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January - 2 
A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops entered the LTTE bunker lines in Vaiyaththukulam and killed four militants. While ine soldier was injured in the encounter, the troops destroyed one bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and an Icom radio set from the incident site.
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January - 3 
On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the three militants along with one T-56 weapon, two T-56 m
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On the same day, the LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade at a Special Task Force (STF) foot patrol in the Thirithilana area of Ampara district without causing any fatalities. The STF retaliated and killed three militants. The dead bodies of the three militants along with one T-56 weapon, two T-56 magazines, two claymore mines, two motor cycles, two electric detonators and a detonator cord of eleven meters were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 5 
A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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A soldier trapped in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Thampane of Vavuniya succumbed to injuries. Troops in Kutinchankulam, Periyapandivirichchan and Vilattikulam recovered six anti personnel mines and an IED during search operations.
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January - 5 
On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said. Six bunkers were neutralised and
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On January 5, at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were reported killed and a large number of other cadres were injured following a raid by the troops on a bunker line of the outfit at Parappakandal in Mannar, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sources said. Six bunkers were neutralised and two T-56 weapons and more than 200 anti personnel mines were recovered. Six more LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Adampan in Mannar on the same day. Two bunkers were neutralised. Intercepted LTTE radio communication later revealed that two more cadres were killed. On January 4, six LTTE cadres were killed in separate encounters Vavuniya and Mannar. Six LTTE were killed after troops stormed the outfit’s LTTE bunker line in Nagarkovil and Muhamalai. Four soldiers were injured during the encounter.
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January - 5 
Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of
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Troops during a search and clear operation inside a forest area in Meeyangolla of Batticaloa recovered 20 claymore mines, 1012 shot gun rounds, 1057 anti personnel mines, 805 anti personnel mine fuses, one roll of detonator code wire, 17 rolls of safety code wires, 511 detonators and 1380 rounds of M-16 live ammunition. Separately, a T-56 weapon, two magazines and two hand grenades were recovered from an abandoned house at Raza Road in Walikamam of Jaffna.
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January - 6 
A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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A day earlier, troops killed four LTTE militants during an encounter at Kaduruvitankulam in the Vavuniya district and also recovered 46 anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 7 
At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunke
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At least seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s militants to infiltrate into the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Muhamalai in the Jaffna district on January 7, Sri Lanka Army reported. Three LTTE bunkers were also destroyed. During subsequent search operation, the troops recovered six grenades, one T-56 weapon, one grenade pouch and several other items from the incident site.
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January - 7 
On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Troops later recovered two claymores, one micro pis
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On the same day, troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants in the Pallikkulam area and killed two militants. In a separate incident, troops destroyed two LTTE bunkers and killed two militants in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district. Troops later recovered two claymores, one micro pistol, 2500 ammunition rounds and several other LTTE items from the incident site.
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January - 7 
Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360 T-56 ammunition, dry ration packets and a stock o
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Three LTTE cadres were killed in the general area of Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee on January 7 when the sailors observed LTTE movement in the area. Later, sailors conducted a search in the area and found three LTTE dead bodies, four T-56 weapons, 360 T-56 ammunition, dry ration packets and a stock of medicine.
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January - 7 
Troops engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three drums, one 60-mm mortar, one 80-mm mortar bipod, t
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Troops engaged in extensive clear operations in the East, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the area north of Mudagala in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district. The recoveries included one 120-mm mortar, one 12.7 weapon with three drums, one 60-mm mortar, one 80-mm mortar bipod, two Multi Purpose Machine Gun tripods, 450 anti personnel mines, 11 TNT slabs of 15-kgs each, 30 claymore mines of two-kgs each, two five litre cans of C-4 explosives and 500 electric detonators.
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January - 9 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leader Shanker was shot dead by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Shaukade in the Batticaloa district on January 9-afternoon, Daily News reported. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that Shanker who was spotted by the STF p
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leader Shanker was shot dead by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Shaukade in the Batticaloa district on January 9-afternoon, Daily News reported. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that Shanker who was spotted by the STF personnel on patrol at Shaukade, between the Sathurukanda and Eravur areas, opened fire towards them and was shot dead in the retaliatory fire. A micro pistol, three magazines and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession. "Shanker was appointed as the LTTE leader to the Batticaloa sector and was living in hideouts since the East was liberated," the Brigadier added.
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January - 11 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and several others injured by troops when they repulsed an LTTE attack in the Parappakandal area. While four soldiers sustained injuries, troops recovered the dead body of one female militant along with and one T-56 weapon from the incident site.
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January - 12 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during a fierce gun battle that erupted between militants and troops at Pallikuli in the Mannar district on January 12, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was killed and five others were injured during the clash. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of four militants, including three males and one female, along with four T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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January - 13 
Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered one T-56, four magazines with ammunition, two cell
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Troops observed two armed LTTE militants in the Kolombuthurai area and asked them to stop. One of them blew himself up while the other, injured in troops firing, managed to escape. During the subsequent search conducted in the area, troops recovered one T-56, four magazines with ammunition, two cellular phones, one GPS, two military combat uniforms, three military caps, one military belt, two radio sets, two ration tins, one survival knife, 12 rechargeable batteries, 24 pen torch batteries, one rain cape, eight soft drink bottles, one weapon oil bottle, medicines, field dressings, civil clothes and one pouch.
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January - 14 
On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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On the same day, troops captured one LTTE bunker in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three LTTE militants, including one decomposed female dead body. Two T-56 weapons were also recovered from the incident site.
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January - 15 
A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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A day earlier, troops attacked and captured one LTTE bunker killing at least four militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of two female LTTE militants along with four T-56 weapons from the captured bunker.
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January - 15 
Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search operation and recovered the dead body of one LTTE milit
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Five more LTTE militants were killed by troops during sporadic clashes in the Periyapantrichurichchan, north of Villattikulam, Kattikulam and Kutinchankulam areas of Vavuniya district. After the clash in Villattikulam, troops conducted a search operation and recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with two hand grenades and one pouch.
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January - 15 
Naval troops on foot patrol recovered 8.75-kilograms of lethal C-4 explosives along with two hand grenades near the Kali Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Modera area of Colombo district, reports Daily News. Two parcels of 10 C-4 explosive slabs, with each parcel having five 500-gm slabs of C-4 explosives
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Naval troops on foot patrol recovered 8.75-kilograms of lethal C-4 explosives along with two hand grenades near the Kali Amman Kovil (Temple) in the Modera area of Colombo district, reports Daily News. Two parcels of 10 C-4 explosive slabs, with each parcel having five 500-gm slabs of C-4 explosives and another parcel of C-4 explosives with steel balls weighing 3.75- kilograms were recovered following civilian information.
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January - 16 
The LTTE leader for Trincomalee south, Arichelvam, who was wanted for numerous killings and criminal activities in the east, was shot dead by the troops at Pachchanoor on January 16-afternoon. Troops recovered a pistol from his possession.
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The LTTE leader for Trincomalee south, Arichelvam, who was wanted for numerous killings and criminal activities in the east, was shot dead by the troops at Pachchanoor on January 16-afternoon. Troops recovered a pistol from his possession.
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January - 16 
Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, three 40 mm grenade laun
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Troops engaged in clearing the newly captured Meeyangolla area in the Thoppigala region of Batticaloa district unearthed a huge stock of arms and ammunition left buried by the LTTE. The cache included 13 T-56 weapons, one T-81 Light Machine Gun, one Rocket Propeller Grenade, three 40 mm grenade launchers, one .22 rifle, one shot gun, 600 anti-personnel mines and 600 anti-personnel mine fuses.
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January - 17 
An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. A claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56
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An LTTE militant committed suicide swallowing a cyanide capsule fearing arrest, as he failed in his attempt to inflict casualties by opening fire, from inside a house, upon the troops on a search and clear operation in the Irupalai area of Jaffna district. A claymore mine, one hand grenade, one T-56 gun, three magazines, 70 ammunition rounds, 25 pistol rounds, four detonators, one pack and one belt were recovered from the incident site.
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January - 17 
Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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Troops shot dead four LTTE militants in an encounter in the area north of Pallikuli, a suburb of Adampan. Three soldiers were also injured during the exchange of fire. Troops later found two T-56 weapons and one T- 81weapon from the possession of the slain militants.
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January - 18 
Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand grenade at the troops. Troops later recovered the
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Soldiers on duty at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district observed two LTTE militants laying a claymore mine beside the Main Supply Route on January 18 and opened fire, killing one on the spot. However, the other militant escaped after lobbing a hand grenade at the troops. Troops later recovered the dead body of the militant along with one claymore mine, one detonator, 16-m fire role, one hand grenade and one 9-V battery.
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January - 18 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and two others injured by troops when they attacked a bunker of the outfit at Janakapura in the Welioya region. Troops also recovered six anti-personnel mines from the incident site.
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January - 18 
Troops on a search operation in the Wattala area of Colombo district recovered one micro pistol, two magazines with eight live rounds and two hand grenades. The items had been hidden in an abandoned house at Weliamuna junction on the Alakanda – Wattala road.
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Troops on a search operation in the Wattala area of Colombo district recovered one micro pistol, two magazines with eight live rounds and two hand grenades. The items had been hidden in an abandoned house at Weliamuna junction on the Alakanda – Wattala road.
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January - 20 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weap
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops attacked a bunker of the outfit in the Pullippankiyarkulam area of Vavuniya district on January 20, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops later recovered dead bodies of five militants along with four T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, two 60 mm mortar bombs and 18 hand grenades.
