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Civilians Shot dead:2007
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January - 4 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Kamalini Kanapathippillai, at Point Pedro in the Jaffna district.
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January - 7 
A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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A young man, identified as Arulappan Theivendran, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Neruyakulam in the Cheddikulam area on January 7-night.
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January - 7 
Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, were recovered from a house still under construction
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Four dead bodies, at least two of which appeared to have been executed, were recovered from Vavuniya town, reports AFP. The area’s chief police officer, E. M. Dharmadasa, said on January 7 that two of the bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads, were recovered from a house still under construction, while the other two were found with ropes around their necks on the bank of a lake in the same town.
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January - 14 
A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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A civilian, Identified as Periyathamby Yogeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at an unspecified place in the Vavuniya district, according to Tamil net.
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January - 14 
A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards them at the Library junction roadblock in the Jaffna district, reports SLA.
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January - 14 
On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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On January 14, Police recovered the dead bodies of two civilians, identified as Muthukumar Puwanseshwaran and Arason Yogeshwaran, with gunshot wounds near Vavuniya.
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January - 17 
At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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At least six civilians, including a woman, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Vavuniya town, according to Hindustan Times.
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January - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Arumugam Markandu, at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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January - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian in the Vavuniya district, reports The Hindu.
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January - 19 
Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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Another civilian was shot dead by LTTE in the Thekkawatta area of Vavuniya district on January 19, according to SLA reports.
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January - 21 
Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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Two police constables were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at two separate places in the Vavuniya district on January 21-evening, reports Daily News. Another police constable was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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January - 21 
Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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Unidentified armed men shot dead a civilian on January 21-night at Chettikulam area in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 22 
A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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A day earlier, a Manager of the Vavuniya Central Transport Board depot was shot by LTTE cadres in the Poonthottam area.
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January - 23 
A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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A police personnel, identified as P.C. Nelson Hevavitharana, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by LTTE cadres at Nelumkulama.
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January - 23 
One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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One civilian was shot dead and four others were injured when LTTE cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a lorry belonging to the Road Development Authority at Kalaimagal in the Vavuniya district.
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January - 28 
On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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On January 28, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a Sinhalese businessman in the Kattarusinnakulam area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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January - 29 
The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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The dead body of a Tamil civilian, identified as Muniady Selvanayagam, shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres, was recovered by Police from the Nelliady area of Jaffna district.
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January - 30 
Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outfit.
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Elsewhere, a LTTE deserter was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the outfit in the Ganeshpuram area on January 30, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Reports said that the assailants had threatened the victim forcing him to-rejoin the outfit.
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February - 2 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on February 2, abducted a civilian, identified as Sandipan Vijyakumar, and subsequently shot him dead in Jaffna district as he had ignored the LTTE order to send goods to uncleared areas (areas not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, on February 2, abducted a civilian, identified as Sandipan Vijyakumar, and subsequently shot him dead in Jaffna district as he had ignored the LTTE order to send goods to uncleared areas (areas not under Government control), reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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February - 4 
Another civilian, identified as Rajeswaran Senthooran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district.
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Another civilian, identified as Rajeswaran Senthooran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Kulumadu junction in the Vavuniya district.
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February - 7 
A LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand grenade was shot and killed by troops at Chiruppiddi in Jaffna. Troops recovered a cyanide capsule from the slain cadre.
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A LTTE cadre attempting to lob a hand grenade was shot and killed by troops at Chiruppiddi in Jaffna. Troops recovered a cyanide capsule from the slain cadre.
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February - 9 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a teacher, identified as Thambirajah Thileepan, in Pattanichchur Puliyankulam area in the Vavuniya district on February 9.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a teacher, identified as Thambirajah Thileepan, in Pattanichchur Puliyankulam area in the Vavuniya district on February 9.
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February - 11 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead the driver of a vehicle, identified as N. Gunadasa, near Vipulananda School at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district on February 11, according to pro –LTTE Tamil Net.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead the driver of a vehicle, identified as N. Gunadasa, near Vipulananda School at Pandarikulam in the Vavuniya district on February 11, according to pro –LTTE Tamil Net.
