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December - 6 
Earlier, on December 6, a LTTE rebel was detained by troops at Muttur near Trincomalee. The detainee later confessed to being forcibly recruited by the LTTE but had escaped from the outfit’s training camp. He has been handed over to police for further investigations.
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Earlier, on December 6, a LTTE rebel was detained by troops at Muttur near Trincomalee. The detainee later confessed to being forcibly recruited by the LTTE but had escaped from the outfit’s training camp. He has been handed over to police for further investigations.
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February - 10 
In yet another development, security forces claimed they had arrested a suspected LTTE cadre in Madawachchikulam, Vavuniya, on February 10, and recovered a claymore mine and a kit meant for use by a Clombo-based LTTE suicide squad.
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In yet another development, security forces claimed they had arrested a suspected LTTE cadre in Madawachchikulam, Vavuniya, on February 10, and recovered a claymore mine and a kit meant for use by a Clombo-based LTTE suicide squad.
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February - 17 
A female suicide cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) swallowed a cyanide capsule and ended her life after security forces arrested her on February 17, in Vavuniya.
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A female suicide cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) swallowed a cyanide capsule and ended her life after security forces arrested her on February 17, in Vavuniya.
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February - 18 
Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged that security forces, on February 18, took into custody four students of Jaffna University who were collecting signatures for an ongoing campaign to persuade Britain not to proscribe the LTTE there.
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Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, alleged that security forces, on February 18, took into custody four students of Jaffna University who were collecting signatures for an ongoing campaign to persuade Britain not to proscribe the LTTE there.
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February - 2 
Pro-Tamil sources alleged that three youth belonging to Achelu who had gone to Jaffna on January 31, to procure tickets to travel to Colombo have been detained at a Brigade Headquarters by security forces for questioning.
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Pro-Tamil sources alleged that three youth belonging to Achelu who had gone to Jaffna on January 31, to procure tickets to travel to Colombo have been detained at a Brigade Headquarters by security forces for questioning.
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February - 8 
Earlier, on February 8, a suspected rebel was arrested at Jampettah Street, Kotahena. Following his interrogation, police claimed to have arrested another female rebel.
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Earlier, on February 8, a suspected rebel was arrested at Jampettah Street, Kotahena. Following his interrogation, police claimed to have arrested another female rebel.
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January - 15 
Meanwhile, pro-Tamil sources said 14 Tamils arrested in Bandarawela, on January 15 on the suspicion that they were LTTE cadres. Security forces reportedly alleged that these youth were imparting arms training to Tamil youth in the central plantation area.
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Meanwhile, pro-Tamil sources said 14 Tamils arrested in Bandarawela, on January 15 on the suspicion that they were LTTE cadres. Security forces reportedly alleged that these youth were imparting arms training to Tamil youth in the central plantation area.
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January - 9 
In a separate development, the government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on January 9 troops arrested two LTTE rebels inn Vavuniya and another in Periyapuliyankulam. The SMIC also said, clashes occurred in different parts of the Jaffna peninsula but no casualties were reported on eit
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In a separate development, the government's Special Media Information Centre (SMIC) said on January 9 troops arrested two LTTE rebels inn Vavuniya and another in Periyapuliyankulam. The SMIC also said, clashes occurred in different parts of the Jaffna peninsula but no casualties were reported on either side.
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July - 16 
The Sri Lankan Army said troops arrested two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide assassins on 16 July in the Suthumalai general area, 6.5km north of Jaffna.
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The Sri Lankan Army said troops arrested two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide assassins on 16 July in the Suthumalai general area, 6.5km north of Jaffna.
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July - 27 
Pro-Tamil sources, claimed that a pilgrim and his five-year old child, on their way to Kathirgamam, were arrested and detained by police on 27 July at Nittambuwa. Kathirgamam (Kataragama in Sinhala) is a pilgrim place in the in Sri Lanka's southern province.
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Pro-Tamil sources, claimed that a pilgrim and his five-year old child, on their way to Kathirgamam, were arrested and detained by police on 27 July at Nittambuwa. Kathirgamam (Kataragama in Sinhala) is a pilgrim place in the in Sri Lanka's southern province.