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January - 20 
Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamarachchi area, identified as Chengan. During the subs
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Troops cordoned the area north of Kaithady in the Jaffna district and conducted a search operation. During the operation, the LTTE militants fired at the troops. Troops in counter fire killed two militants, including outfit’s leader of the Thendamarachchi area, identified as Chengan. During the subsequent search troops recovered one T-56 weapon, one micro pistol, one suicide jacket, one GPS (Global Positioning System), a stock of T-56 and pistol ammunition, one mobile phone and one FM radio from the location.
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January - 20 
Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two T-56 weapons from the area.
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Troops launched a ground attack on an LTTE bunker line situated in the area about 500 metres south of Adampan tank in the Mannar district. Troops captured about 6-8 LTTE bunkers and recovered the dead bodies of two female militants along with and two T-56 weapons from the area.
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January - 21 
At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops d
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At least 15 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 30 others injured as troops launched a pre-down attack against the outfit’s bunker lines in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district and destroyed 24 bunkers on January 21, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops destroyed 12 bunkers east of A-9 road and eight more bunkers west of A-9 road in the Muhamalai area while four bunkers were destroyed at Nagarkovil. Two soldiers were also killed nine others injured during the gun battle that lasted nearly for one hour. Troops later recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher and a stock of military items from the incident site.
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January - 21 
Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56
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Troops attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the general area of Mullikulam in the Vavuniya district on January 21. In the ensuing gun battle, troops killed seven militants. During subsequent search operations in the area troops recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon in his possession.
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January - 23 
On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one micro pistol and one explosive laden su
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On January 23, LTTE cadres attacked the troops in the Nelukkulam area of Vavuniya district. Troops retaliated and repulsed the attack killing one militant. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one micro pistol and one explosive laden suicide jacket.
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January - 25 
Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district on January 25, according to SLA. Police later recovered a package with two Kiwi polish tins and a gum bottle
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Police detected and chased four suspected persons, including a woman, on two motor bikes, in the middle of the Japan Lanka Friendship road at Thalangama Police Station in the Colombo district on January 25, according to SLA. Police later recovered a package with two Kiwi polish tins and a gum bottle filled with 175 grams of C-4 explosives along with eight inch wire cord detonator cord left behind by the suspected persons.
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January - 26 
In Colombo, police recovered two suicide jackets hidden in the Aduruppu Street in the Grandpass area on January 26. Those suicide jackets were filled with high power C-4 explosives.
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In Colombo, police recovered two suicide jackets hidden in the Aduruppu Street in the Grandpass area on January 26. Those suicide jackets were filled with high power C-4 explosives.
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January - 28 
The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was returning from Kilinochchi to Colombo. Police spo
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The police seized C-4 explosives and detonators from a vehicle attached to the World Health Organisation on January 28-evening at Thekkawatte check point in the Vavuniya district, reports Daily News. The vehicle belonging to the Health Department was returning from Kilinochchi to Colombo. Police spokesman Senior Deputy Inspector General N.K. Ilangakoon said, "Around 6kg of C4 explosives were concealed underneath the pair of sandals. Police also recovered two detonators, two barrels of surgical spirit and collection of stationeries inside the vehicle." The driver and his assistant were arrested by the police. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver was working for the Health Department for five years and was a frequent visitor to Wanni on official purposes. "A sister of the driver is believed to be working for the LTTE," informed the officer.
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January - 29 
The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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The SFs neutralised six LTTE bunkers and killed 12 militants in the area south of Pallikuli. Troops also recovered a T-56 assault riffle, three claymore mines, seventy 60-mm ammunition and a large stock of T-56 ammunition.
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January - 30 
At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-la
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At least 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Adampan area of Mannar district on January 30, reports Sri Lanka Army. The location, believed to be one of the outfit’s command posts, had been heavily fortified with a three-layer concrete slab. During subsequent search operation in the area, troops recovered 43 anti personnel mines, 40 hand grenades, 5333 T-56 ammunition rounds, 10 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices), several soap bags and food containers lying in the destroyed bunker.
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January - 30 
One suicide jacket, four belt orders and two kilograms of explosives were recovered by the police from Puttalam lagoon on the Kalpitiya road on January 30.
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One suicide jacket, four belt orders and two kilograms of explosives were recovered by the police from Puttalam lagoon on the Kalpitiya road on January 30.
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January - 30 
The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them
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The security forces (SFs) captured the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Kilali Forward Defence Lines (FDLs) of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Jaffna district destroying 35 bunkers of the outfit on January 30, reports Daily News. 30 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them were injured during the operations in which seven soldiers also sustained injuries. "Around 12.45 am the Security Forces advanced from their FDLs in the Muhamalai area and smashed the LTTE bunkers in their first attack," military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said, adding, "In the pre-emptive attack the Security Forces overran 35 Tiger bunkers, physically 20 bunkers were destroyed and around 20 LTTE cadres killed." The LTTE withdrew to the second FDLs and the SFs advanced on this too forcing the LTTE to flee the area. The SFs launched another attack on the LTTE’s second FDLs in Muhamalai and Nagarkovil with T-55 tanks and destroyed 10 bunkers while killing 10 militants. "Vehicles of the fleeing Tiger cadres with their injured were also fired at by the Security Forces. LTTE communication intercepts confirmed that 10 LTTE cadres were killed in the skirmishes", Brigadier Nanayakkara said. In a subsequent search operation troops recovered a 60-mm mortar bomb, an RPG and a large stock of ammunition.
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January - 31 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, troops unearthed 80 anti personnel mines.
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January - 31 
Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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Troops also recovered two T-56 magazines, 208 T-56 ammunition and several other items belonging to LTTE from a jungle in the Sangarapuram area on January 31.
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January - 31 
Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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Three hand grenades were also recovered by the troops from the Palavi area of Mannar district.
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February - 1 
Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, six magazines, 10 meter length of detonator codes and five-kgs of C-4 explosive cubes, 16 electric detonators, 150 T-56 ammunition rounds and one electric remote control circuit dumped by the LTTE militants inside an abandoned agricultural well in the east of Vari
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Troops recovered five T-56 weapons, six magazines, 10 meter length of detonator codes and five-kgs of C-4 explosive cubes, 16 electric detonators, 150 T-56 ammunition rounds and one electric remote control circuit dumped by the LTTE militants inside an abandoned agricultural well in the east of Varikuttu in Vavuniya district on February 1.
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February - 6 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when the troops deployed at the FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district stormed the outfit’s bunkers at about 5.30 am on February 6, reports Sri Lanka Army. Five soldiers were also injured during the clash. Troops with the assistance of T-55 battle tanks completely destroyed 30 bunkers - four in the Nagarkovil area, 10 in the area north of A-9 and 16 in the Kilaly area, according to. One Multi Purpose Machine Gun, one T-56 weapon, five magazines, two pouches and a large number of other LTTE items were recovered by the troops from the incident site.
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February - 8 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by naval troops in the jungles of Peraru in Trincomalee district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the two slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, four filled magazines, two micro pistols and two magazines with ammunition, two packs, two claymore min
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by naval troops in the jungles of Peraru in Trincomalee district. Troops later recovered the dead bodies of the two slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, four filled magazines, two micro pistols and two magazines with ammunition, two packs, two claymore mines, two anti personnel mines, five detonators and a few cyanide capsules.
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February - 9 
The Special Task Force personnel confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kodamadu in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines and one hand grenade from the area.
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The Special Task Force personnel confronted a group of LTTE militants at Kodamadu in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, four magazines and one hand grenade from the area.
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February - 11 
Police personnel on duty on the Trincomalee–Vakarai road recovered 100 anti personnel mines, 3000 T-56 ammunition and ten 40-mm cartridges buried closer to the 73rd km post.
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Police personnel on duty on the Trincomalee–Vakarai road recovered 100 anti personnel mines, 3000 T-56 ammunition and ten 40-mm cartridges buried closer to the 73rd km post.
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February - 11 
The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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The troops opened fire towards a group of another militants hiding inside a bunker in the same area and killed two of them while recovering one 60-mm mortar with a base plate, one T-56 weapon, one icom set and a claymore.
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February - 11 
Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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Troops operating ahead of the Mullikulam FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Mannar district confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed six of them. Troops later recovered the dead body of one slain militant along with two T-56 weapons from the area.
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February - 12 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the area north of A-9 road in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 18 
Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. 10 militants were killed a
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Troops advancing into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) held areas in the eastern part of Mannar district captured an area of about 600 square metre with an LTTE defence line and a strongly-built bund in the Andankulam area on February 18, reports Sri Lanka Army. 10 militants were killed and an equal number of them sustained injuries in the attack. One soldier was also killed while four others were wounded in the fighting. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of six militants along with three T - 56 weapons.
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February - 19 
The troops recovered 35 pistol rounds, five pistol magazines, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, two dog tags, two mobile phones, two detonators, two 9 v batteries, one remote control device, three wire clips and a damaged T-56 weapon from the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district on February 19,
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The troops recovered 35 pistol rounds, five pistol magazines, one hand grenade, one cyanide capsule, two dog tags, two mobile phones, two detonators, two 9 v batteries, one remote control device, three wire clips and a damaged T-56 weapon from the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district on February 19, SLA reported.
