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Sri Lanka: Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2000
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September - 1 
A tractor transporting several Air Force personnel was destroyed by a land mine planted by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Wellankulam in Puvarasankulam area on September 1. 13 Air Force personnel were killed and eight others
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A tractor transporting several Air Force personnel was destroyed by a land mine planted by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Wellankulam in Puvarasankulam area on September 1. 13 Air Force personnel were killed and eight others injured in the explosion.
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September - 1 
Citing monitored rebel transmissions, these sources added that five rebels were killed in artillery firing by the Army in the region south of Palavi on September 1.
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Citing monitored rebel transmissions, these sources added that five rebels were killed in artillery firing by the Army in the region south of Palavi on September 1.
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September - 1 
In another incident, two rebels were killed in Allarai.
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In another incident, two rebels were killed in Allarai.
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September - 1 
In the same area(Allarai), one soldier was injured in a separate incident when rebels fired mortars.
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In the same area(Allarai), one soldier was injured in a separate incident when rebels fired mortars.
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September - 1 
Tamil sources reported that a heavy artillery battle was fought between the army and rebels in Meesalai sector of the Thenmaradchi Division in the Jaffna peninsula. One civilian was reportedly injured in this battle.
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Tamil sources reported that a heavy artillery battle was fought between the army and rebels in Meesalai sector of the Thenmaradchi Division in the Jaffna peninsula. One civilian was reportedly injured in this battle.
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September - 2 
Earlier, on September 2, official sources reported that one rebel was killed at Nadankovil.
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Earlier, on September 2, official sources reported that one rebel was killed at Nadankovil.
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September - 2 
In another incident, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE attack at Chemmani.
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In another incident, two soldiers were injured in an LTTE attack at Chemmani.
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September - 2 
These sources reported, on September 3, that three civilians, including two children in Nallur, were injured in artillery attacks by LTTE rebels on Sri Lankan Army positions on September 2.
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These sources reported, on September 3, that three civilians, including two children in Nallur, were injured in artillery attacks by LTTE rebels on Sri Lankan Army positions on September 2.
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September - 3 
After the major clearing operations conducted by the Sri Lankan Army in the Jaffna Peninsula on September 3, fighting between troops and rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam has subsided.
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After the major clearing operations conducted by the Sri Lankan Army in the Jaffna Peninsula on September 3, fighting between troops and rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam has subsided.
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September - 3 
Tamil independent sources reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is resisting a major offensive launched by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) across five fronts in the Jaffna peninsula. These sources stated that over 100 SLA troops have bee
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Tamil independent sources reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is resisting a major offensive launched by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) across five fronts in the Jaffna peninsula. These sources stated that over 100 SLA troops have been killed and several hundred wounded in the fighting at Colombuthurai, Ariyalai, Madduvil, Sarasalai and Meesalai on September 3. Sri Lankan official sources have however not reported any such losses.
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September - 4 
Earlier, on September 4, troops attacked a group of 50 rebels at Vellaveli and killed three. One soldier was also killed in this incident. Citing monitored rebel transmissions, it was reported that 15 rebles were injured in this incident, of which tw
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Earlier, on September 4, troops attacked a group of 50 rebels at Vellaveli and killed three. One soldier was also killed in this incident. Citing monitored rebel transmissions, it was reported that 15 rebles were injured in this incident, of which two later succumbed to their injuries.
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September - 5 
Fighting in Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula remained subdued with no major incidents being reported. In a delayed report, official Sri Lankan sources stated that two vehicles of rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were sighted in Colombuthurai
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Fighting in Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula remained subdued with no major incidents being reported. In a delayed report, official Sri Lankan sources stated that two vehicles of rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were sighted in Colombuthurai on September 5, and were destroyed by troops. No casualties were reported. Some heavy weapons and radio sets abandoned by rebels in the area were recovered by troops. Control over the newly captured areas is being consolidated and government forces are in the process of constructing defences. A Ground Attack Aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified Sea Tiger locations in Veditalativu.