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February - 13 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian in the Jaffna district on February 13-morning, AFP reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil civilian in the Jaffna district on February 13-morning, AFP reports.
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February - 18 February - 19
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers allegedly shot dead a final year Arts faculty student of the Jaffna University, identified as Krishnan Kamalathas, in the Iyattalai area of Jaffna district on February 18, reports Tamil Net. After a six-month closure due to violence, the Jaffna University had reopened o
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers allegedly shot dead a final year Arts faculty student of the Jaffna University, identified as Krishnan Kamalathas, in the Iyattalai area of Jaffna district on February 18, reports Tamil Net. After a six-month closure due to violence, the Jaffna University had reopened on February 19, adds Colombo Page. In August 2006, authorities had closed the University after clashes erupted between Military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Muhamalai. The authorities claimed the outfit was using the University to transport weapons and cadres and to ‘tax’ traders.
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February - 20 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Jaggopu Iruthaya Jenyraj, along Thumpalai road in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Jaggopu Iruthaya Jenyraj, along Thumpalai road in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net.
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February - 26 
Unidentified armed men shot dead two police constables, identified as Vickremasinghe and Seniveratne, on February 26 evening at Muthalikkulam in Vavuniya district, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet. However, police claimed that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) pistol group cadres were involved i
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Unidentified armed men shot dead two police constables, identified as Vickremasinghe and Seniveratne, on February 26 evening at Muthalikkulam in Vavuniya district, according to pro-LTTE Tamilnet. However, police claimed that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) pistol group cadres were involved in the killing of the constables.
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February - 28 
Two youths, identified as M. Vikram and Mansil, were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Ilupakadaivai in Thiriyai of Trincomalee district on February 28, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net. Separately, a civilian, identified as Ranjan, was shot dead by the unknown assailants at the Chavakachcheri G
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Two youths, identified as M. Vikram and Mansil, were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Ilupakadaivai in Thiriyai of Trincomalee district on February 28, according to pro-LTTE Tamil Net. Separately, a civilian, identified as Ranjan, was shot dead by the unknown assailants at the Chavakachcheri Government Hospital in the Jaffna district on March 1.
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March - 1 
A civilian, identified as Manikkam Manoharan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Kanagaratnam Road in Ariyalai Jaffna inside the Jaffna Municipal boundary on March 1, pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil Net reports.
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A civilian, identified as Manikkam Manoharan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Kanagaratnam Road in Ariyalai Jaffna inside the Jaffna Municipal boundary on March 1, pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Tamil Net reports.
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March - 1 
Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantha
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Armed men shot dead another civilian, identified as Gopalakrishnan Sangeethakanthan, near Nilavai junction in the Jaffna district on the same day. In another incident, a civilian, identified as T. Nirojan, succumbed to his injuries caused by Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) mortar fire launched towards Vantharumoolai west area in Eravur police division in Batticaloa district from Mavadivembu SLA camp on March 1.
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March - 2 
More than ten unidentified armed men forcibly entered the house of a civilian, Velupillai Sivakumar, and shot him dead at Thavalainera Varani area of Thenmaradchy district on March 2.
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More than ten unidentified armed men forcibly entered the house of a civilian, Velupillai Sivakumar, and shot him dead at Thavalainera Varani area of Thenmaradchy district on March 2.
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March - 3 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young woman, identified as Nirthika Paramsothi, at her house in Valvettithurai in the Jaffna district on March 3.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a young woman, identified as Nirthika Paramsothi, at her house in Valvettithurai in the Jaffna district on March 3.
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March - 4 
On the same day, unidentified gunmen called a trader, identified as A. Sureshkumar, out of his house for interrogation and shot him dead in Chundukuli area in Jaffna district on March 4.
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On the same day, unidentified gunmen called a trader, identified as A. Sureshkumar, out of his house for interrogation and shot him dead in Chundukuli area in Jaffna district on March 4.