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June - 12 
On being halted by security force personnel, two persons, suspected terrorists, escaped through a crowd of civilians in Kokkuvil town, 4km away from Jaffna, on June 12, brandishing weapons. No one was either or injured or killed.
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On being halted by security force personnel, two persons, suspected terrorists, escaped through a crowd of civilians in Kokkuvil town, 4km away from Jaffna, on June 12, brandishing weapons. No one was either or injured or killed.
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June - 14 
According to official sources, on June 14, two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested from the Eastern University in Vandaramulla, Batticaloa following an encounter in the forest area adjoining the campus in which a rebel was killed and another injured.
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According to official sources, on June 14, two rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested from the Eastern University in Vandaramulla, Batticaloa following an encounter in the forest area adjoining the campus in which a rebel was killed and another injured.
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June - 19 
Reports from Colombo said police arrested two child cadres of the LTTE who were on a spying mission.
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Reports from Colombo said police arrested two child cadres of the LTTE who were on a spying mission.
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June - 24 
On June 24, a civilian was killed in a mine explosion in Puttur. Another person was injured in a similar incident in Nunavil, near Chavakachcheri. On the same day, another person was injured in a hand grenade attack in Trincomalee. Another grenade attack on a police roadblock in Muttur was reported
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On June 24, a civilian was killed in a mine explosion in Puttur. Another person was injured in a similar incident in Nunavil, near Chavakachcheri. On the same day, another person was injured in a hand grenade attack in Trincomalee. Another grenade attack on a police roadblock in Muttur was reported on June 24. A LTTE cadre involved in the incident was arrested.
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March - 1 
The Sri Lankan Army said troops in the Muhamalai general area killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel, on March 1. Also, upon information provided by local residents two more rebel cadres were arrested, on the same day, by troops in Kodikamam, 24km north of Jaffna, on the A-9 Highway.
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The Sri Lankan Army said troops in the Muhamalai general area killed a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel, on March 1. Also, upon information provided by local residents two more rebel cadres were arrested, on the same day, by troops in Kodikamam, 24km north of Jaffna, on the A-9 Highway.
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March - 12 
Police in Dehiwela arrested five LTTE cadres on March 12. One of the arrested persons was a member of the suicide squad that nearly killed President Chandrika Kumaratunga at an election rally in Colombo, in December 1999.
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Police in Dehiwela arrested five LTTE cadres on March 12. One of the arrested persons was a member of the suicide squad that nearly killed President Chandrika Kumaratunga at an election rally in Colombo, in December 1999.
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March - 18 
Tamil sources said that a human rights activist and lawyer in Batticaloa was reported to have been arrested, on March 18, by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of the Sri Lanka Police. The lawyer was reported to have been taken to Colombo in connection with an investigation by the TID into t
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Tamil sources said that a human rights activist and lawyer in Batticaloa was reported to have been arrested, on March 18, by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of the Sri Lanka Police. The lawyer was reported to have been taken to Colombo in connection with an investigation by the TID into the activities of the LTTE.
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March - 21 
Security force personnel took into custody four suspected LTTE rebels in the Uppukulam general area, in Vankalai, Mannar, a day earlier, on March 21.
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Security force personnel took into custody four suspected LTTE rebels in the Uppukulam general area, in Vankalai, Mannar, a day earlier, on March 21.
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March - 23 
Five Sri Lankan Army personnel were reported injured in separate mortar attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Arialai on March 23. One LTTE rebel was reported killed in sniper fire at Mumamalai. In Trincomalee, a rebel was killed after troops a
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Five Sri Lankan Army personnel were reported injured in separate mortar attacks by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Arialai on March 23. One LTTE rebel was reported killed in sniper fire at Mumamalai. In Trincomalee, a rebel was killed after troops attacked an LTTE bunker. In Batticaloa, a soldier and a rebel were killed. The incident occurred when two soldiers were taking a rebel into custody and the arrested rebel snatched one soldier’s weapon. In the same area, a rebel was killed in a separate incident at Santhively.
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March - 25 
Timely intervention by the authorities foiled an alleged rebel plot to engineer a prison riot in the North. The incident occurred on March 25, when a group of LTTE rebels in the Jaffna Prison attempted to storm a section where some arrested soldiers were being held. Joint action by Prison officials,
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Timely intervention by the authorities foiled an alleged rebel plot to engineer a prison riot in the North. The incident occurred on March 25, when a group of LTTE rebels in the Jaffna Prison attempted to storm a section where some arrested soldiers were being held. Joint action by Prison officials, the Police and Army helped to bring the situation under control.
