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January - 5 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to infiltrate into the military held areas of Pullekyarkulam in the Vavuniya district on January 5. One soldier was injured and rushed to hospital for treatments.
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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 - 10 
Two civilians were reportedly shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at Murugan Kovil in the Kalladi area of Batticaloa district.
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Two civilians were reportedly shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at Murugan Kovil in the Kalladi area of Batticaloa district.
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January - 11 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Adampan area.
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January - 12 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant in the Vankalacheddikulam area on January 12.
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January - 13 
Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE cadre during an encounter closer to the FDL (Forward Defence Lin) on January 13.
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January - 14 
Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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Troops shot dead one LTTE militant during an encounter in the Periyapantrichurichchan area of Vavuniya district.
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January - 16 
A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the
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A group of four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, allegedly scurrying back into the jungles minutes after triggering a claymore mine explosion targeting a passenger bus in the Buttala area of Moneragala district on January 16 in which 26 persons were killed (earlier reports put the casualties figure at 23), reportedly shot dead five farmers in their paddy-fields at Dambeyaya in the Heentenna area, reports Sri Lanka Army. The same group of militants activated a claymore mine targeting a military Unicorn truck, about 2-km north of Galge, on the Buttala–Kataragama road and injured three soldiers.
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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 - 17 
At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that a group of mili
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At least 10 civilians, including two home guards, were shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Hambegamuwa in the Thanamalwila area of Moneragala district on January 17-night, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said that a group of militants opened fire at civilians in the Thanamalwila area, killing three and wounding three more and had fled into the nearby jungle. He added that the troops later found seven more bullet-riddled dead bodies from several different locations in the area.
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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 - 19 
Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militant
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Four LTTE militants aboard a tractor were killed when troops opened fire towards the tractor moving about 5-km south of Madhu. Separately, troops shot dead three militants in the same area. Troops also opened fire towards another tractor carrying LTTE militants in the same area, killing two militants. Two more LTTE militants were killed by troops during an encounter in the same area.
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January - 21 
Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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Militants of the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ shot dead a civilian inside the Jaffna University premises. The University authority confirmed that the victim was not attached to the university as a student or a worker.
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January - 23 
A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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A day earlier, troops observed movement of LTTE militants in front of their defence line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and shot dead one militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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On January 27, the troops killed two more LTTE militants in separate incidents in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. The Special Task Force personnel who were on a night patrol in the Mankadu area of Batticaloa district shot dead an LTTE militant.
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January - 27 
On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militants were also injured.
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On the same day, troops shot dead two LTTE militants who tried to open fire towards them in the Andankulam area. Separately, on January 25, troops stormed the LTTE bunker lines on two occasions in the same area and killed two militants. Three militants were also injured.
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January - 30 
Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified
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Three civilians belonging to the same family were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Chawakachcheri on January 30-night, defense sources said. The outfit had earlier issued death warrants to the civilians who it accused of acting as security forces’ informers. The Sri Lanka Army report identified the victims as B. Thalikalan (30), K. Baleshwari (28) and B. Pradeepan (17).
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January - 31 
Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during an encounter in the Wadukkodai area in the Jaffna district.
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February - 3 
At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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At Uyilankulam in the Mannar district, troops shot dead one LTTE militant who tried to escape from Army cordon and search operations.
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February - 6 
During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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During another clash between the two sides at Janakapura, the troops shot dead at least six militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clash.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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On February 6, the troops shot dead two LTTE militants during an encounter in the Andankulam and Welioya areas of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the same area. One soldier was also injured during the clashes.
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February - 7 
Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and injured six others.
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Troops confronted another group of the LTTE militants in the Kokkuthuduvai area and killed one of them. Three soldiers were also reported injured in the clash. In two separate incidents in the same area, troops shot dead two more LTTE militants and injured six others.
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February - 7 
Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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Two groups of soldiers who were on an ambush in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district shot dead four LTTE militants and injured at least nine others. At Kokkuthuduvai, the troops killed four more LTTE militants during another clash.
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February - 8 
Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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Five LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sirukulam, Kallikulam and Adampan areas of Mannar district.
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February - 9 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants in the Periyapantrichurichchan and Umayaratuvarankulam areas.
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February - 9 
Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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Three LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops during separate encounters in the Koilmoddai and Navakkulam areas.