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March - 5 
Civilian, identified as Rajaratnam Shekar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen along Dutch Road in Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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Civilian, identified as Rajaratnam Shekar, was shot dead by unknown gunmen along Dutch Road in Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 6 
LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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LTTE cadres shot dead an airman of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) on duty along the Bazaar street in the Vavuniya district on March 6, army sources report.
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March - 9 
The owner of a private Telecommunication center, Karthigesu Lankapathi, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Jaffna town.
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The owner of a private Telecommunication center, Karthigesu Lankapathi, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Jaffna town.
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March - 9 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a fish trader, identified as Theiventhiram Shanmugarasa, in the Valigamam area of Jaffna district on March 9, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a fish trader, identified as Theiventhiram Shanmugarasa, in the Valigamam area of Jaffna district on March 9, reported Tamil Net.
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March - 16 
On the same day, SFs shot dead a LTTE suicide bomber in the Annakottai area of Jaffna district who made an attempt to blow up a soldier on duty.
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On the same day, SFs shot dead a LTTE suicide bomber in the Annakottai area of Jaffna district who made an attempt to blow up a soldier on duty.
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March - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ragu, in his house at Murganoor area in the Vavuniya district on March 20, reports Tamil Net.
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March - 22 
Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the V
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Thirteen Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in three separate confrontations with the security forces in the Northern Province on March 22, the defence ministry said, according to NDTV. Troops observed two motorcycles moving near the forward defence lines at Omanthai in the Vavuniya district and opened fire on them, killing four outfit cadres. Another seven cadres who arrived at the scene on a tractor were also shot dead by troops. In the Jaffna district, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres who tried to break into the Military line at Nagarkovil.
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March - 22 
Three civilians, identified as Tharmaratnam Uthayasangar, Sivapathasundaram Vijithas and Arasalingam Robinson, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thenmaradchy, Pommaiveli and Kondavil areas respectively on March 22, Tamil Net reported.
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Three civilians, identified as Tharmaratnam Uthayasangar, Sivapathasundaram Vijithas and Arasalingam Robinson, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Thenmaradchy, Pommaiveli and Kondavil areas respectively on March 22, Tamil Net reported.
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March - 22 
Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay mon
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Two businessmen were shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district for failing to pay ransom to the outfit, defence sources said, reports Daily News. According to sources, ransom collectors for the outfit who operate in the Vavuniya area shot dead the two traders when they refused to pay money. "It is believed that the victims have already paid around Rs.375, 000, a couple of months ago to the LTTE extortionists," the sources added.
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March - 23 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Araslingam Robinson, at Urumpirai in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Araslingam Robinson, at Urumpirai in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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March - 25 
On March 25, three Tamil civilians, identified as Soosaithaas Thanaraaj, Arulraaj Jeyantharoopan and Yoakalingkam Chaarangkan, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres near the Hatton National Bank in Jaffna town, the military said. The men were in a tea boutique when two suspected LTTE
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On March 25, three Tamil civilians, identified as Soosaithaas Thanaraaj, Arulraaj Jeyantharoopan and Yoakalingkam Chaarangkan, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres near the Hatton National Bank in Jaffna town, the military said. The men were in a tea boutique when two suspected LTTE cadres on a motorcycle fired at them.
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March - 27 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Murgesu Sangarapillai, in the Vaddukodai area of Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Murgesu Sangarapillai, in the Vaddukodai area of Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports.
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March - 27 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as L. Chandranath, on Jaffna-Kachcheri road behind Jaffna Secretariat on March 27, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as L. Chandranath, on Jaffna-Kachcheri road behind Jaffna Secretariat on March 27, Tamil Net reports.
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Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they were attacked by the outfit cadres in Mannar on March 27, said the Defence Ministry in a statement on March 28, according to The Hindu.
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Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres when they were attacked by the outfit cadres in Mannar on March 27, said the Defence Ministry in a statement on March 28, according to The Hindu.