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September - 5 
In a delayed report, it was official stated that Naval detachments at Erukkulampidy in Mannar attacked a group of 15 rebel boats on September 5 and forced them to flee. No casualties were reported.
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In a delayed report, it was official stated that Naval detachments at Erukkulampidy in Mannar attacked a group of 15 rebel boats on September 5 and forced them to flee. No casualties were reported.
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September - 5 
In a separate incident at Kiran, an 18-year-old militant of the LTTE cadre surrendered to the Army.
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In a separate incident at Kiran, an 18-year-old militant of the LTTE cadre surrendered to the Army.
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September - 5 
In another incident at Chemmani on September 5, troops engaged a group of rebels and killed one.
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In another incident at Chemmani on September 5, troops engaged a group of rebels and killed one.
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September - 5 
In the second incident at Muhamalai, troops engaged a group of rebels and killed three. An unspecified number of rebels were injured.
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In the second incident at Muhamalai, troops engaged a group of rebels and killed three. An unspecified number of rebels were injured.
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September - 5 
Meanwhile, official sources have also released the interrogation report of a captured LTTE rebel. The rebel, a 14-year-old girl from Mulangavil in Wanni, is reported to have stated that she was taken away by the LTTE on May 13, 1998 when she was a Gr
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Meanwhile, official sources have also released the interrogation report of a captured LTTE rebel. The rebel, a 14-year-old girl from Mulangavil in Wanni, is reported to have stated that she was taken away by the LTTE on May 13, 1998 when she was a Grade 7 student. After a one-month training, she was sent to the battlefield.
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September - 5 
Meanwhile, security Forces in Jaffna have made arrangements to hand over 37 bodies of LTTE rebels through the ICRC. These bodies were recovered on September 4 from the Colombuthurai area.
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Meanwhile, security Forces in Jaffna have made arrangements to hand over 37 bodies of LTTE rebels through the ICRC. These bodies were recovered on September 4 from the Colombuthurai area.
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September - 5 
On September 5, two incidents of fighting were reported by official Sri Lankan sources. In the first, army snipers killed four rebels at Kattiaratan
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On September 5, two incidents of fighting were reported by official Sri Lankan sources. In the first, army snipers killed four rebels at Kattiaratan
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September - 6 
Earlier, on September 6, one rebel was killed when an Army patrol ambushed a group of rebels at Wanni.
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Earlier, on September 6, one rebel was killed when an Army patrol ambushed a group of rebels at Wanni.
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September - 7 
In separate incidents, three soldiers were injured in rebel mortar attacks. Troops recovered some rebel mines and other explosives during search operations in Nelliady. Ground attack aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified terrorist ta
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In separate incidents, three soldiers were injured in rebel mortar attacks. Troops recovered some rebel mines and other explosives during search operations in Nelliady. Ground attack aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force engaged identified terrorist targets in Sarasalai South causing unspecified casualties among the terrorists.
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September - 7 
Meanwhile, a Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, reported on September 8 that four activists of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) were injured in a grenade attack carried out on them by unidentified persons at Pt.Pedro in Jaffna on September 7.
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Meanwhile, a Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, reported on September 8 that four activists of the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) were injured in a grenade attack carried out on them by unidentified persons at Pt.Pedro in Jaffna on September 7. EPDP sources suspect that a Tamil group contesting the October 10 elections in Jaffna or the LTTE may have been responsible for the attack.
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September - 7 
Offical media sources in Sri Lanka reported on September 8 that troops confronted a group of rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam at Chemmani in the Jaffna Peninsula on September 7. Seven rebels were suspected to be either killed or serious
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Offical media sources in Sri Lanka reported on September 8 that troops confronted a group of rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam at Chemmani in the Jaffna Peninsula on September 7. Seven rebels were suspected to be either killed or seriously wounded in the encounter which followed. Two soldiers too were injured.