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February - 17 
Suspected LTTE cadres on February 17-night shot dead a pastor near YMCA junction at Ampara. Father Samson Neil Edirisinghe died instantly while his wife Shiromi Edirisinghe and their one-and-half year old infant escaped with injuries when the gunman opened fire on them.
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Suspected LTTE cadres on February 17-night shot dead a pastor near YMCA junction at Ampara. Father Samson Neil Edirisinghe died instantly while his wife Shiromi Edirisinghe and their one-and-half year old infant escaped with injuries when the gunman opened fire on them.
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February - 19 
A police constable, identified as Kandaih Dharmalingam, on duty at Thalavar Street in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 19, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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A police constable, identified as Kandaih Dharmalingam, on duty at Thalavar Street in the Akkaraipattu area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on February 19, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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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 - 23 
Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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Troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and killed three of them in the Periyapanndivirichchan area of Vavuniya district. Two more LTTE militants were shot dead by the troops in the Sulanamaratumadu area of the same district.
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February - 23 
Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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Troops operating in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district shot dead three LTTE militants.
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February - 26 
Two motorbike-riding gunmen, suspected to be LTTE militants, shot dead a former Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Council) member, Gopal Koneswararaja, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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Two motorbike-riding gunmen, suspected to be LTTE militants, shot dead a former Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Council) member, Gopal Koneswararaja, in the Uppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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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 - 16 
Troops shot dead a LTTE militant at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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Troops shot dead a LTTE militant at the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district.
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March - 16 
An unidentified gunman shot dead an ex-LTTE militant in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district.
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An unidentified gunman shot dead an ex-LTTE militant in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district.
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March - 20 
A day earlier, the troops observed a LTTE militant near a bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district and shot him dead. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in an encounter in the area north of Janakapura.
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A day earlier, the troops observed a LTTE militant near a bunker in the Navakkulam area of Vavuniya district and shot him dead. Another LTTE militant was killed by the troops in an encounter in the area north of Janakapura.
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March - 23 
On March 23, two LTTE militants trying to launch an attack on the troops were shot dead in the Kathankulam area.
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On March 23, two LTTE militants trying to launch an attack on the troops were shot dead in the Kathankulam area.
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March - 24 
At Navathkulama in the Vavuniya district, the troops shot dead one LTTE militant.
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At Navathkulama in the Vavuniya district, the troops shot dead one LTTE militant.
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March - 27 
The troops shot dead three more LTTE militants at Janakapura. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured an LTTE bunker, killing at least two militants.
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The troops shot dead three more LTTE militants at Janakapura. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops captured an LTTE bunker, killing at least two militants.
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March - 29 
Deputy Chairman of the Moneragala local council, A. Muththulingam, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on March 29-evening, reports Colombo Page. According to the sources the victim, who was a doctor, was at his clinic in the Moneragala town when he was assassinated.
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Deputy Chairman of the Moneragala local council, A. Muththulingam, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on March 29-evening, reports Colombo Page. According to the sources the victim, who was a doctor, was at his clinic in the Moneragala town when he was assassinated.
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March - 30 
The troops shot dead an LTTE militant, identified as Iravendran, in an encounter in the area east of Villattikulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Periyavalayankadu area.
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The troops shot dead an LTTE militant, identified as Iravendran, in an encounter in the area east of Villattikulam. One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Periyavalayankadu area.
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April - 1 
The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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April - 4 
During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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April - 4 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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April - 17 
Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by the militants who stormed into a privately owned com
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Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by the militants who stormed into a privately owned communication centre at Browns Road in the Kalladi area. Similarly, another civilian was killed by the militants near the Sinnakaddai market area in Gurunagar.
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April - 21 
One Grama Niladhari (village officer) for Pandirippu in the Ampara district, Kandaiyah Nagarasa, and his wife Kanagaratnam Anandi, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants inside their home. Kanagaratnam Anandi was also a Grama Niladhari, adds Colombo Page. The 16-year-old daughter o
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One Grama Niladhari (village officer) for Pandirippu in the Ampara district, Kandaiyah Nagarasa, and his wife Kanagaratnam Anandi, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants inside their home. Kanagaratnam Anandi was also a Grama Niladhari, adds Colombo Page. The 16-year-old daughter of the victims, who was also at home, was left unharmed.