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March - 28 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an elderly couple, identified as Vairamuthu Sivaganeshathasan and his wife Sarojini Sivaganeshathasan, at their house near Urumpirai Katpahapillayar temple in the Palaly area of Jaffna district on March 28, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an elderly couple, identified as Vairamuthu Sivaganeshathasan and his wife Sarojini Sivaganeshathasan, at their house near Urumpirai Katpahapillayar temple in the Palaly area of Jaffna district on March 28, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 1 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 3 
In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio,
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In another incident, troops on search and clear operations in the Vemurai junction area shot dead a LTTE cadre who unsuccessfully tried to lob a hand grenade at them on April 3, reported SLA. Troops also recovered two T-56 empty magazines, one hand grenade, one green colour pouch, one pocket radio, one 9-V battery, two-feet long detonator cord and one bag with some clothes from his possession.
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April - 4 
On April 4, three LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs), who also recovered a T-56 assault rifle and a magazine, two anti- personnel mines, an anti- tank mine and a global positioning system
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On April 4, three LTTE cadres who attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs), who also recovered a T-56 assault rifle and a magazine, two anti- personnel mines, an anti- tank mine and a global positioning system machine.
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April - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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April - 11 
A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two oth
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A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two other victims were identified as Chandrakumar Rajakopal and Arulappu Ketheeswaran.
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April - 12 
At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. an
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At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. and executed two families in two houses. The victims, six females, all above 50 years of age and one male, were dragged out of their homes and shot.
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April - 12 
The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, identified as Balasubramaniam Sivaganeshan, was recovered from the Alaveddy area.
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The bullet-ridden dead body of a person, identified as Balasubramaniam Sivaganeshan, was recovered from the Alaveddy area.
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April - 15 
A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is
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A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is believed that the victim was forced to join the outfit several times but refused to fall in line."
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April - 18 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre attempting to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops on April 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre attempting to infiltrate the Forward Defence Line at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops on April 18, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 28 
A journalist, Selvarajah Rajivarman, working for the Udayan newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the Naavalar Road at Rasaavin Thoaddam junction, Colombo Page reports.
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A journalist, Selvarajah Rajivarman, working for the Udayan newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on the Naavalar Road at Rasaavin Thoaddam junction, Colombo Page reports.
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May - 2 
On May 2, unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians in the Vavuniya town, according to Associated Press.
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On May 2, unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil civilians in the Vavuniya town, according to Associated Press.
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May - 2 
On the same day, one LTTE cadre trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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On the same day, one LTTE cadre trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defense Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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May - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a trader, identified as Mariasekaram Vigneswaran, near Aiyanaar temple in the Vadaliadaippu area of Jaffna district on May 6, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a trader, identified as Mariasekaram Vigneswaran, near Aiyanaar temple in the Vadaliadaippu area of Jaffna district on May 6, reports the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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May - 12 
A day earlier, an LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the Muhamalai FDL in the same district was shot dead by troops.
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A day earlier, an LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the Muhamalai FDL in the same district was shot dead by troops.
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May - 13 
On May 13, troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in the Sandilippai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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On May 13, troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in the Sandilippai area of Jaffna district, reports SLA. One hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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May - 15 
On the same day, a LTTE cadre, identified as Thangawelu, who was trying to evade the troops in the company of another LTTE cadre was shot dead by troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, a LTTE cadre, identified as Thangawelu, who was trying to evade the troops in the company of another LTTE cadre was shot dead by troops in the Villattikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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May - 23 
SF personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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SF personnel shot dead a LTTE cadre attempting to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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May - 24 
LTTE cadres shot dead three home guards in the Kirivegama area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lana Army.
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LTTE cadres shot dead three home guards in the Kirivegama area of Vavuniya district, according to Sri Lana Army.