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September - 7 
Quoting security force sources, tamilnet.com stated that one rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and one security force personnel were killed and another injured when rebels attacked a defence post at Poovarasankulam in Vavuniya dist
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Quoting security force sources, tamilnet.com stated that one rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and one security force personnel were killed and another injured when rebels attacked a defence post at Poovarasankulam in Vavuniya district on September 7. There is no mention of this incident in the official security report.
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September - 7 
The official security report indicated that isolated instances of rebel mortar attacks on troops manning defences in Kaithadi, Chemmani and Chavakachcheri areas occurred on September 7, which were effectively repulsed by troops using heavy artillery.
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The official security report indicated that isolated instances of rebel mortar attacks on troops manning defences in Kaithadi, Chemmani and Chavakachcheri areas occurred on September 7, which were effectively repulsed by troops using heavy artillery. No casualties were reported in these attacks.
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September - 8 
In two separate encounters, at Kaithadi and Nunavil, two rebels were killed
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In two separate encounters, at Kaithadi and Nunavil, two rebels were killed
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September - 8 
In a fifth encounter, troops engaged a group of rebels at Waripathanchanai and killed two rebels. One soldier was injured.
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In a fifth encounter, troops engaged a group of rebels at Waripathanchanai and killed two rebels. One soldier was injured.
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September - 8 
In another incident, one civilian was killed when she stepped on a pressure mine planted by LTTE rebels at Serunuwara in Trincomalee.
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In another incident, one civilian was killed when she stepped on a pressure mine planted by LTTE rebels at Serunuwara in Trincomalee.
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September - 8 
Two more rebels were killed in a fourth encounter at Muhavil.
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Two more rebels were killed in a fourth encounter at Muhavil.
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September - 9 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that a patrolling navy boat detected an LTTE boat and engaged with it, killing several rebels on board and causing heavy damage to the boat, off Kokilai on the night of September 9. In a similar incident, a
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that a patrolling navy boat detected an LTTE boat and engaged with it, killing several rebels on board and causing heavy damage to the boat, off Kokilai on the night of September 9. In a similar incident, a boat was destroyed by a Navy patrol and all its occupants were reported to have perished. No further details were available on this incident.
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September - 10 
In a separate incident in Vavuniya one policeman was injured when LTTE rebels fired mortars at a sentry post at Poovarasankulam. There was no official confirmation of these reports.
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In a separate incident in Vavuniya one policeman was injured when LTTE rebels fired mortars at a sentry post at Poovarasankulam. There was no official confirmation of these reports.
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September - 10 
An independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, citing defence sources in Jaffna, reported that 15 soldiers were killed and 135 others injured during a fresh operation launched by the Sri Lankan army against rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil E
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An independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, citing defence sources in Jaffna, reported that 15 soldiers were killed and 135 others injured during a fresh operation launched by the Sri Lankan army against rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the suburbs of Jaffna on September 10.
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September - 10 
Earlier, on September 10, two rebels had surrendered to security forces at Vavuniya.
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Earlier, on September 10, two rebels had surrendered to security forces at Vavuniya.
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September - 10 
In a delayed report a Tamil independent news source, tamilnet.com stated on September 12 that three soldiers and three policemen were killed when LTTE rebels attacked a security force patrol at Morawewa north-west of Trincomalee on the night of Septe
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In a delayed report a Tamil independent news source, tamilnet.com stated on September 12 that three soldiers and three policemen were killed when LTTE rebels attacked a security force patrol at Morawewa north-west of Trincomalee on the night of September 10. The report was ascribed to the Voice of Tigers, a radio channel run by the LTTE. Three rebels were also killed in the attack. Some arms, ammunition and heavy weaponry were also seized by the rebels.
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September - 10 
In another incident at Allarai, troops launched an attack on identified rebel locations and killed three rebels.
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In another incident at Allarai, troops launched an attack on identified rebel locations and killed three rebels.
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September - 10 
In another incident, two soldiers and a civilian were killed when their vehicle was hit by a Claymore mine blast at Muttur, south of Trincomalee.
