 browser containers and several parts of a 130-mm artillery gun buried in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area. One of the browser containers was full of pistol ammunition estimated about 110000 rounds in quantity.
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July - 12 
Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District conducted search and clear operations on July 12 and recovered more weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one browning pistol, six T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar launcher, 39 Rocket Propelled Grenades(RPG), eight RPG char
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Troops in the Puthukuddiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District conducted search and clear operations on July 12 and recovered more weapons, reports Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one browning pistol, six T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar launcher, 39 Rocket Propelled Grenades(RPG), eight RPG charges, one disposable RPG launcher, 88 hand grenades, 95 Arul bombs, one pouch, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) tripods, two 60-mm mortar bombs, three 40-mm cartridges, one box of 12.7-mm ammunition, 540 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, seven 81-mm mortar bombs, 18 diesel barrels containing 240 litres each, three diesel barrels containing 210 litres each, five kerosene barrels containing 240 litres each, two diving shoes, 410 detonators, 1650 rounds of pistol ammunition, 25 Jonny mines, one Army seniority book of officers for the year 2003 and three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) photo albums.
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July - 12 
Troops in Vavuniya District recovered two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, one claymore device, one CDMA telephone, one stethoscope, eight pairs of scissors and medical equipment during a search and clear operation in the Ganeshpauram area.
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Troops in Vavuniya District recovered two T-56 weapons, eight T-56 magazines, 250 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade, one claymore device, one CDMA telephone, one stethoscope, eight pairs of scissors and medical equipment during a search and clear operation in the Ganeshpauram area.
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July - 14 
Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in Iranamadu, Murusumudai, Vellamullaivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West, Mullaitivu and Nellankulam areas found more arms and ammunition on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one kilogra
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Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in Iranamadu, Murusumudai, Vellamullaivaikkal, Chalai, Puthukudirippu East, Puthukudirippu West, Mullaitivu and Nellankulam areas found more arms and ammunition on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included one kilogram of C-4 explosives, T-56 weapon spares, two I-com sets, 291 T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Guns (LMG), one 5.56-mm weapon, 700 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, two Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), one T-56 weapon with 40-mm grenade launcher, 327 T-56 weapons, one T-55 weapon, 28 SLR weapons, one shotgun, one 303 rifle, 12 G3A3 weapons, 16 T-81 Light Machine Guns, 35 sub machine guns (SMG), 35 RPG launchers, three 16-mm weapons, 59 MPMG barrels, 25 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) barrels, 50LMG links, 200 unidentified ammunition, 66 anti-personnel mines, 37 hand grenades, five Arul bombs, one fuse, 59 T-81 weapons, 2750 T-56 ammunition, 180 T-56 ammunition boxes, one Nippon camera, one Kodak camera, one sight, five active turning antennas, 30 antenna sockets, five Uninterruptible Power Supply units (UPS), five standard repeaters, six radio sets, 190 FNC ammunition, one 120-mm mortar, two 120-mm mortar carriages, 15 car-wash cans, one 12.7-mm gun barrel, 250 12.7mm ammunition, two unidentified gun barrels, two acid cans, 500 liters of diesel, several MPMG and GPMG links, two booby traps, one thousand and two hundred 23-mm ammunition, 10 pouches, one gun mount, one micro pistol, three pistol magazines, five thousand eight hundred and ninety 5.51 x 45mm ammunition rounds, 1785 pistol ammunition.