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February - 19 
Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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Two LTTE militants lobbed hand grenades towards police personnel on duty in the Sivampuram area of Vavuniya district. Police personnel retaliated and killed one of the militants while the other managed to escape. One pistol and a hand grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 20 
During separate search operations on February 20 in the Varikuttiaruwa, Udayanathankulam, Periyapantrichurichchan and Vankalacheddikulam areas, the troops recovered two 9 v batteries, two remote control devices, two detonators, three wire clips, five hand grenades, four combat dresses, 600 T–56 ammu
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During separate search operations on February 20 in the Varikuttiaruwa, Udayanathankulam, Periyapantrichurichchan and Vankalacheddikulam areas, the troops recovered two 9 v batteries, two remote control devices, two detonators, three wire clips, five hand grenades, four combat dresses, 600 T–56 ammunition rounds, 319 anti personnel mines and one 81-mm mortar trap.
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February - 20 
The Mutur police recovered three hand grenades from the Alinchena area of Trincomalee district.
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The Mutur police recovered three hand grenades from the Alinchena area of Trincomalee district.
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February - 20 
The troops during clearing operations at Saddm Hussain village in the Batticaloa district recovered two hand grenades.
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The troops during clearing operations at Saddm Hussain village in the Batticaloa district recovered two hand grenades.
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February - 21 
A naval foot patrol recovered 20-kg of C-4 explosives packed in 20 packets, containing 1 kg in each packets, 23 detonators and two belts from Kerawalapitiya along the Colombo-Katunayake road on Friday 21-night, unnamed senior Navy official said, Daily News reported. He informed the area is highly se
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A naval foot patrol recovered 20-kg of C-4 explosives packed in 20 packets, containing 1 kg in each packets, 23 detonators and two belts from Kerawalapitiya along the Colombo-Katunayake road on Friday 21-night, unnamed senior Navy official said, Daily News reported. He informed the area is highly sensitive as gas tanks and oil refineries were situated and added, "A major disaster and mayhem was averted by recovering the 20kg of C4 explosives."
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February - 21 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured while three T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set we
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops neutralised a bunker of the outfit in the Mullikulam area of Mannar district on February 21, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. Three soldiers were also injured while three T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 21 
Five LTTE militants were killed by the troops in two different attacks in the Periyapantrichurichchan area. The troops also recovered 320 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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Five LTTE militants were killed by the troops in two different attacks in the Periyapantrichurichchan area. The troops also recovered 320 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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February - 22 
At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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At Villattikulam, the troops shot dead one more LTTE militant and later recovered one booby trap and four APMs from the area.
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February - 22 
Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and one radio. Two so
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Four LTTE militants were killed as a group of outfit’s militants attempting to infiltrate newly captured areas in the Parappakandal area of Mannar district were attacked by the troops. Troops later recovered dead of bodies of the three slain militants along with one T-56 weapon and one radio. Two soldiers were also injured during the operations.
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February - 22 
On February 22, six LTTE militants were killed when a fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides in the area north of Welioya sector in the Vavuniya district. Subsequently, the troops recovered dead bodies of the six slain militants along with a Multi Purpose Machine Gun, five T-56 weapons and
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On February 22, six LTTE militants were killed when a fierce gun battle erupted between the two sides in the area north of Welioya sector in the Vavuniya district. Subsequently, the troops recovered dead bodies of the six slain militants along with a Multi Purpose Machine Gun, five T-56 weapons and two radio sets.
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February - 22 
One more attack on a LTTE bunker line in the same area by the troops resulted in the death of four more militants. Several T-56 magazines were recovered after the incident.
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One more attack on a LTTE bunker line in the same area by the troops resulted in the death of four more militants. Several T-56 magazines were recovered after the incident.
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February - 22 
The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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The troops attacked a few LTTE bunkers in the Mantota area and killed three militants. Troops also recovered six booby traps and 45 APMs from the area.
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February - 23 
At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops stormed one of the outfit’s strong points in the jungle north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on February 23-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules, one Icom radio s
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At least eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops stormed one of the outfit’s strong points in the jungle north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district on February 23-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army. Eight T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules, one Icom radio set and three hand grenades were also recovered along with dead bodies of the slain militants.
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February - 23 
Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area killed four LTTE militants.
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Four more LTTE militants were killed and one of their bunkers was neutralised by the troops in the Perankulam area of Mannar district. One T-56 weapon was also recovered from the area. Similarly, the troops during an encounter in the Adampan area killed four LTTE militants.
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February - 24 
Further, the police recovered three suicide jackets, two Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds, one claymore mine, 518 T-56 ammunition, 2013 rounds of Multi Purpose Machinegun ammunition, 249 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, a length of detonator code and 5.5-kgs of C-4 explosives from a jungle patch in
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Further, the police recovered three suicide jackets, two Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds, one claymore mine, 518 T-56 ammunition, 2013 rounds of Multi Purpose Machinegun ammunition, 249 rounds of 9-mm pistol ammunition, a length of detonator code and 5.5-kgs of C-4 explosives from a jungle patch in the Kalladi area of Serunuwara region in the Trincomalee district.
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February - 25 
The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 ammunition from the inside of an abandoned LTTE bunk
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The troops after having observed an LTTE movement in the Thampanai area opened fire at them using small arms. One militant was killed in the firing and a search that followed enabled troops to recover one 60-mm mortar trap, three APMs and 320 T-56 ammunition from the inside of an abandoned LTTE bunker.
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February - 26 
The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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The troops destroyed one LTTE bunker and recovered one T-56 weapon and one radio set from the inside of the destroyed bunker in the Perankulam area of Mannar district.
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February - 27 
A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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A day earlier, the troops conducting a search in the Koilmoddai area of Mannar district recovered the dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one 81-mm mortar trap.
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February - 27 
At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops neutralised LTTE bunkers and killed eight militants. Troops also recovered some anti-personnel mines (APMs), T-56 weapons, grenades and other explosive devices from the incident site.
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At Kokkuthuduvai in the Vavuniya district, the troops neutralised LTTE bunkers and killed eight militants. Troops also recovered some anti-personnel mines (APMs), T-56 weapons, grenades and other explosive devices from the incident site.
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February - 28 
Meanwhile, the Kalpitiya police recovered three huge claymore mines, seven hand grenades and one remote controller from a shrub near Kalpitiya lagoon in the Puttalam district.
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Meanwhile, the Kalpitiya police recovered three huge claymore mines, seven hand grenades and one remote controller from a shrub near Kalpitiya lagoon in the Puttalam district.
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February - 28 
On February 28, the Special Task Force troops killed a LTTE militant in the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district. The slain militant was carrying one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one detonator, three magazines, one wire roll and a few 9 volt batteries.
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On February 28, the Special Task Force troops killed a LTTE militant in the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district. The slain militant was carrying one T-56 weapon, one claymore mine, one hand grenade, one detonator, three magazines, one wire roll and a few 9 volt batteries.
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February - 29 
One LTTE suicide jacket, six claymore mines, four hand grenades and one suicide belt were recovered by the police from Modera area of Colombo district couple of hours before the blast which occurred in that area on February 29, injuring seven persons.
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One LTTE suicide jacket, six claymore mines, four hand grenades and one suicide belt were recovered by the police from Modera area of Colombo district couple of hours before the blast which occurred in that area on February 29, injuring seven persons.
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February - 29 
The troops attacked an LTTE point closer to Madhu junction and killed at least one militant on February 29. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon.
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The troops attacked an LTTE point closer to Madhu junction and killed at least one militant on February 29. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon.
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March - 1 
On March 1, the troops detected and defused a powerful claymore mine placed near an electricity transformer in the Mahawewa area on Negombo - Puttalam road.
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On March 1, the troops detected and defused a powerful claymore mine placed near an electricity transformer in the Mahawewa area on Negombo - Puttalam road.
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March - 1 
The troops recovered three hand grenades, two receiving devices, nine electric detonators, five claymore stands, two batteries, one detonator code of 24 m, one camouflage dead code, one mobile phone, two plastic water cans, one LTTE-made claymore exploder, 100-m flexible wire, two maps, 24 ration pa
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The troops recovered three hand grenades, two receiving devices, nine electric detonators, five claymore stands, two batteries, one detonator code of 24 m, one camouflage dead code, one mobile phone, two plastic water cans, one LTTE-made claymore exploder, 100-m flexible wire, two maps, 24 ration packets, eight claymore mines, two T-56 weapons, two magazines and one silencer-fixed weapon from the Madhu junction in the Mannar district.
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March - 2 
Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in a clash that occurred in the general area of Kokkuthuduwai in the Welioya region on March 2, according to army sources. Two soldiers were killed while 10 others sustained injuries during the clash. In a subsequent s
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Eight Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in a clash that occurred in the general area of Kokkuthuduwai in the Welioya region on March 2, according to army sources. Two soldiers were killed while 10 others sustained injuries during the clash. In a subsequent search operation conducted in the area, troops recovered 130 anti-personnel mines, two improvised bombs, ten 12.7 ammunition, ten 60 mm mortar bombs, one box of 12.7 ammunition, two 2.5 kg claymores, one helmet, two 81 mm bombs trapped with booby traps, one can of C-4 explosives, four packets of medical items.
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March - 6 
The Sri Lanka Navy troops conducting a search operation in the Silvathurai area of Mannar district recovered 12000 rounds of T-56 live ammunition (16 boxes x 750), 442 14.5 mm live rounds (9 boxes x 48), 425 12.7 mm live rounds (5 boxes x 85), 500 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 329 anti perso
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The Sri Lanka Navy troops conducting a search operation in the Silvathurai area of Mannar district recovered 12000 rounds of T-56 live ammunition (16 boxes x 750), 442 14.5 mm live rounds (9 boxes x 48), 425 12.7 mm live rounds (5 boxes x 85), 500 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition, 329 anti personnel mines, 314 anti personnel mines fuse, 275 wire rolls and 58 hand grenades.