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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 - 21 
The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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April - 28 
One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one milit
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One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one militant in Minukkap.
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April - 29 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area an
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area and later recovered 25 anti-personnel mines.
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May - 7 
An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Poonthottam area.
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An unidentified assailant shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Poonthottam area.
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May - 7 
The troops shot dead two LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area.
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The troops shot dead two LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area.
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May - 13 
A senior leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Maheshwari Velyanthan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at her residence at Karaweddi in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on May 13-evening, reports Sri Lanka Army. Maheshwari, a consultant to th
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A senior leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Maheshwari Velyanthan, was shot dead by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at her residence at Karaweddi in the Nelliadi area of Jaffna district on May 13-evening, reports Sri Lanka Army. Maheshwari, a consultant to the EPDP leader and Social Welfare Minister Douglas Devananda, was visiting her ailing mother. "Ms. Maheshwari had gone to Jaffna along with some relatives to see her mother. As per our information, three men in military uniform came to the house and wanted to search the house. Ms. Maheshwari was shot at by the gunmen and they fled. She was rushed to hospital in a critical state," Devananda told The Hindu. Devananda and other EPDP leaders have been on the LTTE’s hit-list. Two months ago, Devananda escaped an 11th assassination attempt by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber.
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May - 16 
One police constable, identified as Asanka, was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ militants of the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) at Nochchimunai in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 16, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported.
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One police constable, identified as Asanka, was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ militants of the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) at Nochchimunai in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district on May 16, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported.
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May - 19 
‘Pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE shot dead one civilian, identified as Karthilagesu Balachandran, inside the New Maill Wedge Hotel in Vavuniya town.
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‘Pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE shot dead one civilian, identified as Karthilagesu Balachandran, inside the New Maill Wedge Hotel in Vavuniya town.
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May - 19 
A home guard, Sumith Sanjeewa, was shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was on duty at the 38th mile post along the Buttala- Katharagama main road in the Moneragala district, Colombo Page reported.
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A home guard, Sumith Sanjeewa, was shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was on duty at the 38th mile post along the Buttala- Katharagama main road in the Moneragala district, Colombo Page reported.
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May - 20 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Police Constable in the Mamakkama junction area of Batticaloa district on May 20, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Police Constable in the Mamakkama junction area of Batticaloa district on May 20, reported Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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May - 22 
Two members of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) break-away faction founded by ‘Colonel’ Karuna and presently led by Eastern Provincial Council (EPC) Chief Minster Pillayan, and three civilians were killed and four other peo
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Two members of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Puligal (TMVP), political wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) break-away faction founded by ‘Colonel’ Karuna and presently led by Eastern Provincial Council (EPC) Chief Minster Pillayan, and three civilians were killed and four other people were wounded by unidentified assailants in two separate incidents on May 22, reports IANS. "Two TMVP cadres, including the party's chief organiser for Katankudi, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen around 11.15 a.m. In a separate incident, also at Arayampathi in Katankudi area, three Muslim civilians were killed by unidentified gunmen around 12.45 p.m.,' said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara.
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June - 1 
A businessman, identified as Selliah Selvarajah (31), was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at Horana in the Kalutara district.
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A businessman, identified as Selliah Selvarajah (31), was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at Horana in the Kalutara district.
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June - 1 
One LTTE militant was shot dead by the troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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One LTTE militant was shot dead by the troops in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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June - 2 
The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) Eravurpattu Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Aiyathurai Pushpanadan alias Kattan, and his bodyguard, Arsakoon Pullai Mohandas alias Amburaj, were shot dead by suspected ‘pistol gang’ militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Eruvur in the
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The Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) Eravurpattu Pradeshiya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Aiyathurai Pushpanadan alias Kattan, and his bodyguard, Arsakoon Pullai Mohandas alias Amburaj, were shot dead by suspected ‘pistol gang’ militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Eruvur in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on June 2, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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June - 5 
At Periyamadu, the troops shot dead at least six militants and injured three others in two separate clashes. In the same area, the SFs opened fire towards a tractor with LTTE militants on board and killed three militants while others managed to escape.
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At Periyamadu, the troops shot dead at least six militants and injured three others in two separate clashes. In the same area, the SFs opened fire towards a tractor with LTTE militants on board and killed three militants while others managed to escape.