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July - 14 
Army troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Alankulam, Uliyankulam, Pandiyankulam, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal, Karayanmullivaikkal, Chalai and Muhamale areas of Wanni recovered huge cache of weapons on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries incl
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Army troops engaged in search and clear operations in the Puthukuddiyiruppu, Alankulam, Uliyankulam, Pandiyankulam, Karayanmullivaikkal, Vellamullivaikkal, Karayanmullivaikkal, Chalai and Muhamale areas of Wanni recovered huge cache of weapons on July 14, reported Sri Lanka Army. The recoveries included 22 T-56 weapons, 139 anti-personnel mines, three 81-mm mortar bombs, fifty-one 60-mm mortar bombs, ten thousand and sixty three 7.62-mm ammunitions, 12 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), twenty-eight 73-mm heat rounds, 100 kilograms of unidentified explosives, one kilogram of C-4 explosives, four Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), 750 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 601 unidentified rounds of ammunition, four hundred 5.56 round of ammunition, three 81-mm mortar bombs, two 40-mm grenade launchers, one RL bomb, one Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide boat, 62 Rangan 99 type LTTE mines, eight hand grenades, one 400 k type hand grenade, one 60-mm mortar smoke round, thirteen 60-mm mortar fuses, three 303 rifles, three T-81 weapons, one Chinese pistol, one RPG launcher, one shotgun, one locally made gun, three T-56 magazines, three pouches, three life saving jackets, one motorbike jacket, two I-com sets, one Yeasu set, three small water cans, one OG cap, one uniform, 200 meter long wire, 58 boat propellers, 49 boat engines, one Outboard Motor, one battery charger, four generators, one welding plant, six fire extinguishers, three boat oil tanks, 45 detonators, one compressor, 24 combat & survivor books, seven books about guns and ammunition, 36 books of soldiers on front-line, 18 books about Global Positioning System, one unidentified book, three magazine copies of Jane’s Intelligence review, seven books on aviation and two camouflage caps.
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July - 15 
Security Forces found one T-56 weapon, one 5.56 mm weapon, 440 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 18 parts of T-56 weapons, 185 APM fuses, 16 hand grenades, one pistol, one wireless outer, part of a satellite phone, three unidentified radio sets, some radio set spares, two radio
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Security Forces found one T-56 weapon, one 5.56 mm weapon, 440 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 18 parts of T-56 weapons, 185 APM fuses, 16 hand grenades, one pistol, one wireless outer, part of a satellite phone, three unidentified radio sets, some radio set spares, two radio base station sets, one binocular, one laser beam sight, 28 communication sets, 160 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, three pressure mines, one improvised explosive device, made using 82-mm mortar, one 120-mm mortar bomb, one misfired Thermo-baric Rocket, one 120-mm base plate, one 81-mm mortar bomb, two Rocket Propelled Grenades, 12 maps, one lathe machine and 600 motorbike tyres during their search and clear operations in the Vellamullivaikkalkal, Puthukuddiyiruppu and Kariyamullivaikkal areas.
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July - 15 
Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in the Sarasale, Echchankulam and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered one bomb, nine electric detonators, two anti- personnel mines (APM), two mini Uzi-gun magazines, one belt order, 122 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one combat kit, three m
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Army troops expanding their search and clear operations further in the Sarasale, Echchankulam and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered one bomb, nine electric detonators, two anti- personnel mines (APM), two mini Uzi-gun magazines, one belt order, 122 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, one combat kit, three maps and one Olive Green uniform on July 15, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 19 
Security Forces continuing search and clearing operations in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts recovered a large stock of fuel and cache of arms and weapons on July 19, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said troops in the Iranamadu and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas
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Security Forces continuing search and clearing operations in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts recovered a large stock of fuel and cache of arms and weapons on July 19, reports Daily News. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said troops in the Iranamadu and Puthukuddiyiruppu areas unearthed 20,000 litres of petrol buried by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). “The fuel stock was buried in a large fuel tank in the dense jungle. We suspect that the LTTE had wrenched the fuel dispatched by the Government for public and kept it for military purposes”, he added. Troops also recovered 12 anti-personnel mines, a micro pistol with two magazines, a recoilless weapon, a recoilless weapon sight and two recoilless bombs. They also recovered eight T-56 weapons, 3122 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two empty missile cases, five shotguns, one shotgun barrel, five pistols, 40700 electric detonators, one silencer weapon, 22 rounds of 8.3-mm ammunition, six unidentified magazines, 37 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, nine Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG), 16 hand grenades, one booby trap, six 120-mm mortar bombs, 127 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, one barrel of a 12.7-mm gun, five hand paras, three Arul bombs, one locally-made gun, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 250 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 200 rounds of unidentified ammunition, two 60-mm mortar launchers, one base plate, one weapon sight, nine RPG chargers, three slabs of TNT explosives, 50 grams of high explosives, 400 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, four .22 rifles, a stock of packets containing LTTE documents, 15 pouches, one body armour and one flack jacket, adds a Sri Lanka Army report.
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