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March - 7 
Four more LTTE cadres were reported killed during an attack by the troops at Kollmoddai in Vavuniya. Subsequent search operations led to the recovery of two T-56 weapons. Troops recovered 214 anti- personnel mines, 54 hand grenades and one 81 mm mortar bomb from Periyakulam and Vannakulam areas in V
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Four more LTTE cadres were reported killed during an attack by the troops at Kollmoddai in Vavuniya. Subsequent search operations led to the recovery of two T-56 weapons. Troops recovered 214 anti- personnel mines, 54 hand grenades and one 81 mm mortar bomb from Periyakulam and Vannakulam areas in Vavuniya on March 7. Separately, 149 anti personnel mines, four trapped 81 mm mortar bombs, two hand grenades, four 60mm mortar bombs and one box of detonators were recovered from Kokkutoduvai and Andankulam areas in Welioya on the same day.
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March - 10 
On the same day, two LTTE militants were killed by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Sangamankanda in the Ummarikulam area of Ampara district. The STF personnel also recovered one claymore mine, one Icom set, one Global Positioning System unit and one anti personnel mine from the incident si
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On the same day, two LTTE militants were killed by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Sangamankanda in the Ummarikulam area of Ampara district. The STF personnel also recovered one claymore mine, one Icom set, one Global Positioning System unit and one anti personnel mine from the incident site.
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March - 12 
Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured when the troops attacked three bunkers of the outfit in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district on March 12, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Three soldiers sustained injuries in the incident.
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Nine Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured when the troops attacked three bunkers of the outfit in the Udayanathankulam area of Vavuniya district on March 12, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Three soldiers sustained injuries in the incident. The troops later recovered one T-56 weapon, three claymore mines, 40 hand grenades, 24 anti-personnel mines, nine Arul bombs and four ration packets from the incident site.
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March - 13 
A day earlier, troops found a parcel containing fourteen 9-mm pistol rounds inside a Matara bound bus passenger bus at Wellawaya in the Moneragala district. The troops also recovered one claymore mine, seventy 81-mm mortar bombs, one LTTE uniform, one cyanide capsule, five APMs and one wire roll fro
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A day earlier, troops found a parcel containing fourteen 9-mm pistol rounds inside a Matara bound bus passenger bus at Wellawaya in the Moneragala district. The troops also recovered one claymore mine, seventy 81-mm mortar bombs, one LTTE uniform, one cyanide capsule, five APMs and one wire roll from a shrub in the Bommarikulam area of Ampara district.
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March - 13 
At Andankulam, the troops attacked a LTTE base injuring or killing at least nine militants and also recovered three claymore mines. Similarly, during another attack on a LTTE bunker in the Ethawatunuwewa area, the troops either injured or killed at least 3-4 militants. One damaged cougar hand set wa
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At Andankulam, the troops attacked a LTTE base injuring or killing at least nine militants and also recovered three claymore mines. Similarly, during another attack on a LTTE bunker in the Ethawatunuwewa area, the troops either injured or killed at least 3-4 militants. One damaged cougar hand set was later recovered from the area.
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March - 13 
At Janakapura in the same district, the troops neutralised an LTTE bunker and killed three militants. Troops later recovered two T-56 weapons, three hand grenades and two Icom sets from the bunker.
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At Janakapura in the same district, the troops neutralised an LTTE bunker and killed three militants. Troops later recovered two T-56 weapons, three hand grenades and two Icom sets from the bunker.
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March - 13 
Naval troops serving in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 665 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 24 electric detonators and six hand grenades on March 13, reports SLA.
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Naval troops serving in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 665 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 24 electric detonators and six hand grenades on March 13, reports SLA.
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March - 13 
Troops conducting clearing operations at Karampaikkulam recovered a highly decomposed dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one Icom set and one T-56 weapon.
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Troops conducting clearing operations at Karampaikkulam recovered a highly decomposed dead body of a female LTTE militant along with one Icom set and one T-56 weapon.
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March - 14 
Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in the incident. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of the militants, two T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set from the incident site.
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Six LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Karampaikkulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in the incident. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of the militants, two T-56 weapons and one Icom radio set from the incident site.
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March - 14 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of LTTE militants moving in the Rottekulam area on the Siyabalanduwa - Pothuvil road of Ampara district and fired on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the STF personnel recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along wit
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel observed a group of LTTE militants moving in the Rottekulam area on the Siyabalanduwa - Pothuvil road of Ampara district and fired on them. During subsequent search operations in the area, the STF personnel recovered the dead body of one LTTE militant along with one night vision, two radio sets, one pistol and some ration packets.
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March - 15 
A day earlier, one soldier was injured during in an encounter with the LTTE militants at Kambiliwewa in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation, the troops recovered the dead of one LTTE militant along with two hand grenades, two T-56 assault rifles, one anti- personnel mine, f
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A day earlier, one soldier was injured during in an encounter with the LTTE militants at Kambiliwewa in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation, the troops recovered the dead of one LTTE militant along with two hand grenades, two T-56 assault rifles, one anti- personnel mine, five magazines, one radio set and 273 rounds of ammunition from the area.
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March - 15 
Troops in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and during subsequent search and clear operation recovered the dead body of militant along with one T-56 weapon , one T-56 magazine with 50 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines of 10 kg, one claymore mine of 2 k
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Troops in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and during subsequent search and clear operation recovered the dead body of militant along with one T-56 weapon , one T-56 magazine with 50 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines of 10 kg, one claymore mine of 2 kg, four anti personnel mines, one remote controller, two radio sets, two wire roles, thirty four pen torch batteries, 500g of C-4 explosive, 15 two litre water cans and some food items.
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March - 16 
A LTTE cadre was arrested from the eastern jungle terrain at Buddhangala in the Ampara district on March 16 along with a T-56 weapon, one belt order, two T-56 magazines, 190 ammunition, two dog tags and one cyanide capsule.
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A LTTE cadre was arrested from the eastern jungle terrain at Buddhangala in the Ampara district on March 16 along with a T-56 weapon, one belt order, two T-56 magazines, 190 ammunition, two dog tags and one cyanide capsule.
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March - 16 
One police constable was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant in the Periyakulam area of Mannar district on March 16. One micro pistol magazine was recovered from the incident site.
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One police constable was shot dead by a LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant in the Periyakulam area of Mannar district on March 16. One micro pistol magazine was recovered from the incident site.
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March - 17 
The police recovered a hand grenade inside a privately owned bus transporting schoolchildren at Palmadulla in the Ratnapura district on March 17-morning, Colombo Page reported. The bus driver was arrested in this connection.
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The police recovered a hand grenade inside a privately owned bus transporting schoolchildren at Palmadulla in the Ratnapura district on March 17-morning, Colombo Page reported. The bus driver was arrested in this connection.
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March - 17 
The troops captured a LTTE camp in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, killing five militants and injuring 20 others. Two soldiers were also killed during the clashes while eight others sustained injuries. During a subsequent search operation, the troops recovered the dead bodies of three of t
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The troops captured a LTTE camp in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district, killing five militants and injuring 20 others. Two soldiers were also killed during the clashes while eight others sustained injuries. During a subsequent search operation, the troops recovered the dead bodies of three of the slain militants along with three T-56 weapons.
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March - 18 
At Kaduthodamalai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed a LTTE militant and injured two others during an encounter. A T-56 weapon was recovered from the incident site.
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At Kaduthodamalai in the Vavuniya district, the troops killed a LTTE militant and injured two others during an encounter. A T-56 weapon was recovered from the incident site.
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March - 19 
The troops recovered decomposed dead bodies of nine LTTE militants, including five females, from dense jungles in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News that the troops engaged in liberating the Wanni front launched an att
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The troops recovered decomposed dead bodies of nine LTTE militants, including five females, from dense jungles in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News that the troops engaged in liberating the Wanni front launched an attack on the LTTE front-lines in Periyapanndivirichchan on March 8. "The Security Forces launched a consequent search operation in the area on Tuesday at around 2.15 p.m. and uncovered nine LTTE decomposed bodies along with three T56 weapons, four communication sets and a Global Positioning System (GPS)," he informed, adding, "It has become a trend of the LTTE to leave behind bodies of their fellow cadres in the battle field without handing them over to their parents or family members fearing to face them. This was practised by the LTTE routinely in the current battle in the Wanni front."
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March - 20 
At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the SF personnel attacked LTTE militants with RPGs and small arms. At least two to three militants were either killed or wounded. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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At Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district, the SF personnel attacked LTTE militants with RPGs and small arms. At least two to three militants were either killed or wounded. Seven anti-personnel mines were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 20 
The Medawachchi police seized a large stock of explosives and accessories from a van which was proceeding towards Mannar in the Anuradhapura district. The seizure included 242 gelignite rods and 125-meters of detonator cord. The driver and another suspect were arrested.
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The Medawachchi police seized a large stock of explosives and accessories from a van which was proceeding towards Mannar in the Anuradhapura district. The seizure included 242 gelignite rods and 125-meters of detonator cord. The driver and another suspect were arrested.
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March - 20 
The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three more militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with a hand grenade. Two more militants were killed in an encounter by the troops in the s
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The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three more militants. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with a hand grenade. Two more militants were killed in an encounter by the troops in the same area. At Kokkutoduvai, the troops attacked another group of LTTE militants and killed two of them while injuring two others.
