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April - 21 
In Colombo, three LTTE men were arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide bombers in the March 10 Rajagriya blasts.
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In Colombo, three LTTE men were arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide bombers in the March 10 Rajagriya blasts.
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April - 4 
In a search operation in Colombo, police arrested five hardcore LTTE suspects, on April 4.
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In a search operation in Colombo, police arrested five hardcore LTTE suspects, on April 4.
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April - 7 
In other battles, security forces killed eight LTTE militants in different parts of northern Sri Lanka on April 7. Six militants were killed at Nagarkovil in two different incidents while two died in artillery firing at Thinankilappu. Security forces arrested a suspect with bombs at Siripuddy.
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In other battles, security forces killed eight LTTE militants in different parts of northern Sri Lanka on April 7. Six militants were killed at Nagarkovil in two different incidents while two died in artillery firing at Thinankilappu. Security forces arrested a suspect with bombs at Siripuddy.
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August - 14 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre said on August 15 that security forces took into custody a Tamil engineer on August 14, in Vavuniya, on charges of supplying maps of security force camps to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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August - 16 
Besides, it was alleged on August 16 that security forces took eight people into custody from Thumbankerny, near Amparai. The Superintendent of Police denied the allegation.
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Besides, it was alleged on August 16 that security forces took eight people into custody from Thumbankerny, near Amparai. The Superintendent of Police denied the allegation.
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August - 19 
It was, meanwhile, reported that a suspected LTTE male suicide bomber was arrested in Colombo. Three cyanide capsules were recovered from his person. It is believed that he entered Colombo in July and was planning to target oil storage installations.
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It was, meanwhile, reported that a suspected LTTE male suicide bomber was arrested in Colombo. Three cyanide capsules were recovered from his person. It is believed that he entered Colombo in July and was planning to target oil storage installations.
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August - 2 
In yet another development, police in Eheliyagoda arrested 14 army deserters, including a woman soldier, on August 2.
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In yet another development, police in Eheliyagoda arrested 14 army deserters, including a woman soldier, on August 2.
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August - 28 
A delayed report stated that one rebel was killed while attempting to flee from a police party at Watikudah. Some explosives and incriminating literature were recovered from the slain militant.
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A delayed report stated that one rebel was killed while attempting to flee from a police party at Watikudah. Some explosives and incriminating literature were recovered from the slain militant.
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August - 6 
In a separate development, three persons were injured on August 6 in a bomb explosion that occurred at the venue, Narahenpita, of a meeting organised to protest against the Constitution Reforms Bill. Five suspects have already been taken into custody.
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In a separate development, three persons were injured on August 6 in a bomb explosion that occurred at the venue, Narahenpita, of a meeting organised to protest against the Constitution Reforms Bill. Five suspects have already been taken into custody.
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December - 1 
Police claimed to have unraveled a plot to assassinate VVIPs in the capital, Colombo. The plot was unearthed following the arrest of a person by the Dehiwela police, which led to the subsequent arrest of more persons.
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Police claimed to have unraveled a plot to assassinate VVIPs in the capital, Colombo. The plot was unearthed following the arrest of a person by the Dehiwela police, which led to the subsequent arrest of more persons.
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December - 2 
In a separate development, the government-owned Lake House group claimed that a Moscow-based, hardcore LTTE leader, NimalSivalingam, who raises funds for the LTTE's arms procurement was arrested in Colombo, soon after he arrived there. The date of the arrest was, however, not disclosed.
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In a separate development, the government-owned Lake House group claimed that a Moscow-based, hardcore LTTE leader, NimalSivalingam, who raises funds for the LTTE's arms procurement was arrested in Colombo, soon after he arrived there. The date of the arrest was, however, not disclosed.
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December - 28 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were arrested in Vavuniya, on December 28. Investigations revealed that three of the seven arrested are suspected suicide bombers. Police said they also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrested persons.
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July - 16 
Besides, security forces seized a vessel in the waters off Mannar and detained an unspecified number of people. Further details are not yet available.
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Besides, security forces seized a vessel in the waters off Mannar and detained an unspecified number of people. Further details are not yet available.
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July - 19 
A college teacher and an official of the education department were arrested in Batticaloa.
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A college teacher and an official of the education department were arrested in Batticaloa.