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In another incident, two soldiers and a civilian were killed when their vehicle was hit by a Claymore mine blast at Muttur, south of Trincomalee.
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September - 10 
In Batticaloa, one rebel was killed during clashes at Vellaveli.
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In Batticaloa, one rebel was killed during clashes at Vellaveli.
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September - 10 
In Chavakachcheri, troops killed one rebel and injured four others.
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In Chavakachcheri, troops killed one rebel and injured four others.
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September - 10 
Meanwhile, official news sources revealed that on September 10, troops launched operation Rivikirana to expand and consolidate army control in the Columbutharai area. Land, sea and air forces were used in the operation in which more that 70 LTTE rebe
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Meanwhile, official news sources revealed that on September 10, troops launched operation Rivikirana to expand and consolidate army control in the Columbutharai area. Land, sea and air forces were used in the operation in which more that 70 LTTE rebels were reported killed, while 17 security forces personnel, including one officer, were killed and 58 others, including four officers, injured.
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September - 10 
One more rebel was killed in a separate encounter, which ensued when troops confronted a group of rebles in Sarasalai.
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One more rebel was killed in a separate encounter, which ensued when troops confronted a group of rebles in Sarasalai.
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September - 10 
Troops also launched an attack on a rebel position at Welioya and killed two rebels.
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Troops also launched an attack on a rebel position at Welioya and killed two rebels.
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September - 11 
At Bogashandiya near Trincomalee, two rebel suspects blew themselves up on being confronted by two soldiers. All four were killed in the blast. Three policemen were killed and one injured when rebels attacked a police training school at Morawewa in t
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At Bogashandiya near Trincomalee, two rebel suspects blew themselves up on being confronted by two soldiers. All four were killed in the blast. Three policemen were killed and one injured when rebels attacked a police training school at Morawewa in the same area.
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September - 11 
In a delayed report, official sources added that two rebels were killed on September 11, when troops confronted a group of LTTE rebels in Colombuturai. Two bodies of LTTE rebels were recovered from the area during search and clear operations being ca
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In a delayed report, official sources added that two rebels were killed on September 11, when troops confronted a group of LTTE rebels in Colombuturai. Two bodies of LTTE rebels were recovered from the area during search and clear operations being carried out by troops.
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September - 11 
In Trinacomalee area, official sources stated that rebels attacked an army patrol at Surangal, killing three soldiers and injuring four others.
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In Trinacomalee area, official sources stated that rebels attacked an army patrol at Surangal, killing three soldiers and injuring four others.
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September - 11 
Official sources in Sri Lanka reported that in the Batticaloa area, Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) rebels attacked an army patrol at Vavunativu, and killed two soldiers while injuring a third, on September 11. A fourth soldier was reported to
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Official sources in Sri Lanka reported that in the Batticaloa area, Liberation Tigers of Tami Eelam (LTTE) rebels attacked an army patrol at Vavunativu, and killed two soldiers while injuring a third, on September 11. A fourth soldier was reported to be missing after the attack. A Tamil News source, tamilnet.com, reported that one civilian was killed and three others were suspected to have been killed in firing by troop reinforcements which reached the area after the attack. An unspecified number of civilians were reportedly injured during this firing.
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September - 11 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported on September 12, that four rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate encounters at Chavakacheri on September 11. In a third encounter at Muhamalai, troops killed three
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported on September 12, that four rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in two separate encounters at Chavakacheri on September 11. In a third encounter at Muhamalai, troops killed three rebels.
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September - 11 
The source added that, in a separate incident in the same area, one member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (a pro-government Tamil armed group) was killed and another wounded when unidentified gunmen attacked them.
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The source added that, in a separate incident in the same area, one member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (a pro-government Tamil armed group) was killed and another wounded when unidentified gunmen attacked them.
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September - 12 
Earlier, on September 12, rebels launched a mortar attack on an Army camp at Kalkuda, killing one soldier and three civilians.