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March - 28 
Troops arrested two suspected LTTE rebels in the Mannar town, on March 28.
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Troops arrested two suspected LTTE rebels in the Mannar town, on March 28.
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March - 3 
The Sri Lankan Army said the liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) once again violated their unilateral cease-fire and killed four persons and injured one more on March 3, in Wahalkada, in Wanni. Separately, two suspected LTTE have been arrested in the Giant Tank general area, Mannar, also on Marc
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The Sri Lankan Army said the liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) once again violated their unilateral cease-fire and killed four persons and injured one more on March 3, in Wahalkada, in Wanni. Separately, two suspected LTTE have been arrested in the Giant Tank general area, Mannar, also on March 3.
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March - 30 
A media report stated that a staff correspondent of the Lake House group’s Thinakaran, a Tamil Daily, who had been arrested in January 2001, was released on March 30, without any cahrges being framed against him. He was held under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act while he was in Col
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A media report stated that a staff correspondent of the Lake House group’s Thinakaran, a Tamil Daily, who had been arrested in January 2001, was released on March 30, without any cahrges being framed against him. He was held under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act while he was in Colombo to attend a private function. The release was made possible due to the instructions of the Attorney General.
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March - 7 
A separate development, police in the Wanni, at Santhasolai, Vavuniya, arrested five persons and recovered some arms from their possession. Their identity is yet to be established.
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A separate development, police in the Wanni, at Santhasolai, Vavuniya, arrested five persons and recovered some arms from their possession. Their identity is yet to be established.
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March - 9 
A delayed report said troops took into custody the resident of a refugee camp in Vavuniya and in possession of a hand grenade on March 9. Also on the same day, naval troops arrested a civilian in Salli near Trincomalee. Further details are yet not known.
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A delayed report said troops took into custody the resident of a refugee camp in Vavuniya and in possession of a hand grenade on March 9. Also on the same day, naval troops arrested a civilian in Salli near Trincomalee. Further details are yet not known.
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May - 30 
In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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May - 7 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 7, troops arrested five Tamil youth, all residents of a refugee camp in Faizal Nagar, 15km away from Trincomalee.
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 7, troops arrested five Tamil youth, all residents of a refugee camp in Faizal Nagar, 15km away from Trincomalee.
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November - 15 
Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord,
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Security forces raided a ‘safe house’ of the LTTE rebels and killed a member of the LTTE’s reconnaissance party besides arresting a man and a woman, suspected cadres/sympathisers, on November 15, in the general area west of Murunkan, 20km away from Mannar. Two claymore mines, 10m of detonator cord, 50m of flexible wire, a push bicycle among other things were also recovered from the ‘safe house’.
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November - 23 
Earlier, on November 23, troops raided a LTTE hide-out at Orumulacholai near Batticaloa and arrested a suspect.
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Earlier, on November 23, troops raided a LTTE hide-out at Orumulacholai near Batticaloa and arrested a suspect.
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November - 24 
A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre was arrested in a raid conducted by troops on a LTTE safe house in the Orumulacholai general area, 12km northwest of batticaloa.
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A day earlier, a suspected LTTE cadre was arrested in a raid conducted by troops on a LTTE safe house in the Orumulacholai general area, 12km northwest of batticaloa.
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November - 25 
In another incident, an LTTE rebel was arrested and a gun and ammunition seized from him at Morakottanchenai near Batticaloa.
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In another incident, an LTTE rebel was arrested and a gun and ammunition seized from him at Morakottanchenai near Batticaloa.
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November - 26 
Government troops on guard duty at the 13th milepost on the Polmoddai – Padaviya road, 5km east of Polmoddai accosted a group of 10 Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) rebels and opened fire on November 26 killing two of them, the Sri Lankan Army said
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Government troops on guard duty at the 13th milepost on the Polmoddai – Padaviya road, 5km east of Polmoddai accosted a group of 10 Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) rebels and opened fire on November 26 killing two of them, the Sri Lankan Army said
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November - 3 
Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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Separately, government troops launched a search and clearing operation, on November 3, and held three LTTE cadres, in the Sathurukondan general area, near Batticaloa. Two cyanide capsules and a grenade were recovered from their possession.