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June - 10 
On June 10, three ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE were gunned down during a Police and Army combined cordon and search operation at Pallikudiruppu in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, Sri Lanka Army reports. Reports said that a group of three militants had opened fire and lobbed a hand g
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On June 10, three ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE were gunned down during a Police and Army combined cordon and search operation at Pallikudiruppu in the Akkaraipattu area of Ampara district, Sri Lanka Army reports. Reports said that a group of three militants had opened fire and lobbed a hand grenade at the security force (SF) personnel engaged in the search operation. The SF personnel had retaliated killing two militants on the spot while the other who had managed to escape was chased and shot dead later.
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June - 11 
The security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and shot dead two militants.
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The security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Nagarkovil area of Jaffna district and shot dead two militants.
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June - 13 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 13-morning shot dead two Tamil prisoners who were being taken to the courts in Jaffna, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Another prisoner sustained injuries in the incident. Sources said an armed group of three to four m
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 13-morning shot dead two Tamil prisoners who were being taken to the courts in Jaffna, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Another prisoner sustained injuries in the incident. Sources said an armed group of three to four militants came in a van and stopped the Prison Department bus carrying the prisoners and shot at the prisoners using micro pistols. Police said the bus was travelling from Chunnakam to Point Pedro when the militants had stopped the vehicle at the old rail crossing at Chunnkam. The assailants had dropped a leaflet at the location with the message, "Death to those who betray the Tigers," Police added. The van was later found abandoned at a nearby location.
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June - 13 
the LTTE militants shot dead two soldiers at Parayanakulam in the Vavuniya district. The incident took place around 12.50pm (SLST) when the two soldiers were on duty at a picket point on the Parayanakulam- Madavachchiya road.
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the LTTE militants shot dead two soldiers at Parayanakulam in the Vavuniya district. The incident took place around 12.50pm (SLST) when the two soldiers were on duty at a picket point on the Parayanakulam- Madavachchiya road.
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June - 19 
Two Police Constables were shot dead by two motorbike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kalmunai in the Samanthurai town area of Ampara district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. The victims were identified as Mohammed Ismail Gazali and Sandanadan Ramesh.
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Two Police Constables were shot dead by two motorbike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kalmunai in the Samanthurai town area of Ampara district on June 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. The victims were identified as Mohammed Ismail Gazali and Sandanadan Ramesh.
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June - 23 
A civilian, identified as Ravi Tharoshan, was shot dead at his residence in Trincomalee by an unidentified motorbike-riding assailant.
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A civilian, identified as Ravi Tharoshan, was shot dead at his residence in Trincomalee by an unidentified motorbike-riding assailant.
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July - 2 
Suspected LTTE militants shot dead a businessman in the AbepuraUppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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Suspected LTTE militants shot dead a businessman in the AbepuraUppuveli area of Trincomalee district.
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July - 10 
Three civilians, identified as Surendra Kumara, WasanthaPremakumara and AsankaNamalBuddhika from the Wattegama area of Kurunegala district, were shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on July 10, reports Sri Lanka
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Three civilians, identified as Surendra Kumara, WasanthaPremakumara and AsankaNamalBuddhika from the Wattegama area of Kurunegala district, were shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on July 10, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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July - 14 
One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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One civilian, identified as ThabirasaRavishanker, was shot dead by a ‘pistol gang’ militant of the LTTE in the Uralu area of Jaffna district.
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August - 15 
An Eelam People’s Democratic Party member was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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An Eelam People’s Democratic Party member was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kaththankudy area of Batticaloa district.
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August - 21 
A Sinhalese student of the Eastern University in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at around 8.45 pm (SLST) outside the students’ hostel.
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A Sinhalese student of the Eastern University in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district was shot dead by suspected LTTE militants at around 8.45 pm (SLST) outside the students’ hostel.
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August - 24 
Further, an LTTE militant who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards the troops at Chavalakade in the Trincomalee district was shot dead by the SFs on August 24.
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Further, an LTTE militant who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards the troops at Chavalakade in the Trincomalee district was shot dead by the SFs on August 24.