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July - 20 
A prominent woman cadre of the LTTE, allegedly trained in India in guerrilla warfare, was arrested in Polhengoda, Kirillapone, on July 20. She had reportedly confessed to having participated in confrontations in Kopay and Vadamarachchi.
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A prominent woman cadre of the LTTE, allegedly trained in India in guerrilla warfare, was arrested in Polhengoda, Kirillapone, on July 20. She had reportedly confessed to having participated in confrontations in Kopay and Vadamarachchi.
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July - 20 
Another incident of arrest, police on July 20 held a suspected suicide bomber in Colombo, who is believed to have been sent there to target oil storage tanks. More details are not yet available.
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Another incident of arrest, police on July 20 held a suspected suicide bomber in Colombo, who is believed to have been sent there to target oil storage tanks. More details are not yet available.
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July - 24 
Police in Colombo arrested a 26-year old suicide bomber on July 24. The suicide bomber reportedly disclosed plans of major terrorist activities in Colombo by the LTTE.
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Police in Colombo arrested a 26-year old suicide bomber on July 24. The suicide bomber reportedly disclosed plans of major terrorist activities in Colombo by the LTTE.
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July - 27 
Security force personnel arrested 36 persons, suspected LTTE cadres, in the pilgrim town of Kataragama, on the southern-most of the country.
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Security force personnel arrested 36 persons, suspected LTTE cadres, in the pilgrim town of Kataragama, on the southern-most of the country.
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July - 28 
Government sources revealed on July 28 that they have arrested a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre sent allegedly by then LTTE chef, Prabhakaran, to recruit children in Vavuniya into the LTTE's ranks.
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Government sources revealed on July 28 that they have arrested a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre sent allegedly by then LTTE chef, Prabhakaran, to recruit children in Vavuniya into the LTTE's ranks.
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July - 7 
Police in Negombo held two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) women cadres. In a separate development, police also arrested a Jaffna resident for alleged involvement in preparing forged travel documents for the LTTE.
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Police in Negombo held two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) women cadres. In a separate development, police also arrested a Jaffna resident for alleged involvement in preparing forged travel documents for the LTTE.
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July - 7 
Troops reportedly arrested six farmers at a villager between Ampara and Batrticaloa, on July 7.
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Troops reportedly arrested six farmers at a villager between Ampara and Batrticaloa, on July 7.
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July - 8 
In another development police arrested a unspecified number of LTTE rebels and killed two others, in an ambush, also on July 8, in Welikanda, the SMIC said.
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In another development police arrested a unspecified number of LTTE rebels and killed two others, in an ambush, also on July 8, in Welikanda, the SMIC said.
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June - 13 
Colombo police investigating into the June 7 assassination by the LTTE of C. V. Goonaratne, Minister for Industrial Development, arrested a travel agent.
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Colombo police investigating into the June 7 assassination by the LTTE of C. V. Goonaratne, Minister for Industrial Development, arrested a travel agent.
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June - 20 
Police have reportedly arrested five members of the Peoples’ Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) at Kulumayttu junction, near Vavuniya, on June 20, after the cadres and police had an altercation followed by exchange of fire.
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Police have reportedly arrested five members of the Peoples’ Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) at Kulumayttu junction, near Vavuniya, on June 20, after the cadres and police had an altercation followed by exchange of fire.
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June - 30 
A claymore mine explosion occurred in Potakerni, 13 km south west of Trincomalee, on June 30. No one was killed or hurt in the blast. Troops later conducted a cordon and search operation in the area and took eight Tamils into custody.
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A claymore mine explosion occurred in Potakerni, 13 km south west of Trincomalee, on June 30. No one was killed or hurt in the blast. Troops later conducted a cordon and search operation in the area and took eight Tamils into custody.
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June - 7 
In response to an initiative launched by a Buddhist clergyman several deserters reportedly expressed their desire to return to active service. Besides, it was reported that 58 Tamils, students of engineering at University of Moratuva, near the capital Comobo, were arrested during night on June 7.
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In response to an initiative launched by a Buddhist clergyman several deserters reportedly expressed their desire to return to active service. Besides, it was reported that 58 Tamils, students of engineering at University of Moratuva, near the capital Comobo, were arrested during night on June 7.
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March - 11 
The Sri Lankan police claimed to have arrested a woman LTTE spy on March 11. She has reportedly confessed that she was working on the orders of an unnamed LTTE leader to observe movements in the Attanagalla area. Several maps of the Attanagalla electorate in her possession have been seized.