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Earlier, on September 12, rebels launched a mortar attack on an Army camp at Kalkuda, killing one soldier and three civilians.
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September - 12 
In a similar incident, one rebel was killed at Chavakachcheri.
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In a similar incident, one rebel was killed at Chavakachcheri.
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September - 12 
In a third incident, two rebels were killed when troops fired at them after they attempted to attack with grenades at Tennamaranwadi.
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In a third incident, two rebels were killed when troops fired at them after they attempted to attack with grenades at Tennamaranwadi.
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September - 12 
Meanwhile, official media sources in Sri Lanka stated that two rebels of the LTTE were killed by troops at Chmmani on September 12.
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Meanwhile, official media sources in Sri Lanka stated that two rebels of the LTTE were killed by troops at Chmmani on September 12.
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September - 12 
One soldier was injured when a group of rebels attacked a security force position at Sarasalai South with mortars. The attack was repulsed with heavy artillery fire.
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One soldier was injured when a group of rebels attacked a security force position at Sarasalai South with mortars. The attack was repulsed with heavy artillery fire.
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September - 12 
These sources added that on September 12, two youths were killed by security forces at Aariyampathi near Batticaloa. While security forces maintain that the slain youth were members of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), relatives of t
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These sources added that on September 12, two youths were killed by security forces at Aariyampathi near Batticaloa. While security forces maintain that the slain youth were members of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), relatives of the slain youth asserted that that they had no connection with the LTTE.
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September - 13 
An independent Sri Lankan Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, quoting defence sources, reported that four soldiers were injured when an army bus in which they were travelling was hit by a claymore mine at Sunkaankerny near Batticaloa on September 13.
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An independent Sri Lankan Tamil news source, tamilnet.com, quoting defence sources, reported that four soldiers were injured when an army bus in which they were travelling was hit by a claymore mine at Sunkaankerny near Batticaloa on September 13.
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September - 13 
In the Jaffna Peninsula, official sources stated that troops encountered a group of LTTE rebels at Karadiankadu area, west of Pallai, on September 13. Two rebels were killed in the encounter that followed.
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In the Jaffna Peninsula, official sources stated that troops encountered a group of LTTE rebels at Karadiankadu area, west of Pallai, on September 13. Two rebels were killed in the encounter that followed.
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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 - 13 
Two civilians were reportedly killed by LTTE rebels at Mawelitenna in the Kurulubedda area.
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Two civilians were reportedly killed by LTTE rebels at Mawelitenna in the Kurulubedda area.
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September - 14 
In a delayed report, official media sources in Sri Lanka stated, on September 15, that 15 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed while an unspecified number were injured during separate clashes in Jaffna Peninsula on Septem
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In a delayed report, official media sources in Sri Lanka stated, on September 15, that 15 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed while an unspecified number were injured during separate clashes in Jaffna Peninsula on September 14. Of these, eight rebels were killed when soldiers engaged a rebel group at Arialai. Five rebels were killed when troops detected a rebel bunker near Omanthai and destroyed it. Two rebels were killed by army snipers at Chiviyatheru East. One civilian was killed in the crossfire that occurred when rebels attacked a security force bunker in Kallar.
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September - 14 
In a similar incident, suspected to have been carried out by LTTE rebels, the wife of a deceased policeman was killed at Pesalai in Valaichchenai area. The police man had been killed by the LTTE in 1994.
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In a similar incident, suspected to have been carried out by LTTE rebels, the wife of a deceased policeman was killed at Pesalai in Valaichchenai area. The police man had been killed by the LTTE in 1994.
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September - 14 
In another incident, five soldiers were injured when a bus in which they were travelling hit a claymore mine at Valaichchenai.
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In another incident, five soldiers were injured when a bus in which they were travelling hit a claymore mine at Valaichchenai.