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September - 11 
Seven civilians, who had gone for cultivation work and collecting firewood, were killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Ethimale village in the Kotiyagala area close to the Ampara-Moneragala district borders on September 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. While four of them were
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Seven civilians, who had gone for cultivation work and collecting firewood, were killed by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Ethimale village in the Kotiyagala area close to the Ampara-Moneragala district borders on September 11, reports Sri Lanka Army. While four of them were killed using T-56 weapons from a certain distance, the other three aboard a tractor, were shot dead with pistol at a close range.
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September - 11 
The troops shot dead an LTTE militant in the Yodiyankattuwa area of Batticaloa district and later recovered a claymore mine, two pen torch batteries, one detonator, one cyanide capsule and a 30-m long wire roll from his possession.
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The troops shot dead an LTTE militant in the Yodiyankattuwa area of Batticaloa district and later recovered a claymore mine, two pen torch batteries, one detonator, one cyanide capsule and a 30-m long wire roll from his possession.
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September - 12 
LTTE cadre was shot dead by the SFs in the Karadiyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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LTTE cadre was shot dead by the SFs in the Karadiyankadu area of Jaffna district.
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September - 16 
One Civil Defense Force (CDF) member and a civilian were shot dead by suspected LTTE militants in the Mahaoya area of Ampara district. Meanwhile, Police spokesman, Ranjith Gunasekara told Daily Mirror that intelligence reports had indicated that two Black Tigers (cadres of the suicide wing of the LT
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One Civil Defense Force (CDF) member and a civilian were shot dead by suspected LTTE militants in the Mahaoya area of Ampara district. Meanwhile, Police spokesman, Ranjith Gunasekara told Daily Mirror that intelligence reports had indicated that two Black Tigers (cadres of the suicide wing of the LTTE) armed with five claymore mines had infiltrated the Yala Forest Reserve of Hambantota district and the security forces (SFs) have launched a major operation to locate them.
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September - 17 
A female Assistant Engineer, Lokeshwaran Premalatha, attached with the Ministry of Nation Building and actively engaged in the eastern development programme, Negenahira Navodaya (Resurrection of the East), was shot dead by two ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE at her residence at Thihativu in the
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A female Assistant Engineer, Lokeshwaran Premalatha, attached with the Ministry of Nation Building and actively engaged in the eastern development programme, Negenahira Navodaya (Resurrection of the East), was shot dead by two ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE at her residence at Thihativu in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district.
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September - 18 
Two persons were shot dead and another two were severely injured in an attack carried out by unidentified gunmen in the Pannalagama area of Ampara district.
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Two persons were shot dead and another two were severely injured in an attack carried out by unidentified gunmen in the Pannalagama area of Ampara district.
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September - 21 
The chief priest at Trincomalee Koneshwaran Temple, Thivathunaraja Kurukkal, who was maintaining close relations with the security forces (SFs) was gunned down by ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE while he was riding a motor bike on the Pathima street in Trincomalee.
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The chief priest at Trincomalee Koneshwaran Temple, Thivathunaraja Kurukkal, who was maintaining close relations with the security forces (SFs) was gunned down by ‘pistol gang’ militants of the LTTE while he was riding a motor bike on the Pathima street in Trincomalee.
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September - 21 
The Eravur area leader of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), identified as Parathawaran Udayan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants, Police said, according to Colombo Page. Police spokesman, Ranjith Gunasekara, said the incident took place near the TMVP area office located in the T
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The Eravur area leader of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), identified as Parathawaran Udayan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants, Police said, according to Colombo Page. Police spokesman, Ranjith Gunasekara, said the incident took place near the TMVP area office located in the Thalawai area of Eravur.
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September - 23 
Suspected militants riding a three-wheeler shot dead two women in the Vavuniya town.
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Suspected militants riding a three-wheeler shot dead two women in the Vavuniya town.
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October - 2 
One Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) member was shot dead and another injured by suspected LTTE militants in the Thannamunei area of Batticaloa district on October 2-evening, Colombo Page reported.
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One Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) member was shot dead and another injured by suspected LTTE militants in the Thannamunei area of Batticaloa district on October 2-evening, Colombo Page reported.
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October - 2 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a police officer while he was on his way to assume duties at Pottuvil police station in the Amparai district on October 2, reports Hindustan Times.