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October - 11 
On October 11, an LTTE suspect was arrested from Kokuvil, also near Jaffna.
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On October 11, an LTTE suspect was arrested from Kokuvil, also near Jaffna.
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October - 12 
A suspected LTTE rebel was arrested from Ariyalai near Jaffna on October 12. A rifle and some ammunition were also seized from his possession.
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A suspected LTTE rebel was arrested from Ariyalai near Jaffna on October 12. A rifle and some ammunition were also seized from his possession.
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October - 30 
In another development, security forces arrested a fundraiser for the LTTE in the Sathurukondan general area, some six kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, also on October 31.
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In another development, security forces arrested a fundraiser for the LTTE in the Sathurukondan general area, some six kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, also on October 31.
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October - 4 
Pro-Tamil sources reported that more than 500 people were rounded up and interrogated during a joint search operation by government soldiers and Police in Vavuniya town and its suburbs. These sources added 20 of those rounded up, who were identified by spotters, have been detained for further interr
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Pro-Tamil sources reported that more than 500 people were rounded up and interrogated during a joint search operation by government soldiers and Police in Vavuniya town and its suburbs. These sources added 20 of those rounded up, who were identified by spotters, have been detained for further interrogation.
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October - 8 
Pro-Tamil sources said security forces arrested three persons, a woman and her two sons, in Cheddikulam, south west of Vavuniya, on October 8, suspecting that they were having links with the LTTE.
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Pro-Tamil sources said security forces arrested three persons, a woman and her two sons, in Cheddikulam, south west of Vavuniya, on October 8, suspecting that they were having links with the LTTE.
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September - 13 
Government troops arrested near Kodikamam a Chavakachcheri youth on suspicion on September 13, in the Jaffna peninsula and recovered an Anti-Personnel Mine, a detonator from his possession.
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Government troops arrested near Kodikamam a Chavakachcheri youth on suspicion on September 13, in the Jaffna peninsula and recovered an Anti-Personnel Mine, a detonator from his possession.
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September - 14 
In another incident, police reportedly arrested five fishermen on September 14 for violation of local restrictions and fishing in the Batticaloa lagoon.
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In another incident, police reportedly arrested five fishermen on September 14 for violation of local restrictions and fishing in the Batticaloa lagoon.
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September - 17 
Security force personnel arrested LTTE activists who were recruiting cadres, including children, in the Valachchenai general area, some 29km northwest of Batticaloa, on September 17, 2001.
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Security force personnel arrested LTTE activists who were recruiting cadres, including children, in the Valachchenai general area, some 29km northwest of Batticaloa, on September 17, 2001.
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September - 27 
Also, troops arrested one person and recovered two claymore mines from his possession on September 27 from Sittandy general area, near Valachchenai.
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Also, troops arrested one person and recovered two claymore mines from his possession on September 27 from Sittandy general area, near Valachchenai.
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September - 30 
In the Cinnamon Gardens area, police arrested a suspected woman LTTE cadre of Jaffan and five others, including another woman cadre, and claimed they had, thus, foiled a suicide operation planned by the LTTE, to assassinate an unnamed top leader.
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In the Cinnamon Gardens area, police arrested a suspected woman LTTE cadre of Jaffan and five others, including another woman cadre, and claimed they had, thus, foiled a suicide operation planned by the LTTE, to assassinate an unnamed top leader.
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September - 30 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on September 30, security force personnel in cordon and search operations arrested 40 Tamils in Colombo and in its suburb of Galle. All the arrested persons "are from the northeast province and are temporary residents. They are being interrogated for possible links with the"
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on September 30, security force personnel in cordon and search operations arrested 40 Tamils in Colombo and in its suburb of Galle. All the arrested persons "are from the northeast province and are temporary residents. They are being interrogated for possible links with the" LTTE security forces said.
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September - 8 
A day earlier, the Sri Lankan Navy, on September 8, 2001, came under a grenade attack in the waters off Koneswaram Kovil, Trincomalee. Naval personnel recovered three fiber glass boats and had also taken into custody one person among a group of five who had jumped into the waters on being accosted.