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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 f
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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 - 14 
On the political front, the emergency regulations promulgated by the Sri Lankan President were passed in Parliament on September 14. Though Parliament has been dissolved and fresh elections scheduled for October 10, President Chandrika Kumaratunge, u
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On the political front, the emergency regulations promulgated by the Sri Lankan President were passed in Parliament on September 14. Though Parliament has been dissolved and fresh elections scheduled for October 10, President Chandrika Kumaratunge, using a special provision in the Sri Lankan Constitution, summoned Parliament, which approved the emergency regulations by a majority of 96 votes.
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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
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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 reporte
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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 - 15 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that a bomb explosion occurred outside a hospital in Maradana, Colombo, on the morning of September 15, killing five persons including a policeman. However, an independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com rep
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that a bomb explosion occurred outside a hospital in Maradana, Colombo, on the morning of September 15, killing five persons including a policeman. However, an independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that seven persons were killed and twenty other injured in the blast.Official sources stated that the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber of the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The source, citing eyewitness reports, revealed that police were moving to question a suspect in the area when the suspect detonated a suicide bomb kit. It was suspected that the bomber intended to target a military vehicle, which was passing through the area.
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September - 17 
A fresh offensive was launched by the Sri Lankan Army in the Jaffna peninsula on September 17. The target of the offensive was to gain control over Chavakachcheri town from the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Official media sources sai
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A fresh offensive was launched by the Sri Lankan Army in the Jaffna peninsula on September 17. The target of the offensive was to gain control over Chavakachcheri town from the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Official media sources said that the town has been captured and four army personnel including one officer was killed during the battle. 46 army personnel including three officers were also injured. An unspecified number of LTTE rebels were killed or injured.
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September - 17 
Earlier, on September 17, army snipers killed two rebels in Colombuturai. In another incident, troops engaged a rebel bunker at Karadiannadu and killed one rebel. One solder was injured in the encounter. Two civilians were injured in a mine explosion
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Earlier, on September 17, army snipers killed two rebels in Colombuturai. In another incident, troops engaged a rebel bunker at Karadiannadu and killed one rebel. One solder was injured in the encounter. Two civilians were injured in a mine explosion in Katkovalam area.
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September - 17 
However, an independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com citing LTTE sources in London, has reported that troops had only reached the outskirts of the town and the battle for control of the town was continuing.
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However, an independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com citing LTTE sources in London, has reported that troops had only reached the outskirts of the town and the battle for control of the town was continuing.
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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. 1
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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 - 17 
These sources added that troops recovered 45 bodies of LTTE rebels during search and clear operations after the September 17 army offensive on the LTTE controlled Chavakacheri town.
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These sources added that troops recovered 45 bodies of LTTE rebels during search and clear operations after the September 17 army offensive on the LTTE controlled Chavakacheri town.
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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 
Meanwhile, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has launched a counter-offensive on September 18 in Chavakachcheri after troops reportedly captured the town from the LTTE on September 17. LTTE sources were cited in an independent Tamil news re
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Meanwhile, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has launched a counter-offensive on September 18 in Chavakachcheri after troops reportedly captured the town from the LTTE on September 17. LTTE sources were cited in an independent Tamil news report of taminet.com as saying that an army column in the area suffered heavy casualties in the counter attack and that troops have withdrawn to Sankathanai. The source added that over one hundred soldiers were killed and an unspecified number wounded when troops attempted to move into Chavakachcheri town on September 17.
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September - 18 
Meanwhile, these sources added, Sri Lankan Air Force jets continued with air attacks on September 18 and destroyed four heavy vehicles of the LTTE, suspected to be carrying supplies. Casualties in this attack are yet to be determined. In a separate i
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Meanwhile, these sources added, Sri Lankan Air Force jets continued with air attacks on September 18 and destroyed four heavy vehicles of the LTTE, suspected to be carrying supplies. Casualties in this attack are yet to be determined. In a separate incident, two civilians were injured in a mine explosion in Katkovalam area.
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September - 18 
One rebel surrendered to security forces in Batticaloa.
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One rebel surrendered to security forces in Batticaloa.