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May - 25 
Sri Lankan security forces on May 25 shot dead 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in separate encounters in the Vavuniya district of Northern Province, according to Zee News. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that "Initially 10 LTTE cadres were killed in a successful ass
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Sri Lankan security forces on May 25 shot dead 12 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in separate encounters in the Vavuniya district of Northern Province, according to Zee News. The Defence Ministry said in a statement that "Initially 10 LTTE cadres were killed in a successful assault launched by the army… Subsequently, two more tiger cadre were killed in a separate incident."
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May - 27 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead two people in the Vayuniya district of northern Sri Lanka.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead two people in the Vayuniya district of northern Sri Lanka.
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May - 30 
In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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In a similar incident, four LTTE cadres were shot dead by SFs during clashes in the area west of Omanthai on May 30. Troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area.
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June - 3 
Troops reportedly shot dead two LTTE cadres in the area closer to the Muhamalai FDL of Jaffna district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Troops reportedly shot dead two LTTE cadres in the area closer to the Muhamalai FDL of Jaffna district, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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June - 4 
Three civilians were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nallur in the Jaffna district on June 4, reports the Ministry of Defence Website. They were threatened by the LTTE a couple of times as they had a close interaction with the security forces (SFs), sources said
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Three civilians were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Nallur in the Jaffna district on June 4, reports the Ministry of Defence Website. They were threatened by the LTTE a couple of times as they had a close interaction with the security forces (SFs), sources said.
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June - 10 
A day earlier, another civilian, Subramaniam Suthendran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, Subramaniam Suthendran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district.
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June - 12 
A day earlier, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres during another confrontation in the area west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead two LTTE cadres during another confrontation in the area west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district.
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June - 24 
Another LTTE cadre who attempted to launch an attack on the troops on duty in the areas west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district was shot dead by troops on June 24.
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Another LTTE cadre who attempted to launch an attack on the troops on duty in the areas west of Omanthai in the Vavuniya district was shot dead by troops on June 24.
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June - 28 
A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sangarapillai Sivakanthan, in front of Poobalasingham Book Shop near the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Tamil Net reported.
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A day earlier, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sangarapillai Sivakanthan, in front of Poobalasingham Book Shop near the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Tamil Net reported.
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July - 10 
Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Ponnar area of Jaffna district.
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July - 12 
A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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A People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) leader, Sebastian Irudarajan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres near Wembadi Girls School in Jaffna.
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July - 12 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre and arrested three others during a search operation at Veppanulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon, one pistol, two hand grenades and a plastic container filled with T-56 ammunition rounds from the incident site.
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July - 23 
A local employee of the Danish Refugees Council, an International Non-Governmental Organization, identified as Mariyanayagam Aloysius, was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre in the Annaikottai area. The Head of the group's Sri Lanka mission, Charles Macfadden, told Reuters that one of their nat
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A local employee of the Danish Refugees Council, an International Non-Governmental Organization, identified as Mariyanayagam Aloysius, was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre in the Annaikottai area. The Head of the group's Sri Lanka mission, Charles Macfadden, told Reuters that one of their national staff in Jaffna was murdered this morning, but they have no information as to why or wherefore, adding, “We know nothing. He was on his way to work, we understand he dropped (off) his wife, stopped and had a chat with someone and someone came behind him."
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July - 23 
Four LTTE cadres trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamale in the Jaffna district were shot dead by troops on July 23, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were injured in the incident.
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Four LTTE cadres trying to infiltrate the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamale in the Jaffna district were shot dead by troops on July 23, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Two soldiers were injured in the incident.
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July - 23 
On July 23, a senior member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Emily Janoos, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Uoorkavatturai in the same district.
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On July 23, a senior member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, Emily Janoos, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Uoorkavatturai in the same district.
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July - 25 
Two civilians and two SF personnel were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sriskandarajah Lavan, and injured two others at Punnalaikadduvan in the Jaffna district.
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Two civilians and two SF personnel were killed in separate incidents, according to pro-LTTE website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Sriskandarajah Lavan, and injured two others at Punnalaikadduvan in the Jaffna district.