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March - 21 
A day earlier, the troops attacked and captured a LTTE strong point and bunker complex north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, killing three militants. Six soldiers were also injured in the confrontation. Troops later recovered two RPG rounds, four T-56 magazines, one body armour, two pouches,
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A day earlier, the troops attacked and captured a LTTE strong point and bunker complex north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, killing three militants. Six soldiers were also injured in the confrontation. Troops later recovered two RPG rounds, four T-56 magazines, one body armour, two pouches, seven water bottles and four hand grenades from the incident site.
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March - 21 
The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants and killed four of them while injuring three others in the area of north of Janakapura. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and T-56 magazine from the incident site.
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The troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants and killed four of them while injuring three others in the area of north of Janakapura. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and T-56 magazine from the incident site.
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March - 21 
Three more LTTE militants were killed while two others sustained injuries when the troops attacked another group of militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and 1500 rounds of 7.62x30 ammunition from the location.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed while two others sustained injuries when the troops attacked another group of militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon and 1500 rounds of 7.62x30 ammunition from the location.
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March - 22 
At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the areas southwest of Madhu and Kallikulam in Mannar district on March 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also recovered 70 anti-personnel mines (APM) and four booby traps at Kallikulam.
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At least 13 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops in the areas southwest of Madhu and Kallikulam in Mannar district on March 22, reports Sri Lanka Army. Troops also recovered 70 anti-personnel mines (APM) and four booby traps at Kallikulam.
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March - 23 
10 more LTTE militants were killed raising the death toll to 25 while an equal number of them were injured after the troops who took full control of the area between Ilantaivan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district continued search and clear operations in the region. Two more soldiers were killed w
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10 more LTTE militants were killed raising the death toll to 25 while an equal number of them were injured after the troops who took full control of the area between Ilantaivan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district continued search and clear operations in the region. Two more soldiers were killed while 16 others sustained injuries. The troops also recovered the dead bodies of 11 of the 25 slain militants, including three females, along with seven T-56 weapons. As reported earlier, at least 15 LTTE militants and two soldiers were killed while nine soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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March - 23 
the troops captured another LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district and recovered 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition and five hand grenades.
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the troops captured another LTTE bunker north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district and recovered 150 rounds of T-56 ammunition and five hand grenades.
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March - 24 
An LTTE van laden with explosives was seized by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district. Police also recovered one claymore mine, 10-meter long flexible wire role, one hand grenade, four APMs and one T-56 magazine along with 30 rounds of ammunition f
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An LTTE van laden with explosives was seized by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district. Police also recovered one claymore mine, 10-meter long flexible wire role, one hand grenade, four APMs and one T-56 magazine along with 30 rounds of ammunition from the Valaichchenai town of Batticaloa district.
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March - 24 
The troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE to infiltrate the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district after overrunning six of the outfit’s bunkers. The troops also recovered 82 APMs, one pouch, two hand grenades and some note books from the incident site.
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The troops foiled an attempt by the LTTE to infiltrate the security force’s FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district after overrunning six of the outfit’s bunkers. The troops also recovered 82 APMs, one pouch, two hand grenades and some note books from the incident site.
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March - 24 
The troops on search and clear operations in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district recovered one decomposed dead body of an LTTE militant along with one cyanide capsule, one dog tag, one booby trap, four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar traps.
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The troops on search and clear operations in the Sirukulam and Nedunkandal areas of Mannar district recovered one decomposed dead body of an LTTE militant along with one cyanide capsule, one dog tag, one booby trap, four anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two 60-mm mortar traps.
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March - 24 
The Vavuniya police foiled an LTTE attempt to abduct the area manager of a leading local insurance company for ransom on March 24, reported SLA. The victim, Sugath Prasanna, was on his way to attend a function in Thirunaikulam when he was abducted by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants. Police later arrest
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The Vavuniya police foiled an LTTE attempt to abduct the area manager of a leading local insurance company for ransom on March 24, reported SLA. The victim, Sugath Prasanna, was on his way to attend a function in Thirunaikulam when he was abducted by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants. Police later arrested four militants from Niddur in the Pampaimadu area and also seized two motorbikes, one hand grenade, one pistol and one magazine with seven rounds of ammunition from the possession of the militants, one of whom unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide swallowing the cyanide capsule.
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March - 25 
A day earlier, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed two militants. Two other militants were injured in the incident. Elsewhere, the troops killed two LTTE militants who were trying to infiltrate into the troop held areas in t
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A day earlier, troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed two militants. Two other militants were injured in the incident. Elsewhere, the troops killed two LTTE militants who were trying to infiltrate into the troop held areas in the west of Kiriibbanwewa. Separately, the SFs recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with one T-56 assault rifle, one T-81 assault rifle, one I-com radio set, four hand grenades, four Arul bombs from the Kattikulam area.
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March - 25 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district on March 25, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The SFs also recovered three T-56 assault rifles, one 40-mm, Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) weapon, fo
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter in the Adampan area of Mannar district on March 25, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The SFs also recovered three T-56 assault rifles, one 40-mm, Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) weapon, four claymore mines, five hand grenades, three I-com radio sets, one RPG charges and two helmets from the incident site.
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March - 25 
Police arrested five LTTE suspects along with four kilograms of C-4 explosives, 10 electric detonators and four time devices from a house in the Aluth Mawatha area in Colombo district on March 25, according to Daily News.
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Police arrested five LTTE suspects along with four kilograms of C-4 explosives, 10 electric detonators and four time devices from a house in the Aluth Mawatha area in Colombo district on March 25, according to Daily News.
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March - 27 
At Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district, the troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants and killed at least two of them. Two soldiers were killed while three others sustained injuries during the clashes. The troops later recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with one T-56
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At Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district, the troops confronted two groups of LTTE militants and killed at least two of them. Two soldiers were killed while three others sustained injuries during the clashes. The troops later recovered the dead body of one of the slain militants along with one T-56 weapon.
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March - 27 
The troops captured another LTTE bunker in the same area and during subsequent search operation recovered one decomposed dead body of a LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon and six hand grenades.
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The troops captured another LTTE bunker in the same area and during subsequent search operation recovered one decomposed dead body of a LTTE militant along with one T-56 weapon and six hand grenades.
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March - 29 
At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Madhu area of Mannar district on March 29, Sri Lanka Army reports. One soldier was also killed while four others were injured in these clashes. The troops clearing the area later
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At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during separate clashes with the troops in the Madhu area of Mannar district on March 29, Sri Lanka Army reports. One soldier was also killed while four others were injured in these clashes. The troops clearing the area later recovered five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 20 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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March - 29 
The troops repulsed an LTTE fire in the Iramtyankulam area and subsequently recovered one T-56 mark III weapon, two hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two solar panels, one DC electricity storage system box, a few rechargeable batteries and one LTTE pack from the area.
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The troops repulsed an LTTE fire in the Iramtyankulam area and subsequently recovered one T-56 mark III weapon, two hand grenades, one T-56 magazine, 30 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two solar panels, one DC electricity storage system box, a few rechargeable batteries and one LTTE pack from the area.
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March - 30 
The troops during search and clear operations in the Narakamulla, Palchenai and Omadiyamadu areas of Batticaloa district recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Gun (LMG) drums, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine of 3-kg, 200 APMs, 250 electric detonators, eight 8
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The troops during search and clear operations in the Narakamulla, Palchenai and Omadiyamadu areas of Batticaloa district recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, two Light Machine Gun (LMG) drums, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine of 3-kg, 200 APMs, 250 electric detonators, eight 81-mm mortar primer cartridge, 850 ammunitions of 12.7-mm weapon. Also three T-56 weapons, 15 T-56 magazines, 1150 7.62 mm x 39 mm ammunition, 10 APMs with fuse, two 10-kg claymore mines, two 8-kg claymore mines, 10 detonators and a few other items were recovered by the troops from the Narakamulla area on March 30.
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March - 30 
Three soldiers were killed and four others injured during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas of Vavuniya district. One militant was also killed while an unspecified number of them sustained injuries during the clashes. During subsequent search operations, the t
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Three soldiers were killed and four others injured during clashes with the LTTE militants in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas of Vavuniya district. One militant was also killed while an unspecified number of them sustained injuries during the clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered one hand grenade, 300 APMs, 3400 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 10 hand grenades.
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April - 1 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter (SLAF) jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE base camp at Pyramidal in the Mullaitivu district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter (SLAF) jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE base camp at Pyramidal in the Mullaitivu district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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April - 2 
One more LTTE militant was killed and eight sustained injuries when the troops neutralised another bunker line of the outfit in the Andankulam area. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 166 anti-personnel mines, four caps, 22 hand grenades and three Improvised Explosive Devices.
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One more LTTE militant was killed and eight sustained injuries when the troops neutralised another bunker line of the outfit in the Andankulam area. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 166 anti-personnel mines, four caps, 22 hand grenades and three Improvised Explosive Devices. Eight soldiers were wounded in the LTTE mortar fire during the operation.
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April - 4 
In the same area, the security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant while others managed to escape. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and one harness kit from the possession of the slain militant who had a cyanide capsule around his ne
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In the same area, the security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant while others managed to escape. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and one harness kit from the possession of the slain militant who had a cyanide capsule around his neck.