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The Sri Lankan police claimed to have arrested a woman LTTE spy on March 11. She has reportedly confessed that she was working on the orders of an unnamed LTTE leader to observe movements in the Attanagalla area. Several maps of the Attanagalla electorate in her possession have been seized.
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March - 12 
In an early morning sea-battle on March 12, the Sri Lankan Navy had destroyed two suspected LTTE trawlers, one laden with explosives, off Delft Island. One government sailor was killed and an officer was injured in the operation, while two suspected guerillas were rescued from the waters and arreste
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In an early morning sea-battle on March 12, the Sri Lankan Navy had destroyed two suspected LTTE trawlers, one laden with explosives, off Delft Island. One government sailor was killed and an officer was injured in the operation, while two suspected guerillas were rescued from the waters and arrested
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March - 13 
The police team conducting investigations into the LTTE suicide squad attack on March 10 at Rajagiriya, Colombo, arrested 'Kumar A', on March 13, allegedly for providing shelter to the culprits. Several suspects detained under the Emergency Regulations are being interrogated to ascertain how the LTT
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The police team conducting investigations into the LTTE suicide squad attack on March 10 at Rajagiriya, Colombo, arrested 'Kumar A', on March 13, allegedly for providing shelter to the culprits. Several suspects detained under the Emergency Regulations are being interrogated to ascertain how the LTTE suicide bombers brought heavy weapons to Colombo.
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March - 15 
A 27-year old LTTE suspect who is alleged to have smuggled explosives to Colombo hidden in television sets was arrested on March 15 in Perattasi Estate, Pussellawa. He is alleged to have planted a five kg. bomb on the rail track at Radella targeting the night mail to Badulla about a month ago. His a
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A 27-year old LTTE suspect who is alleged to have smuggled explosives to Colombo hidden in television sets was arrested on March 15 in Perattasi Estate, Pussellawa. He is alleged to have planted a five kg. bomb on the rail track at Radella targeting the night mail to Badulla about a month ago. His accomplice, Ravi, was arrested earlier in Welikanda.
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March - 15 
Negombo police arrested Uber Baker, a German national, on March 15 for possessing and modifying a light aircraft without the permission of Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry. A Special Police Team is investigating if there were any possible links between him and the LTTE. Police said that the aircraft w
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Negombo police arrested Uber Baker, a German national, on March 15 for possessing and modifying a light aircraft without the permission of Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry. A Special Police Team is investigating if there were any possible links between him and the LTTE. Police said that the aircraft was still under construction.
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March - 29 
The Colombo Detective Bureau (CDB) conducting investigations into the LTTE attack at Ayurveda junction Rajagiriya took into custody the main LTTE woman suspect who had communicated with the LTTE leaders in Vanni on the day of the incident. Investigations also revealed that the LTTE woman suspect h
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The Colombo Detective Bureau (CDB) conducting investigations into the LTTE attack at Ayurveda junction Rajagiriya took into custody the main LTTE woman suspect who had communicated with the LTTE leaders in Vanni on the day of the incident. Investigations also revealed that the LTTE woman suspect had contacted the LTTE leaders in Vavuniya over the telephone immediately after the blast. Eleven LTTE suspects have been taken into custody by the CDB in connection with the Rajagiriya attack.
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May - 30 
Elite troops of the Special Task Force arrested seven youths in Vavuniya, on May 30, during a search operation.
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Elite troops of the Special Task Force arrested seven youths in Vavuniya, on May 30, during a search operation.
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May - 30 
Four suspects, all hailing from Batticaloa, in the December 18 bomb blast incident at an election rally ahead of the presidential polls were taken into custody.
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Four suspects, all hailing from Batticaloa, in the December 18 bomb blast incident at an election rally ahead of the presidential polls were taken into custody.
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May - 4 
A special police team of the Colombo Detective Branch has taken into custody a woman, suspected to be a suicide bomber, from a refugee camp in Vavuniya, on May 4.
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A special police team of the Colombo Detective Branch has taken into custody a woman, suspected to be a suicide bomber, from a refugee camp in Vavuniya, on May 4.