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July - 31 
Elsewhere, a civilian, identified as Thambimuttu Atputharajah alian Gopu, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence located along Maanippaay road in the Koddadi area of Koanaamalaiththoddam on July 31, reports Tamil Net.
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Elsewhere, a civilian, identified as Thambimuttu Atputharajah alian Gopu, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence located along Maanippaay road in the Koddadi area of Koanaamalaiththoddam on July 31, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 1 
A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 20
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A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 2006,” the Free Media Movement said in a statement.
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August - 1 
Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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August - 1 
Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 2 
A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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August - 3 
A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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August - 3 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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August - 6 
Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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August - 16 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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August - 19 
One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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August - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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August - 23 
A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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August - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 6 
Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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Two unidentified assailants shot dead a young woman, identified as Rajasingham Subajini, at Palaali road in the Thirunelveali area of Jaffna district on September 6, reports Tamil Net.
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September - 7 
A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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A civilian, identified as Rajendram Satheeshkumar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in front of the Jaffna University Medical College.
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September - 8 
On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ ca
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On September 8, troops retaliated and chased way the LTTE cadres engaged in firing towards the FDL at Eluttumadduval in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army. No casualty was reported. One EPDP member, identified as Sellaiya Jayabalasinham, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Kaithadi in the Jaffna district. He was a nominee for the Chavakachcheri local government, EPDP sources said. Another EPDP member, identified as Rasaiya Yohanadan, a key member of the party for 10 years and nominee for the Mannar local government, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadre at Eluthur in the Mannar district.
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September - 11 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Tamil youth, identified as Subash Kari Daniel Fernando, at Pesaalai village in the Mannar district on September 11, Tamil Net reports.
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September - 14 
Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tried to break through army defence lines on the sam
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Two soldiers were killed in an explosion triggered by the suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna district on September 14-night, reports Sri Lankan Army. In the same region, troops shot dead 10 LTTE cadres when they tried to break through army defence lines on the same day.
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September - 20 
On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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On September 20, a Tamil civilian, identified as Darmalingam Gokulavendran, was shot dead by a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre on Munaiappar road in Jaffna town, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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September - 21 
One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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One LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards security forces was shot dead by the troops in the Jaffna town on September 21.
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September - 24 
A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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A Tamil businessman, identified as Tulendran Mogan Sudakaram, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the same area.
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September - 24 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead the chief priest of the Thumpalai Luxman Thottam Pulleyar Hindu temple, Balasubramaniyam Luxman, in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district, reports Colombo Page.
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September - 27 
One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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One more Tamil civilian, identified as Selvarasa Akilan, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Jaffna town, reports the Ministry of Defence Website.
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October - 3 
On October 3, one civilian, identified as S. Sivaji, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants at Maayaththai in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reported. Elsewhere, another civilian, Satchithananthan Nirmalan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Kaladdi junction in Thirunelveali.
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On October 3, one civilian, identified as S. Sivaji, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants at Maayaththai in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reported. Elsewhere, another civilian, Satchithananthan Nirmalan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Kaladdi junction in Thirunelveali.
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October - 12 
Three LTTE cadres were shot dead by troops ahead of the Thirukethiswaram FDL in the Mannar district. Troops subsequently recovered three T-56 assault riffle, hand grenades and ration packets from the incident site.
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Three LTTE cadres were shot dead by troops ahead of the Thirukethiswaram FDL in the Mannar district. Troops subsequently recovered three T-56 assault riffle, hand grenades and ration packets from the incident site.
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October - 14 
On October 14, troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE cadres in two separate incidents. In the first incident at about 7.45 am, one LTTE cadre was killed when a group of militants attempted to breach the SF’s FDL in the area. Similarly, at about 2.10 pm, troops foiled a
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On October 14, troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE cadres in two separate incidents. In the first incident at about 7.45 am, one LTTE cadre was killed when a group of militants attempted to breach the SF’s FDL in the area. Similarly, at about 2.10 pm, troops foiled another attempt by the outfit’s cadres to enter the FDL killing two of them. A day earlier, troops had killed two infiltrating cadres in the same area.