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres shot dead a police officer while he was on his way to assume duties at Pottuvil police station in the Amparai district on October 2, reports Hindustan Times.
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October - 6 
Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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Another militant was shot dead while four others injured by the troops in the Vedamakilam, Chanakakulam and north of Palamoddai areas in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also injured in an APM explosion in the Chanakakulam area.
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October - 8 
On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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On the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead four militants in the Murikkandy and west of Akkarayankulam areas in the Kilinochchi district. A soldier was also injured during these confrontations.
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October - 9 
One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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One more LTTE cadre was shot dead by the troops at Muhamalai. Separately, an LTTE bunker in the same area was attacked by the SFs injuring at least two militants.
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October - 11 
Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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Two more LTTE cadres were shot dead at Andankulam in the Vavuniya district.
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October - 16 
Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dead bodies were discovered in a special search opera
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Police recovered four dead bodies of the farmers in the Kanchkudichchiaru area of Ampara district, Colombo Page reported. According to the sources the farmers were shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police spokesman Ranjith Gunasekara said the dead bodies were discovered in a special search operation conducted on information given by the people in the area.
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November - 2 
Four Tamil youths were shot dead and another seriously injured by motor bike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kurunchchiady, a coastal locality in the Kalmunai area of Batticaloa district on November 2, reports Ministry of Defence Website. While two died on the spot the ot
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Four Tamil youths were shot dead and another seriously injured by motor bike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kurunchchiady, a coastal locality in the Kalmunai area of Batticaloa district on November 2, reports Ministry of Defence Website. While two died on the spot the other two succumbed to injuries later.
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November - 3 
People in the Kalmunai area organized a Harthal (protest campaign) to protest the killing as reported earlier, four Tamil youths were shot dead and another seriously injured by motor bike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kurunchchiady, a coastal locality in the Kalmunai ar
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People in the Kalmunai area organized a Harthal (protest campaign) to protest the killing as reported earlier, four Tamil youths were shot dead and another seriously injured by motor bike riding Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at Kurunchchiady, a coastal locality in the Kalmunai area of Ampara district on November 2.
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November - 5 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) cadres, including the head of the TMVP office of Eravur near the Murugan Kovil in the Sithandy area of Batticaloa district, reports Colombo Page. The victims were identified as Padmanathan Balakrishnan alias Thangapandi
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) cadres, including the head of the TMVP office of Eravur near the Murugan Kovil in the Sithandy area of Batticaloa district, reports Colombo Page. The victims were identified as Padmanathan Balakrishnan alias Thangapandiyan, head of the TMVP office in Eravur and Sinnapulle Yogaraja. Police spokesman, Ranjith Gunasekera, said, "Two TMVP members including Chief of the TMVP office Eravur on a motorcycle were shot dead by unidentified suspects."
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November - 8 
One more cadre of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) was shot dead on November 8 bringing the total killed during the last two months to 13, reports Colombo Page. Unidentified assailants shot dead the TMVP cadre, identified as Jeevaraj, and injured another person at their office at Vakar
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One more cadre of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) was shot dead on November 8 bringing the total killed during the last two months to 13, reports Colombo Page. Unidentified assailants shot dead the TMVP cadre, identified as Jeevaraj, and injured another person at their office at Vakarai in the Kadiraweli area of Batticaloa district. Almost all the cases remain unresolved, though the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is accused for the killings. Yet the internal conflicts in the TMVP are also under investigation.
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November - 10 
On November 10, two more cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), identified as Palan Yogarasa from Nawakkadu and Jerad Rosaira from Iridiyapuram, were shot dead inside their party office in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district. Eight members had been present at the time of t
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On November 10, two more cadres of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), identified as Palan Yogarasa from Nawakkadu and Jerad Rosaira from Iridiyapuram, were shot dead inside their party office in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district. Eight members had been present at the time of the incident. With this killing 15 TMVP cadres have so far been killed in the past two months.
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November - 13 
Two other TMVP members were shot dead at their TMVP office in the Pangudaweli area of Batticaloa district on November 13-night, SSP Gunasekera said. The victims were identified as A. Arumugam and S. Gunasekaran. Around seven LTTE cadres carried out the attack and fled the area.