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May - 9 
A suspected leading gun runner of the LTTE serving LTTE ships in Thailand was arrested with a large haul of radar, sonar and other sophisticated communication equipment by the marine police of the Phuket port in Thailand on April 9.
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A suspected leading gun runner of the LTTE serving LTTE ships in Thailand was arrested with a large haul of radar, sonar and other sophisticated communication equipment by the marine police of the Phuket port in Thailand on April 9.
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November - 1 
On November 1, a civilian was stabbed by a suspected rebel in Colombuturai. On the same day, a 17-year-old rebel from Kokkadicholai surrendered to the security forces in Batticaloa.
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On November 1, a civilian was stabbed by a suspected rebel in Colombuturai. On the same day, a 17-year-old rebel from Kokkadicholai surrendered to the security forces in Batticaloa.
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November - 12 
on November 12 conducted a search operation in Eruvar, near Batticaloa, and took 15 persons into custody, but let them off later.
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on November 12 conducted a search operation in Eruvar, near Batticaloa, and took 15 persons into custody, but let them off later.
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November - 24 
Police in Batticaloa district, Uva province, arrested 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists, all of them experts in fabricating explosive devices, on November 24. One of them, a woman, is a suspected suicide bomber, too. Police also recovered a huge consignment of high explosives and
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Police in Batticaloa district, Uva province, arrested 10 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists, all of them experts in fabricating explosive devices, on November 24. One of them, a woman, is a suspected suicide bomber, too. Police also recovered a huge consignment of high explosives and communication equipment from them. The Badulla police is conducting further investigations.
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November - 26 
The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on November 26 that troops arrested a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Maduvil South and have recovered some arms and ammunition.
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The government’s Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on November 26 that troops arrested a suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre in Maduvil South and have recovered some arms and ammunition.
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November - 28 
a special team of Negombo and Passara police held a suspected LTTE rebel on November 28. The arrested person is suspected to have blown up electric transformers in Passara.
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a special team of Negombo and Passara police held a suspected LTTE rebel on November 28. The arrested person is suspected to have blown up electric transformers in Passara.
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November - 8 
Besides, police in Badulla district arrested a suspected 15-year old LTTE cadre, also on November 8. The suspect is believed to have been sent over to destroy electricity transformers.
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Besides, police in Badulla district arrested a suspected 15-year old LTTE cadre, also on November 8. The suspect is believed to have been sent over to destroy electricity transformers.
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November - 9 
Police arrested four suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, believed to have been trained at a Batticaloa camp, allegedly trying to recruit young estate workers at Nalaka Estate in Lunugala. Besides a huge haul of arms and ammunition supposedly brought in to blow up power supply units ha
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Police arrested four suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam cadres, believed to have been trained at a Batticaloa camp, allegedly trying to recruit young estate workers at Nalaka Estate in Lunugala. Besides a huge haul of arms and ammunition supposedly brought in to blow up power supply units have also been seized.
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October - 24 
Official news reports have added that about 120 suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested on October 24 in search operations conducted in Colombo and its suburbs.
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Official news reports have added that about 120 suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested on October 24 in search operations conducted in Colombo and its suburbs.
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October - 24 
Three rebels, including a mortarman and video cameraman, were arrested by troops in a search and cordon operation in the Marble Beach. Further flushing out operations continued in the area in search of rebels. The ‘Asian Age’ reported that the Marble beach area is still under the occupation of the r
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Three rebels, including a mortarman and video cameraman, were arrested by troops in a search and cordon operation in the Marble Beach. Further flushing out operations continued in the area in search of rebels. The ‘Asian Age’ reported that the Marble beach area is still under the occupation of the rebels and troops have intensified efforts to recover lost ground.
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October - 28 
Three persons, suspected of being LTTE rebels were arrested in Galle on October 28. The three were arrested during search operations.
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Three persons, suspected of being LTTE rebels were arrested in Galle on October 28. The three were arrested during search operations.
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October - 30 
In Sri Lanka, security in Nuwara Eliya district was tightened following clashes between the Tamils and the Sinhalas. In another development P. Chandrasekeran, Member of Parliament form the Nuwara Eliya district and leader of the Upcountry People’s Front and ten youths were arrested by the police on
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In Sri Lanka, security in Nuwara Eliya district was tightened following clashes between the Tamils and the Sinhalas. In another development P. Chandrasekeran, Member of Parliament form the Nuwara Eliya district and leader of the Upcountry People’s Front and ten youths were arrested by the police on October 30 and were questioned in connection with the ethnic clashes in Talawakale on October 29. Tamilnet.com claimed that four Tamil youth lost their lives in the police firing in the area. The Janata Vimukti Peramuna (JVP), on October 30, demanded an emergency session of Parliament to "give an opportunity for political parties to air their views on resolving this crisis."