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October - 15 
Two police personnel were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Koddaveli area of Mannar district. Further, two more police personnel were shot at and injured by the ‘pistol gang’ at Bandarukulam, about 2-km west of Vavuniya.
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Two police personnel were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE in the Koddaveli area of Mannar district. Further, two more police personnel were shot at and injured by the ‘pistol gang’ at Bandarukulam, about 2-km west of Vavuniya.
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October - 18 
Unidentified assailants assassinated the Grama Sevaka (local village official), Kumarasami Kumarawel, of the Ganeshapuram division in the Vavuniya district on October 18, reports Ministry of Defense Website.
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Unidentified assailants assassinated the Grama Sevaka (local village official), Kumarasami Kumarawel, of the Ganeshapuram division in the Vavuniya district on October 18, reports Ministry of Defense Website.
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October - 23 
On October 23, one civilian, identified as Sobamane Christ Jayanthan, in the Nallur area of Jaffna district.
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On October 23, one civilian, identified as Sobamane Christ Jayanthan, in the Nallur area of Jaffna district.
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October - 26 
On October 26, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot dead another civilian, Thangaraja Pradeepan, in the Thattatharai area.
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On October 26, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot dead another civilian, Thangaraja Pradeepan, in the Thattatharai area.
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October - 28 
A de-mining worker, identified as Shanmuganathan Pakeerathanathan, attached to the Danish De-Mining Group, living with his father in Naaraanthanai North near Thaanthoanri Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Kayts area of Jaffna district was shot dead by unidentified assailants on October 28, Tamil Net repor
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A de-mining worker, identified as Shanmuganathan Pakeerathanathan, attached to the Danish De-Mining Group, living with his father in Naaraanthanai North near Thaanthoanri Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Kayts area of Jaffna district was shot dead by unidentified assailants on October 28, Tamil Net reports. His father, however, managed to escape and informed the police about the incident.
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October - 29 
Troops shot dead another LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil FDL in the Jaffna district.
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Troops shot dead another LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil FDL in the Jaffna district.
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October - 30 
On October 30, LTTE cadres shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Irridiyam Vedarasa alias Ranjan and Sittambaram Pillai Selvaraja, at Muruganur in the Sittambarampuram area, reports Ministry of Defence (MOD) Website. The victims were former People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam memb
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On October 30, LTTE cadres shot dead two Tamil civilians, identified as Irridiyam Vedarasa alias Ranjan and Sittambaram Pillai Selvaraja, at Muruganur in the Sittambarampuram area, reports Ministry of Defence (MOD) Website. The victims were former People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam members.
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October - 31 
Troops in the Periyathampane area shot dead one LTTE cadre on October 31.
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Troops in the Periyathampane area shot dead one LTTE cadre on October 31.
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November - 5 
On 5th November, a LTTE cadre, who tried to infiltrate the forward defence line (FDL) in Nagarkovil of Jaffna district, was shot dead by the troops.
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On 5th November, a LTTE cadre, who tried to infiltrate the forward defence line (FDL) in Nagarkovil of Jaffna district, was shot dead by the troops.
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November - 10 
Troops deployed at Veddayamurippu in the Mannar district shot dead a Tiger terrorist who tried to infiltrate into security lines on November 10.
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Troops deployed at Veddayamurippu in the Mannar district shot dead a Tiger terrorist who tried to infiltrate into security lines on November 10.
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November - 11 
A LTTE cadre, who tried to escape after throwing a hand grenade towards troops on duty at Iyaththalai in the Jaffna district, was shot dead by the troops on November 11. A motorbike which was in the possession of the dead LTTE cadre was also apprehended.
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A LTTE cadre, who tried to escape after throwing a hand grenade towards troops on duty at Iyaththalai in the Jaffna district, was shot dead by the troops on November 11. A motorbike which was in the possession of the dead LTTE cadre was also apprehended.