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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 t
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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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September - 19 
Rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ambushed an Army vehicle near Vilgamvehera on September 19. Twenty-three army personnel including two officers were killed in the ambush where a claymore mine was used first which was then followed grena
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Rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ambushed an Army vehicle near Vilgamvehera on September 19. Twenty-three army personnel including two officers were killed in the ambush where a claymore mine was used first which was then followed grenades and small arms fire.
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September - 19 
The sources added that, eight rebels and three soldiers were killed during separate attacks by security forces at Colombuthurai, Chemmani, Ponnar and Arialai on September 19. An unspecified number of rebels were injured during these incidents. Six re
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The sources added that, eight rebels and three soldiers were killed during separate attacks by security forces at Colombuthurai, Chemmani, Ponnar and Arialai on September 19. An unspecified number of rebels were injured during these incidents. Six rebels were either killed or injured during another attack at Kilaly.
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September - 20 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported on September 21 that three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed when troops attacked a group of terrorists at Colombuthurai on September 20. Three soldiers were injured in the in
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported on September 21 that three rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed when troops attacked a group of terrorists at Colombuthurai on September 20. Three soldiers were injured in the incident. In another incident at Ekgalara, two rebels were killed and an unspecified number injured. Two civilians were killed in a bomb explosion in a refugee camp at Faisanager.
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September - 21 
Earlier on September 21, three rebels were killed during an encounter with troops in Nagarkovil.
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Earlier on September 21, three rebels were killed during an encounter with troops in Nagarkovil.
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September - 22 
Official Sri Lankan media sources stated that four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were ambushed and killed by troops near Nunavil in Chavakachcheri area on September 22. In another incident, two rebels were killed at Rideepokuna in We
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Official Sri Lankan media sources stated that four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were ambushed and killed by troops near Nunavil in Chavakachcheri area on September 22. In another incident, two rebels were killed at Rideepokuna in Welikanda during a confrontation with troops.
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September - 24 
In an another incident, troops destroyed a rebel bunker in Colombuthurai area. In Mahakachchikuda area, an Army bomb disposal team claimed to have defused an old land mine.
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In an another incident, troops destroyed a rebel bunker in Colombuthurai area. In Mahakachchikuda area, an Army bomb disposal team claimed to have defused an old land mine.
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September - 24 
In Trincomalee, several boats of the rebel (LTTE) were attacked by Sri Lankan navy boats and two rebel boats were destroyed. There were no reports of any casualties.
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In Trincomalee, several boats of the rebel (LTTE) were attacked by Sri Lankan navy boats and two rebel boats were destroyed. There were no reports of any casualties.
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September - 24 
Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that 24 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in separate encounters with the army in Chiviyatheru East, Colombuthurai and Chavakachcheri areas on September 24. Six soldiers susta
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Official Sri Lankan media sources reported that 24 rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in separate encounters with the army in Chiviyatheru East, Colombuthurai and Chavakachcheri areas on September 24. Six soldiers sustained injuries in these encounters.
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September - 26 
According to delayed reports the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed that over 150 Sri Lankan Army troops have been killed and 500 wounded with the launch of Operation Unceasing Waves IV in the Killali-Muhamalai-Nagar Kovil axis on Septem
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According to delayed reports the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) claimed that over 150 Sri Lankan Army troops have been killed and 500 wounded with the launch of Operation Unceasing Waves IV in the Killali-Muhamalai-Nagar Kovil axis on September 26. Nine rebels also lost their lives.
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September - 26 
In another incident, security force sources said that nine soldiers were killed and one injured in a claymore mine blast in Omanthai, about 14 km north of Vavunia on September 26. The blast was set off by the LTTE.
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In another incident, security force sources said that nine soldiers were killed and one injured in a claymore mine blast in Omanthai, about 14 km north of Vavunia on September 26. The blast was set off by the LTTE.
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September - 26 
The Sri Lankan Army killed 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists in Chavakachcheri on Septermber 26. Thirteen Sri Lankan army personnel were killed while 45 were injured in action.