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Two other TMVP members were shot dead at their TMVP office in the Pangudaweli area of Batticaloa district on November 13-night, SSP Gunasekera said. The victims were identified as A. Arumugam and S. Gunasekaran. Around seven LTTE cadres carried out the attack and fled the area.
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November - 17 
An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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An unidentified assailants shot dead two Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) members and injured four others in their office at Kurumankadu in Vavuniya on November 17-night.
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November - 17 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Medical Officer and a civilian at about 10.00pm (SLST) in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district, Colombo Page reported. Dr. S.W. Palitha Padma Kumara in the Vavuvathivu hospital was killed when the militants stormed the hospital
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Medical Officer and a civilian at about 10.00pm (SLST) in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district, Colombo Page reported. Dr. S.W. Palitha Padma Kumara in the Vavuvathivu hospital was killed when the militants stormed the hospital premises and indiscriminately fired towards the Outpatient Department where the doctor was seated. Those assailants on their return reportedly opened fire on an adjoining house to the hospital killing the owner of the house, Therumburasa Yogendran of Gampola.
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November - 23 
Colombo Page reports that two Police officers were shot dead by unidentified militants at two different locations - at Eravur and Kalawanchikudi – in the Batticaloa district.
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Colombo Page reports that two Police officers were shot dead by unidentified militants at two different locations - at Eravur and Kalawanchikudi – in the Batticaloa district.
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November - 25 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were shot dead by the security forces at Vavuvathivu in the same district.
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were shot dead by the security forces at Vavuvathivu in the same district.
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November - 26 
Another suspect who did not obey an order to stop near a STF checkpoint was also shot dead in the Eastern Province, police sources said.
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Another suspect who did not obey an order to stop near a STF checkpoint was also shot dead in the Eastern Province, police sources said.
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November - 27 
A Non Governmental Organization employee was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Batticaloa on November 27-night, reports Colombo Page. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekara said that the victim, identified as A. Vigneswaran, worked for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Batticaloa.
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A Non Governmental Organization employee was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Batticaloa on November 27-night, reports Colombo Page. Senior Superintendent of Police Ranjith Gunasekara said that the victim, identified as A. Vigneswaran, worked for the Norwegian Refugee Council in Batticaloa.
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November - 27 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Hindu priest, Subramanium Kamalaraj, the chief priest of the Sri Sivamuttu Kali Amman Kovil (Temple), at Mamangama in Batticaloa, reports Colombo Page.
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants shot dead a Hindu priest, Subramanium Kamalaraj, the chief priest of the Sri Sivamuttu Kali Amman Kovil (Temple), at Mamangama in Batticaloa, reports Colombo Page.
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November - 29 
One civilian, identified as Illayathambi Kurukulasingham, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on November 29-night, reported Colombo Page.
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One civilian, identified as Illayathambi Kurukulasingham, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district on November 29-night, reported Colombo Page.
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December - 1 
A provincial leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Thangawel Krishnapillei a.k.a. Chuti, was shot dead by the Police at Eravur in the Batticaloa district on December 1-night, according to Colombo Page. According to the Police, Chuti who was arrested by the Eravur Polic
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A provincial leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as Thangawel Krishnapillei a.k.a. Chuti, was shot dead by the Police at Eravur in the Batticaloa district on December 1-night, according to Colombo Page. According to the Police, Chuti who was arrested by the Eravur Police few days ago was shot dead when tried to shoot the officers when they were searching for the weapons he had hidden in the Eravur area.
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December - 2 
The Special Task Force (STF) troops in Ampara district on December 2-evening shot dead a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant at Rugama in the Pillumale area and recovered two hand grenades from his possession, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF troops on patrol around 6.30pm (SLST) observe
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The Special Task Force (STF) troops in Ampara district on December 2-evening shot dead a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant at Rugama in the Pillumale area and recovered two hand grenades from his possession, reports Sri Lanka Army. The STF troops on patrol around 6.30pm (SLST) observed a three-member militant group moving about in that area and signalled them to stop. The militants, however, tried to escape prompting the troops to fire on them. While one militant was killed two others managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 23 
A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Nallur in Jaffna in the morning of December 23. The victim was identified as Sivasundaralingam Gangadharan of south Karaveddy.
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A civilian was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Nallur in Jaffna in the morning of December 23. The victim was identified as Sivasundaralingam Gangadharan of south Karaveddy.
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