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A day earlier, the Sri Lankan Navy, on September 8, 2001, came under a grenade attack in the waters off Koneswaram Kovil, Trincomalee. Naval personnel recovered three fiber glass boats and had also taken into custody one person among a group of five who had jumped into the waters on being accosted. Several rounds of ammunition of various makes were recovered, besides a large quantity of food items. The identity of the arrested person is yet to be established.
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April - 20 
Sri Lankan naval gunboats on April 20 intercepted and destroyed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) supply vessels in the waters off-Mulaithivu. Reinforcements from Kankesanthurai and Trincomalee subsequently joined the attack, the Sri Lankan Army said in a press release. These were later jo
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Sri Lankan naval gunboats on April 20 intercepted and destroyed four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) supply vessels in the waters off-Mulaithivu. Reinforcements from Kankesanthurai and Trincomalee subsequently joined the attack, the Sri Lankan Army said in a press release. These were later joined by an Air Force reconnaissance team. Later reports said that three of the damaged LTTE vessels managed to flee. Also, four naval personnel were injured in the incident. The details of LTTE casualties are yet not known. However, six LTTE rebels have been into custody and shifted to Trincomalee.
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April - 4 
Earlier, on April 4, a suspected rebel suicide cadre was arrested at Pulleyar Road.
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Earlier, on April 4, a suspected rebel suicide cadre was arrested at Pulleyar Road.
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April - 5 
Separately, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were arrested by the troops while collecting funds for the organisation from a government school at Salli Sampaltivu in Trincomalee district.
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Separately, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were arrested by the troops while collecting funds for the organisation from a government school at Salli Sampaltivu in Trincomalee district.
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April - 8 
On the same day, ten civilians including an LTTE rebel were arrested in Urumalai, West of Talaimannar after they arrived from South India by boats.
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On the same day, ten civilians including an LTTE rebel were arrested in Urumalai, West of Talaimannar after they arrived from South India by boats.
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August - 12 
Pro-Tamil sources said on August 12, 2001, that government troops conducted a house-to-house search and arrested more than 500 persons in Dehiwala, a Colombo suburb. A majority of them were subsequently let-off.
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Pro-Tamil sources said on August 12, 2001, that government troops conducted a house-to-house search and arrested more than 500 persons in Dehiwala, a Colombo suburb. A majority of them were subsequently let-off.
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August - 15 
A civilian was arrested with a hand grenade, on August 15, in the Oddumavadi general area, 30km northwest of Batticaloa.
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A civilian was arrested with a hand grenade, on August 15, in the Oddumavadi general area, 30km northwest of Batticaloa.
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August - 2 
Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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Earlier, on August 2, three SF personnel were injured when LTTE rebels threw a grenade at a patrol party at Kilaly near Kodikamam. In the same area, a suspected LTTE rebel was arrested and a grenade recovered during a raid at Navatkadu.
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August - 3 
Two suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested, on August 3, in the general area of Kopai South, near Jaffna. Security Force (SF) sources added that one of the arrested later committed suicide while in custody.
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Two suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were arrested, on August 3, in the general area of Kopai South, near Jaffna. Security Force (SF) sources added that one of the arrested later committed suicide while in custody.
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August - 4 
On the same day, police at Eravur near Batticaloa intercepted five suspected LTTE rebels. While one of the rebels committed suicide, the other four were arrested.
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On the same day, police at Eravur near Batticaloa intercepted five suspected LTTE rebels. While one of the rebels committed suicide, the other four were arrested.
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August - 9 
Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said more than a hundred Tamils were arrested in a cordon and search operation in Kochchikade, some 50 km north of Colombo, on August 9, 2001.
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Pro-Tamil sources, meanwhile, said more than a hundred Tamils were arrested in a cordon and search operation in Kochchikade, some 50 km north of Colombo, on August 9, 2001.
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December - 27 
The Sri Lankan Army said a group of 19 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres who had entered Puliyantivu island near Batticaloa, on December 27, were arrested by troops for questioning.
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The Sri Lankan Army said a group of 19 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) cadres who had entered Puliyantivu island near Batticaloa, on December 27, were arrested by troops for questioning.
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