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The Sri Lankan Army killed 17 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists in Chavakachcheri on Septermber 26. Thirteen Sri Lankan army personnel were killed while 45 were injured in action.
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September - 26 
The troops claimed to have repulsed an LTTE attack on Pallai. The Tamil Net reported two civilian deaths and twenty injuries.
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The troops claimed to have repulsed an LTTE attack on Pallai. The Tamil Net reported two civilian deaths and twenty injuries.
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September - 27 
In another incident a terrorist was killed as he tried to enter a police station at Akkaraipattu.
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In another incident a terrorist was killed as he tried to enter a police station at Akkaraipattu.
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September - 27 
On September 27, in two separate encounters in Madduvil, one soldier and one rebel were killed and four others were wounded. On the same day a lone rebel was killed in an encounter in Meesalai south. In the Vedukkanary area, a rebel bunker was destro
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On September 27, in two separate encounters in Madduvil, one soldier and one rebel were killed and four others were wounded. On the same day a lone rebel was killed in an encounter in Meesalai south. In the Vedukkanary area, a rebel bunker was destroyed and three rebels were either killed or seriously wounded.
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September - 28 
In a major combing operation, the troops recovered a large amount of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil North.
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In a major combing operation, the troops recovered a large amount of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil North.
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September - 28 
In Arialai , troops claimed to have destroyed five bunkers and killed twelve rebels.
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In Arialai , troops claimed to have destroyed five bunkers and killed twelve rebels.
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September - 28 
Official media sources reported that twenty-seven soldiers were killed and 112 wounded in an encounter with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Kilali sector on September 28. Sixty rebels also lost their lives.
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Official media sources reported that twenty-seven soldiers were killed and 112 wounded in an encounter with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Kilali sector on September 28. Sixty rebels also lost their lives.
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September - 29 
In another incident on the same day in East of Putur, troops killed two rebels. A lone rebel was killed in the Muhamalai area.
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In another incident on the same day in East of Putur, troops killed two rebels. A lone rebel was killed in the Muhamalai area.
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September - 29 
In four separate encounters in Eluthumadduval area, twelve rebels were killed by the government troops.
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In four separate encounters in Eluthumadduval area, twelve rebels were killed by the government troops.
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September - 29 
In Kilaly, three rebels were killed.
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In Kilaly, three rebels were killed.
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September - 29 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported the recent recovery of two suicide kits with high powered explosives by the police and the army intelligence officials in Colombo and Chilaw. Security forces suspect that the kits were to be used by suicid
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported the recent recovery of two suicide kits with high powered explosives by the police and the army intelligence officials in Colombo and Chilaw. Security forces suspect that the kits were to be used by suicide bombers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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September - 29 
On September 29, troops claimed to have killed two rebels and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil South area.
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On September 29, troops claimed to have killed two rebels and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunitions in Madduvil South area.
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September - 30 
An independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that twenty people including a candidate of the ruling People's Alliance (PA) were killed in suicide bomb attack during an election meeting at Mutur. Forty-five people, including seven policemen
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An independent Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that twenty people including a candidate of the ruling People's Alliance (PA) were killed in suicide bomb attack during an election meeting at Mutur. Forty-five people, including seven policemen were wounded in the incident.
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September - 30 
On September 30, three rebels were killed in separate encounters at Sarasalai and Chavakachcheri areas.
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On September 30, three rebels were killed in separate encounters at Sarasalai and Chavakachcheri areas.
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September - 30 
The news source added that one soldier was killed and five others injured in an LTTE attack in Batticaloa. LTTE has claimed to have sunk an Attack Craft (FAC) of the Sri Lankan Navy on September 30 in the sea off Kalpity island. Two naval personnel w
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The news source added that one soldier was killed and five others injured in an LTTE attack in Batticaloa. LTTE has claimed to have sunk an Attack Craft (FAC) of the Sri Lankan Navy on September 30 in the sea off Kalpity island. Two naval personnel were killed.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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