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April - 5 
The troops clashed with several groups of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed at least 14 militants while injuring several others on April 5. Four soldiers were injured in these clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops
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The troops clashed with several groups of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed at least 14 militants while injuring several others on April 5. Four soldiers were injured in these clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, one radio set, 20 anti personnel mines, one LTTE uniform and six Arul-type bombs.
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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April - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation kille
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation killed the two militants involved in the explosion. During subsequent search operations, the STF personnel recovered one hand grenade, one pistol and one motor bicycle.
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April - 8 
At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the incident site.
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At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the incident site.
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April - 8 
Four more LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE hideout in the same area. The troops later recovered 16 improvised plastic hand grenades and 50 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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Four more LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE hideout in the same area. The troops later recovered 16 improvised plastic hand grenades and 50 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 9 
Police recovered a large stock of TNT explosives from Nilagammana in the Kandy district, Colombo Page reports. Approximately 110 pounds of TNT explosive slabs were found on information obtained from an LTTE militant arrested recently who swallowed a cyanide capsule following the arrest. The militant
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Police recovered a large stock of TNT explosives from Nilagammana in the Kandy district, Colombo Page reports. Approximately 110 pounds of TNT explosive slabs were found on information obtained from an LTTE militant arrested recently who swallowed a cyanide capsule following the arrest. The militant is presently undergoing treatment at the Peradeniya hospital.
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April - 9 
The SFs arrested an LTTE militant along with a hand grenade from Vavuniya town on April 9.
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The SFs arrested an LTTE militant along with a hand grenade from Vavuniya town on April 9.
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April - 9 
The troops captured a major LTTE camp consisting of six underground bunkers with overhead protection, in the Kokkuthuduvai area, injuring at least five militants. The huge underground base where over 60 persons could be accommodated at a time has been connected to another area with the support of a
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The troops captured a major LTTE camp consisting of six underground bunkers with overhead protection, in the Kokkuthuduvai area, injuring at least five militants. The huge underground base where over 60 persons could be accommodated at a time has been connected to another area with the support of a 15 feet long tunnel. The troops later recovered two claymore mines, three mortar bombs, four water cans, 30 ration containers, 12 milk powder packets and some personal belongings of the militants. It is believed that militants were using this base as a operating point before they directed attacks on the troops.
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April - 9 
The troops recovered six T-56 weapons, four pouches, 12 T-56 magazines and 360 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Manirasakulam area of Trincomalee district.
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The troops recovered six T-56 weapons, four pouches, 12 T-56 magazines and 360 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Manirasakulam area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 10 
The troops neutralised LTTE hideouts in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district killing or injuring three militants. Similarly, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the same area and subsequently recovered four hand grenades, two bags and some civil clothes.
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The troops neutralised LTTE hideouts in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district killing or injuring three militants. Similarly, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the same area and subsequently recovered four hand grenades, two bags and some civil clothes.
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April - 10 
Vavuniya police recovered a parcel that contained one remote-controller, one antenna, one aerial circuit and two fuses.
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Vavuniya police recovered a parcel that contained one remote-controller, one antenna, one aerial circuit and two fuses.
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April - 11 
The Janakapura area of Vavuniya district, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker and two trenches. One militant was killed and three others got injured in the encounter. The troops later recovered two T-56 magazines, 60 T-56 ammunition, three water cans, one LTTE uniform of a female cadre and se
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The Janakapura area of Vavuniya district, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker and two trenches. One militant was killed and three others got injured in the encounter. The troops later recovered two T-56 magazines, 60 T-56 ammunition, three water cans, one LTTE uniform of a female cadre and several more items from the area.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the troops killed six LTTE militants and injured nine others during clashes in the Andankulam, Palampiddi, Vinayakankulam, Palamoddai, Kanne Karappu and Periyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed while eight others sustained injuries in the clashes. During subse
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On April 16, the troops killed six LTTE militants and injured nine others during clashes in the Andankulam, Palampiddi, Vinayakankulam, Palamoddai, Kanne Karappu and Periyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed while eight others sustained injuries in the clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 83 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two T-56 weapons from the areas.
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April - 17 
During a routine search conducted on vehicles in the Pethavadiya area of Puttalam district, the police seized a vehicle carrying 663 bags of explosives, each containing 150-gm and seven rolls of 35 ft-long detonator codes. Two persons aboard the vehicle were arrested.
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During a routine search conducted on vehicles in the Pethavadiya area of Puttalam district, the police seized a vehicle carrying 663 bags of explosives, each containing 150-gm and seven rolls of 35 ft-long detonator codes. Two persons aboard the vehicle were arrested.
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April - 17 
The security forces (SFs) killed five LTTE militants while injuring 47 others during clashes in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. Nine soldiers were also wounded during the clashes. The SFs later recovered 268 APMs.
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The security forces (SFs) killed five LTTE militants while injuring 47 others during clashes in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. Nine soldiers were also wounded during the clashes. The SFs later recovered 268 APMs.
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April - 20 
The SFs recovered 238 APMs while deactivating eight booby traps in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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The SFs recovered 238 APMs while deactivating eight booby traps in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (AP
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Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 21 
One the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead a LTTE militant who attempted to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with a T-56 weapon and 31 rounds o
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One the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead a LTTE militant who attempted to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with a T-56 weapon and 31 rounds of live ammunition.
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April - 22 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammun
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 22 
On April 22, the SFs killed six LTTE militants at different places in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Over 20 militants and five soldiers were injured in these clashes. In the subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 328 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 15 booby traps and four hand gren
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On April 22, the SFs killed six LTTE militants at different places in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Over 20 militants and five soldiers were injured in these clashes. In the subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 328 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 15 booby traps and four hand grenades.
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April - 23 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 31 others injured during encounters in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while five others sustained injuries
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 31 others injured during encounters in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while five others sustained injuries during the incidents. During subsequent search operation, troops recovered dead bodies of four of the slain militants along with four T-56 weapons, three radio sets, one claymore mine and 141 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 23 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammun
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 23 
The SFs during a search conducted on a house in the Karuwalagaswewa area of Puttalam recovered one claymore mine, one shot gun with 45 ammunition, one 2-m-long detonator code, 10-m of flexible wire, one electric detonator code, one sword and one sabre.
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The SFs during a search conducted on a house in the Karuwalagaswewa area of Puttalam recovered one claymore mine, one shot gun with 45 ammunition, one 2-m-long detonator code, 10-m of flexible wire, one electric detonator code, one sword and one sabre.
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April - 23 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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April - 24 
Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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April - 24 
Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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April - 25 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several operations in captured areas recovered 191 anti personnel mines, 10 booby traps, 10 hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 20 live ammunitions.
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April - 26 
21 militants were killed and several others injured when the troops retaliated to an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to storm the security forces (SFs) defence lines in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on April 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Seven soldiers were also rep
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21 militants were killed and several others injured when the troops retaliated to an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to storm the security forces (SFs) defence lines in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on April 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Seven soldiers were also reported killed in the clashes. The SFs later recovered the dead of one of the slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, 10 hand grenades, three radio sets and several other items.
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April - 27 
At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mine
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At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 hand grenades, three T-56 magazines, seven arul bombs and eight booby traps.
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April - 27 
The troops attacked a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed three of them while recovering seven booby traps and 22 APMs. Also, the LTTE launched an artillery attack in the civilian area of Kiriibbanwewa without causing any damages to life or prop
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The troops attacked a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed three of them while recovering seven booby traps and 22 APMs. Also, the LTTE launched an artillery attack in the civilian area of Kiriibbanwewa without causing any damages to life or property.
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April - 28 
The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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April - 28 
The security forces killed five militants in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district area and recovered a large number of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices. 12 soldiers were injured in these clashes.
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The security forces killed five militants in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district area and recovered a large number of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices. 12 soldiers were injured in these clashes.
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April - 28 
The SFs recovered 308000 live T-56 ammunition rounds along with 528 rounds of mortar bombs buried in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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The SFs recovered 308000 live T-56 ammunition rounds along with 528 rounds of mortar bombs buried in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 29 
The Bandaragama Police recovered 10 gelignite slabs, two-kgs of ammonium nitrate, 400-grams of explosive powder, four detonators, one flexible wire roll, five-kgs of iron nuts and bolts and three-kgs of iron nails from the Veedagama area of Kalutara district.
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The Bandaragama Police recovered 10 gelignite slabs, two-kgs of ammonium nitrate, 400-grams of explosive powder, four detonators, one flexible wire roll, five-kgs of iron nuts and bolts and three-kgs of iron nails from the Veedagama area of Kalutara district.
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April - 29 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area an
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area and later recovered 25 anti-personnel mines.
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April - 30 
Colombo Page reports that the SFs arrested a local United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worker at a road block in Vavuniya for carrying a micro pistol with him, the Defence Ministry said. The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, a resident of Batticaloa attached to the UNDP office at Kilinochchi
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Colombo Page reports that the SFs arrested a local United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worker at a road block in Vavuniya for carrying a micro pistol with him, the Defence Ministry said. The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, a resident of Batticaloa attached to the UNDP office at Kilinochchi was on his way to Batticaloa from Kilinochchi when troops detained him at the Irattaperiyakulam road block. Under interrogation, the suspect had confessed to carrying the small weapon for someone else in the eastern district of Batticaloa, in return for cash.
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May - 1 
Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel engaged in route clearing operation were killed in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Dutuwewa 17th mile post in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on May 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the subsequent re
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Two Special Task Force (STF) personnel engaged in route clearing operation were killed in an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Dutuwewa 17th mile post in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on May 1, reports Sri Lanka Army. In the subsequent retaliatory fire, the STF personnel killed two militants while some others managed to escape. Two T-56 weapons were later recovered by the STF.