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September - 13 
Three LTTE suspects were arrested during a cordon and search operation carried out in Thanaganagar.
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Three LTTE suspects were arrested during a cordon and search operation carried out in Thanaganagar.
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September - 14 
Meanwhile, police in Kalmunai arrested five suspects on September 14, after conducting investigations into an incident in which a vehicle fitted with two bombs was found at a residence in the area on September 13. Police suspect that the bombs were fitted by explosive experts of the LTTE, and were t
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Meanwhile, police in Kalmunai arrested five suspects on September 14, after conducting investigations into an incident in which a vehicle fitted with two bombs was found at a residence in the area on September 13. Police suspect that the bombs were fitted by explosive experts of the LTTE, and were to be exploded in Trincomalee on October 10, the scheduled date for Parliamentary elections.
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September - 15 
Independent Tamil News source, tamilnet.com reported that a photographer of a Tamil newspaper published from Colombo was arrested by the police on suspicion of involvement immediately after the suicide bomb attack at Maradana in Colombo on September 15, in which seven persons were killed. The report
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Independent Tamil News source, tamilnet.com reported that a photographer of a Tamil newspaper published from Colombo was arrested by the police on suspicion of involvement immediately after the suicide bomb attack at Maradana in Colombo on September 15, in which seven persons were killed. The report added, quoting sources in the news paper where the suspect worked, that the photographer who was at a studio nearby, rushed to the scene of the explosion after hearing the sound and took pictures. He was later arrested by the police when he returned to the studio. However, the Colombo-based newspaper, Island, reported that the photographer, one of the two suspects arrested after the explosion, had told the police that he and two others were on the suicide mission. Official sources are yet to clarify on the arrest.
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September - 15 
Meanwhile, official media sources have also reported that one person, who had accompanied the suicide bomber who carried out an attack at Mardana in Colombo on September 15, was arrested by police on the same day. No details were provided. As reported earlier, tamilnet.com stated that a photographer
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Meanwhile, official media sources have also reported that one person, who had accompanied the suicide bomber who carried out an attack at Mardana in Colombo on September 15, was arrested by police on the same day. No details were provided. As reported earlier, tamilnet.com stated that a photographer of a Tamil newspaper who was taking photographs of the place , immediately after the attack was arrested by police. Citing police sources, official media also added that the LTTE suicide bomber had come to Colombo from Vavuniya three days before the bomb blast. The residence used by the bomber in Colombo has been traced and the owner of the residence has been arrested. 83 persons have been arrested for questioning after the explosion in which five persons were killed.
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September - 17 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that heavy casualties were inflicted on an LTTE detachment attempting to capture the town and the counter offensive was repulsed. It was added that more than 75 bodies of rebels were scattered in the area. 18 soldiers were killed and 20 others wounded. An L
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that heavy casualties were inflicted on an LTTE detachment attempting to capture the town and the counter offensive was repulsed. It was added that more than 75 bodies of rebels were scattered in the area. 18 soldiers were killed and 20 others wounded. An LTTE teenager was captured by security forces in the area who revealed that 30 cadres fighting along with her were killed on September 17.
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September - 18 
Earlier, on September 18, official media sources reported that security forces arrested two LTTE suspects from Tampalagamuwa near Trincomalee.
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Earlier, on September 18, official media sources reported that security forces arrested two LTTE suspects from Tampalagamuwa near Trincomalee.
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September - 18 
Three police officers were killed in a bomb explosion at Kalmunai on September 18. The three were part of a bomb disposal squad attempting to defuse an Explosive Device found in a vehicle when the Device exploded. 16 police officers were injured in the explosion. Earlier, four suspects were arrested
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Three police officers were killed in a bomb explosion at Kalmunai on September 18. The three were part of a bomb disposal squad attempting to defuse an Explosive Device found in a vehicle when the Device exploded. 16 police officers were injured in the explosion. Earlier, four suspects were arrested when the explosive device was detected.
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