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November - 11 
One civilian was shot dead by the LTTE at Kalviyankadu in the Jaffna district on November 11.
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One civilian was shot dead by the LTTE at Kalviyankadu in the Jaffna district on November 11.
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November - 12 
Another unidentified civilian was shot dead at Benedict Lane in the Jaffna district by suspected LTTE cadres on 12th November.
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Another unidentified civilian was shot dead at Benedict Lane in the Jaffna district by suspected LTTE cadres on 12th November.
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November - 15 
Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate into Nagarkovil FDL in the Jaffna district on November 15. However, other LTTE cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate into Nagarkovil FDL in the Jaffna district on November 15. However, other LTTE cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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November - 19 
Security forces shot dead six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Nawathkulam area of Vavuniya district when the militants attempted to enter cleared areas close to the Forward Defence Lines (FDL).
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Security forces shot dead six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Nawathkulam area of Vavuniya district when the militants attempted to enter cleared areas close to the Forward Defence Lines (FDL).
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November - 27 
Another civilian, Sinnathamby Thillainadarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Brown Road-Naavalar Road junction in the Jaffna district.
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Another civilian, Sinnathamby Thillainadarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Brown Road-Naavalar Road junction in the Jaffna district.
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November - 27 
On November 27, the dead body of a civilian, Keshavan Jayakumar, who was shot dead by LTTE cadres, was recovered by troops on foot patrol at Raza road in the Kopay area of Jaffna district.
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On November 27, the dead body of a civilian, Keshavan Jayakumar, who was shot dead by LTTE cadres, was recovered by troops on foot patrol at Raza road in the Kopay area of Jaffna district.
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December - 1 
Separately, two of the outfit’s cadres attempting to enter the security forces held areas of Kokkuthuduwai in the Vavuniya district were shot dead by the troops.
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Separately, two of the outfit’s cadres attempting to enter the security forces held areas of Kokkuthuduwai in the Vavuniya district were shot dead by the troops.
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December - 6 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including Muhamalai area leader identified as Gnanasundaram alias Mani, were shot dead by the Army troops deployed at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on December 6-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, including Muhamalai area leader identified as Gnanasundaram alias Mani, were shot dead by the Army troops deployed at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on December 6-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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December - 9 
On December 9, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a youth, Mayuran, in the Erlaly area of Jaffna district.
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On December 9, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a youth, Mayuran, in the Erlaly area of Jaffna district.
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December - 19 
A day earlier, troops retaliated after an LTTE attack and shot dead three militants in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated after an LTTE attack and shot dead three militants in the Umayaratuvarankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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December - 21 
Separately, two unidentified LTTE gunmen shot dead a civilian, identified as Muthukumaran Sivapalan in the Wadukkodai area of Jaffna district on December 21.
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Separately, two unidentified LTTE gunmen shot dead a civilian, identified as Muthukumaran Sivapalan in the Wadukkodai area of Jaffna district on December 21.
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December - 25 
A day earlier, troops shot dead three LTTE militants who were hiding inside a house and lobbed a hand grenade towards the soldiers at Maniarkulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the three militants along with some explosive devices from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops shot dead three LTTE militants who were hiding inside a house and lobbed a hand grenade towards the soldiers at Maniarkulam in the Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the three militants along with some explosive devices from the incident site.
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December - 26 
At Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops shot dead two LTTE militants and injured another during an encounter.
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At Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, troops shot dead two LTTE militants and injured another during an encounter.
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December - 28 
At Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district, troops shot dead two militants and injured three others. Similarly, two more LTTE cadres were killed and one injured by troops during a clash at Vilayathikulam. Elsewhere, foiling an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Periyapandivirichchankul
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At Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district, troops shot dead two militants and injured three others. Similarly, two more LTTE cadres were killed and one injured by troops during a clash at Vilayathikulam. Elsewhere, foiling an attempt by the LTTE cadres to infiltrate into the Periyapandivirichchankulam area troops killed two militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the incident.
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