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May - 6 
In the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, SFs opened fire towards a tractor carrying three militants and killed all of them. One LTTE bunker was also neutralised in the area. Separately, during the clashes in the Welioya area, the troops injured 13 militants and recovered dead body o
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In the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district, SFs opened fire towards a tractor carrying three militants and killed all of them. One LTTE bunker was also neutralised in the area. Separately, during the clashes in the Welioya area, the troops injured 13 militants and recovered dead body of one militant along with a T-56 weapon, a claymore mine, a radio set, three anti- personnel mines, two hand grenades and several other items. Four soldiers also sustained injuries in the clashes. At Palampiddi, the SFs eliminated one more LTTE militant while injuring another.
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May - 6 
The security forces (SFs) attacked a line of LTTE bunkers in the Palampiddi area and neutralised six bunkers. Six militants were killed and a soldier injured during the incident. The SFs later recovered 700 rounds of live ammunition from the area.
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The security forces (SFs) attacked a line of LTTE bunkers in the Palampiddi area and neutralised six bunkers. Six militants were killed and a soldier injured during the incident. The SFs later recovered 700 rounds of live ammunition from the area.
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May - 7 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the SFs in the Palampiddi area of Vavuniya district. One booby trap and 500 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured by the SFs in the Palampiddi area of Vavuniya district. One booby trap and 500 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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May - 8 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and nine others wounded by the troops in the Janakapura, Andankulam and Kiriibbanwewa areas of the same district. Troops also captured one bunker and recovered 16 hand grenades and two boxes of T-56 ammunition containing 1500 ammunition rounds from these areas.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and nine others wounded by the troops in the Janakapura, Andankulam and Kiriibbanwewa areas of the same district. Troops also captured one bunker and recovered 16 hand grenades and two boxes of T-56 ammunition containing 1500 ammunition rounds from these areas.
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May - 9 
At least 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured during confrontation with the troops in the general (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on May 9, Sri Lanka Army reported. 32 anti personnel mines (APMs) and five booby traps were al
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At least 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and several others injured during confrontation with the troops in the general (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on May 9, Sri Lanka Army reported. 32 anti personnel mines (APMs) and five booby traps were also recovered during the subsequent search operations in the area.
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May - 9 
At Vinuththandi in the Mannar district, the troops confronted with a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. The troops also recovered six booby traps, 15 hand grenades, 25 APMs and five hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition. During another confrontation at Manthotam, one soldier received gunsho
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At Vinuththandi in the Mannar district, the troops confronted with a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. The troops also recovered six booby traps, 15 hand grenades, 25 APMs and five hundred rounds of T-56 ammunition. During another confrontation at Manthotam, one soldier received gunshot injuries and died later. One more soldier was injured during a confrontation with the LTTE militants in the Munaramaviddikulam area.
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May - 9 
During separate confrontation between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa, the security forces (SFs) killed at least 12 militants. While three soldiers were also reported injured in clashes, the SFs recovered one T-56 weapons, 1750 rounds of heavy machine gun ammunition,
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During separate confrontation between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa, the security forces (SFs) killed at least 12 militants. While three soldiers were also reported injured in clashes, the SFs recovered one T-56 weapons, 1750 rounds of heavy machine gun ammunition, 2800 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 17 hand grenades, six pouches, one claymore bomb, 179 APMs, 26 booby traps, two detonators and 2-kg of C-4 explosions.
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May - 10 
At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched separate attacks targeting the outfit’s hideouts in the areas north of Palampiddi, Vedamakilam, Kurukkandai, north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on May 10, Sri Lanka Army rep
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At least 18 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched separate attacks targeting the outfit’s hideouts in the areas north of Palampiddi, Vedamakilam, Kurukkandai, north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on May 10, Sri Lanka Army reported. An unspecified number of militants were reportedly injured in the clashes. The dead body of one the slain militant was killed in the clashes north of Janakapura was later recovered along with a T-56 weapon and 149 anti-personnel mines (APMs). The troops also captured a LTTE trench line in the jungle area north of Janakapura. At Kiriibbanwewa, the security forces recovered three Light Machine Guns and 89 APMs.
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May - 11 
Four more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate encounters in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas, north of Welioya. One soldier also received injuries during the clash in Janakapura. Also, the security forces (SFs) recovered the dead body one female militant along with one Ico
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Four more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate encounters in the Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas, north of Welioya. One soldier also received injuries during the clash in Janakapura. Also, the security forces (SFs) recovered the dead body one female militant along with one Icom set and one T-56 weapon following the Kiriibbanwewa clash. Further, the SFs captured an LTTE trench line in the Janakapura area injuring at least two militants. One soldier was reported killed in the incident.
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May - 12 
Army troops during a search and clear operation in Colombo recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and one hand grenade from a location near a building complex on D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha in Colombo.
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Army troops during a search and clear operation in Colombo recovered one T-56 weapon, three magazines and one hand grenade from a location near a building complex on D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha in Colombo.
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May - 13 
Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one
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Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops during an encounter in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was injured in the incident. Separately, a soldier sustained injuries in an LTTE triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the same area. At Eluttumadduwal, the troops killed one LTTE militant and also recovered a claymore mine and 25 hand grenades from the area.
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May - 13 
Five militants were killed in the Palampiddi area of Vavuniya district as the troops destroyed four fortified LTTE bunkers. The security forces (SFs) later recovered 200 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five anti-personnel mines and some food items.
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Five militants were killed in the Palampiddi area of Vavuniya district as the troops destroyed four fortified LTTE bunkers. The security forces (SFs) later recovered 200 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five anti-personnel mines and some food items.
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May - 13 
SFs attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The militants, however, managed to escape leaving behind two T-56 magazines, one terrorist pouch, fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition and a few other items. At Palamoddai, the troops attacked two LTTE bunkers u
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SFs attacked a group of LTTE militants moving in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The militants, however, managed to escape leaving behind two T-56 magazines, one terrorist pouch, fifty rounds of T-56 ammunition and a few other items. At Palamoddai, the troops attacked two LTTE bunkers using Rocket Propeller Grenades and small arms.
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May - 14 
Approximately 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Welioya in Vavuniya district on May 14, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of two of the sla
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Approximately 14 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the areas north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Welioya in Vavuniya district on May 14, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of two of the slain militants, including a female cadre, along with explosive devices, including three RPG bombs and eight hand grenades. At least 215 anti-personnel mines and 100 rounds of ammunition were also unearthed by the troops from those areas.
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May - 14 
The security forces (SFs) attacked an LTTE trench line in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, killing one female militant. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades, 95 rounds of ammunition, three dog tags and two belt orders.
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The security forces (SFs) attacked an LTTE trench line in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district, killing one female militant. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with one T-56 weapon, two hand grenades, 95 rounds of ammunition, three dog tags and two belt orders.
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May - 14 
The troops following an armed clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) captured a trench line and a hideout of the outfit in the Minukkal area, about 2.5-km north of Adampan in the Mannar district, on May 14, Sri Lanka Army reports. While the exact loss of life is yet to be ascertained
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The troops following an armed clash with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) captured a trench line and a hideout of the outfit in the Minukkal area, about 2.5-km north of Adampan in the Mannar district, on May 14, Sri Lanka Army reports. While the exact loss of life is yet to be ascertained, soldiers recovered the dead body of one militant along with one T-56 weapon, one RPG weapon and one RPG bomb from the area.
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May - 15 
Further, during a series of clashes with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura, Andankulam and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district the troops killed seven more militants. One soldier who was injured in the explosion of an LTTE laid improvised explosive device in the area died later. One
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Further, during a series of clashes with the LTTE militants in the areas north of Janakapura, Andankulam and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district the troops killed seven more militants. One soldier who was injured in the explosion of an LTTE laid improvised explosive device in the area died later. One T-56 weapon, six magazines, 16 hand grenades, 58 anti-personnel mines, five booby traps and 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition were later recovered by the troops from these areas.
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May - 16 
On May 16, the troops on clearing operations in the Periyamadu area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and later recovered the dead bodies of seven militants, including six women militants, along with one MPMG, one T-81 weapon, five T-56 weapons.
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On May 16, the troops on clearing operations in the Periyamadu area of Vavuniya district confronted a group of LTTE militants and later recovered the dead bodies of seven militants, including six women militants, along with one MPMG, one T-81 weapon, five T-56 weapons.
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May - 17 
The troops captured Palampiddi junction in the Mannar district on May 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops have so far recovered the dead bodies 13 Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and four communication sets from th
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The troops captured Palampiddi junction in the Mannar district on May 17, reports Sri Lanka Army. The troops have so far recovered the dead bodies 13 Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) militants along with 11 T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and four communication sets from the area. The Palampiddi junction, is strategically important as it connects Vedithalthivu in northwest, Madhu in south, Mullikulam in southeast and Nedunkandal in northeast.
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May - 17 
The troops killed seven LTTE militants and injured more than 10 others in the clashes at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and areas north of Murunkan, Devolkandan, Veddayamurippu, north of Uyilankulam and Periyakulam in the Mannar district on May 17. Two soldiers were injured during the clash in
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The troops killed seven LTTE militants and injured more than 10 others in the clashes at Palamoddai in the Vavuniya district and areas north of Murunkan, Devolkandan, Veddayamurippu, north of Uyilankulam and Periyakulam in the Mannar district on May 17. Two soldiers were injured during the clash in the north of Uyilankulam. Two soldiers were wounded in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions at Devolkandan. The troops also recovered 25 APMs during subsequent clearing operations.
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May - 18 
Two soldiers were killed and another wounded in an LTTE mortar fire in the Periyamadu area. Another soldier was killed and four others got injured in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) explosions in the area north of Janakapura. Troops also recovered ten 60-mm mortar bombs, two pouch
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Two soldiers were killed and another wounded in an LTTE mortar fire in the Periyamadu area. Another soldier was killed and four others got injured in LTTE-triggered improvised explosive devices (IEDs) explosions in the area north of Janakapura. Troops also recovered ten 60-mm mortar bombs, two pouches, 180 anti personnel mines and twenty one IEDs. Separately, one trooper was killed during confrontation with the LTTE militants in the area northeast of Periyamadu.
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May - 19 
During another encounter in the Palampiddi area, the troops killed two militants and recovered 17 anti-personnel mines (APM). One soldier was also killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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During another encounter in the Palampiddi area, the troops killed two militants and recovered 17 anti-personnel mines (APM). One soldier was also killed while another sustained injuries in the incident.
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May - 19 
The security forces (SFs) also clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area of the same district and killed three of them. One soldier was wounded in the incident. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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The security forces (SFs) also clashed with a group of LTTE militants in the Periyamadu area of the same district and killed three of them. One soldier was wounded in the incident. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered two T-56 assault rifles.
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May - 19 
Two LTTE militants were killed by the troops at Kasawalpuliyankulam in the Omanthai area. Two claymore mines, two metres safety code, six detonators, two metres wire roll, two hand grenades, 90 T-56 ammunition rounds, three magazines and nine ration packets were recovered from the incident site. One
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Two LTTE militants were killed by the troops at Kasawalpuliyankulam in the Omanthai area. Two claymore mines, two metres safety code, six detonators, two metres wire roll, two hand grenades, 90 T-56 ammunition rounds, three magazines and nine ration packets were recovered from the incident site. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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May - 19 
Two soldiers were injured during encounters with the militants in the Manipullkulam, Weeayamurippu and Minnukandi areas of Mannar district. The SFs later recovered 336 APMs and 23 booby traps from the areas.
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Two soldiers were injured during encounters with the militants in the Manipullkulam, Weeayamurippu and Minnukandi areas of Mannar district. The SFs later recovered 336 APMs and 23 booby traps from the areas.
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May - 20 
Five more LTTE militants were killed and 15 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the Palaiandankulam, Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Thunukkakulam and Pattankulam areas of the same district. Three soldiers were wounded in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions in t
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Five more LTTE militants were killed and 15 others sustained injuries during clashes with the troops in the Palaiandankulam, Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Thunukkakulam and Pattankulam areas of the same district. Three soldiers were wounded in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine (APM) explosions in the areas north of Janakapura and Pattankulam. Also, the security forces (SFs) recovered 236 APMs, 11 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), twelve 120-mm mortar bombs, eighteen 81-mm mortar bombs, three hand grenades, one T-56 weapon and five field dressings from the above areas.
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May - 22 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during an encounter with the troops in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district on May 22, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of all the five militants along with five T-56 weapons.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed during an encounter with the troops in the Parappakandattan area of Mannar district on May 22, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. The troops later recovered the dead bodies of all the five militants along with five T-56 weapons.
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May - 22 
SFs captured an LTTE trench line in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and also recovered two hand grenades, 72 anti-personnel mines, 29 booby traps and two LTTE assault rifles.
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SFs captured an LTTE trench line in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and also recovered two hand grenades, 72 anti-personnel mines, 29 booby traps and two LTTE assault rifles.
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May - 22 
SFs recovered three hand grenades during a search and clear operation in the Kalaoya area of Anuradhapura district. Similarly, 20 APMs were recovered by the SFs from the Navavi area.
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SFs recovered three hand grenades during a search and clear operation in the Kalaoya area of Anuradhapura district. Similarly, 20 APMs were recovered by the SFs from the Navavi area.
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May - 23 
Four LTTE militants were killed and more than a dozen injured by the troops during separate encounters in the Periyamadu, Navathkulama, Nedunkandal, Wedimurippu and Kurukkandai areas of Mannar and Vavuniya districts, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops later recovered 10 hand grenades from
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Four LTTE militants were killed and more than a dozen injured by the troops during separate encounters in the Periyamadu, Navathkulama, Nedunkandal, Wedimurippu and Kurukkandai areas of Mannar and Vavuniya districts, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The troops later recovered 10 hand grenades from the confronted areas.
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May - 23 
On the same day, the SFs recovered nine T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, six hand grenades, 25 detonators and 2-kg of C-4 explosives kept concealed in the bushes and trees at Peraru in the Trincomalee district.
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On the same day, the SFs recovered nine T-56 weapons, 13 magazines, six hand grenades, 25 detonators and 2-kg of C-4 explosives kept concealed in the bushes and trees at Peraru in the Trincomalee district.
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May - 24 
SFs defused a time-bomb with C4 explosives from inside a passenger bus with passengers on board near Seylan Bank Branch at Rawathawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo district.
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SFs defused a time-bomb with C4 explosives from inside a passenger bus with passengers on board near Seylan Bank Branch at Rawathawatta in the Moratuwa area of Colombo district.
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May - 24 
Similarly, they defused another time-bomb with C4 explosives from a private bus proceeding towards Kirillawala in the Gampaha district.
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Similarly, they defused another time-bomb with C4 explosives from a private bus proceeding towards Kirillawala in the Gampaha district.
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May - 24 
ST personnel recovered five 40-mm grenade launcher rounds from the Thikkode area of Ampara district.
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ST personnel recovered five 40-mm grenade launcher rounds from the Thikkode area of Ampara district.
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May - 24 
The Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a cordon and search operation recovered two T -56 assault riffles, three T -56 magazines, 80 T- 56 live ammunition and one hand grenade from the Sathurukanda area of Batticaloa district on May 24, reports Sri Lanka Army
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The Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a cordon and search operation recovered two T -56 assault riffles, three T -56 magazines, 80 T- 56 live ammunition and one hand grenade from the Sathurukanda area of Batticaloa district on May 24, reports Sri Lanka Army
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May - 24 
The Wattegama Police recovered a time bomb near an electricity transformer at Madawala Junction in the Kandy district.
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The Wattegama Police recovered a time bomb near an electricity transformer at Madawala Junction in the Kandy district.
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May - 25 
10 LTTE cadres were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Mundipurippu area of the Vavuniya district on May 25. The SFs later recovered 10 IEDs, 10 anti-personnel mines (APMs), one Arul bomb, 400 T-56 ammunition rounds, 400 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition rounds, eighteen 60-mm mortar
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10 LTTE cadres were killed by the troops during an encounter in the Mundipurippu area of the Vavuniya district on May 25. The SFs later recovered 10 IEDs, 10 anti-personnel mines (APMs), one Arul bomb, 400 T-56 ammunition rounds, 400 Multi Purpose Machine Gun ammunition rounds, eighteen 60-mm mortar fuses and 11 APM fuses from the incident site.
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May - 25 
SFs killed three LTTE militants in the area north of Palampiddi and also recovered three T-56 weapons
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SFs killed three LTTE militants in the area north of Palampiddi and also recovered three T-56 weapons
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May - 27 
On May 27, the SFs killed seven LTTE militants and wounded 14 others during encounters in the Janakapura, Andankulam, Punnankulam and Palaiandankulam areas of the Vavuniya district, according to SLA reports. The troops also captured one bunker along with three trenches in the Janakapura area and rec
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On May 27, the SFs killed seven LTTE militants and wounded 14 others during encounters in the Janakapura, Andankulam, Punnankulam and Palaiandankulam areas of the Vavuniya district, according to SLA reports. The troops also captured one bunker along with three trenches in the Janakapura area and recovered 187 anti-personnel mines and seven booby traps from the Welioya area.
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May - 29 
Six militants were killed and more than 20 others wounded as the troops launched attacks in the jungle areas of Periyamadu Kulam, Palamoddai, Andankulam, Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident at Andankulam. The SFs recovered one T-56
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Six militants were killed and more than 20 others wounded as the troops launched attacks in the jungle areas of Periyamadu Kulam, Palamoddai, Andankulam, Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura areas of Vavuniya district. Two soldiers sustained injuries in the incident at Andankulam. The SFs recovered one T-56 weapon, seven LTTE flags, 500 rounds of ammunition and 28 hand grenades in Janakapura.
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June - 1 
The Police recovered a claymore mine from a Central Transport Board bus at Moratuwa bus-stand in the Colombo district. One detonator and few electrical batteries were also found along with the claymore mine.
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The Police recovered a claymore mine from a Central Transport Board bus at Moratuwa bus-stand in the Colombo district. One detonator and few electrical batteries were also found along with the claymore mine.
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June - 1 
The Police recovered five LTTE suicide jackets from Maina Doopatha, an islet in the Puttalam district. Four of the jackets had been filled with high explosives. One person was arrested in this connection. Further, the Special Task Force personnel found one trapped torch, 66 steel balls, stock of C-4
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The Police recovered five LTTE suicide jackets from Maina Doopatha, an islet in the Puttalam district. Four of the jackets had been filled with high explosives. One person was arrested in this connection. Further, the Special Task Force personnel found one trapped torch, 66 steel balls, stock of C-4 explosives and one electric detonator in the Wellaveli area of Batticaloa district.
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