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December - 1 
According to the pro-LTTE website Tamilnet, two Sri Lanka Police constables were killed in a claymore mine attack by unidentified assailants near the junction of Clock Tower road and Hospital road near Jaffna town on December 1.
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According to the pro-LTTE website Tamilnet, two Sri Lanka Police constables were killed in a claymore mine attack by unidentified assailants near the junction of Clock Tower road and Hospital road near Jaffna town on December 1.
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December - 2 
Pro-LTTE website Tamilnet reported that Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) bombed a civilian settlement in the Mullathivu district on December 2, a day after the unsuccessful attempt on the life of Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber. One civilian was reportedly killed
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Pro-LTTE website Tamilnet reported that Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) bombed a civilian settlement in the Mullathivu district on December 2, a day after the unsuccessful attempt on the life of Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber. One civilian was reportedly killed and three houses were damaged during the aerial raid.
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December - 3 
A soldier, Lance Corporal Ravi Prasanna, who was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE on December 2, succumbed to his injuries in the Jaffna district on December 3, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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A soldier, Lance Corporal Ravi Prasanna, who was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE on December 2, succumbed to his injuries in the Jaffna district on December 3, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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December - 3 
One soldier, Private A.M.H. Athapaththu, was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in Velvettithurai in the Jaffna district on December 2.
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One soldier, Private A.M.H. Athapaththu, was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in Velvettithurai in the Jaffna district on December 2.
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December - 3 
Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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December - 5 
A civilian, Sobamali David, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Point Pedro in the Thumpalai area of Jaffna district on December 5 (today)-morning. Another civilian, John Jegidas, was wounded in the attack.
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A civilian, Sobamali David, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Point Pedro in the Thumpalai area of Jaffna district on December 5 (today)-morning. Another civilian, John Jegidas, was wounded in the attack.
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December - 5 
LTTE cadres shot dead two civilians in the Vavuniya district on December 5.
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LTTE cadres shot dead two civilians in the Vavuniya district on December 5.
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December - 5 
One person, S. Thevarasa, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by unidentified gunmen near a temple at Vadamarachchy in the Jaffna district on December 5.
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One person, S. Thevarasa, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by unidentified gunmen near a temple at Vadamarachchy in the Jaffna district on December 5.
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December - 6 
At least, four civilians were killed and another injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered claymore mine explosions targeting security force (SF) personnel and hit civilians instead, at the Telecommunication Department in the Jaffna district on December 6, reports Colombo
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At least, four civilians were killed and another injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered claymore mine explosions targeting security force (SF) personnel and hit civilians instead, at the Telecommunication Department in the Jaffna district on December 6, reports Colombo page.
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December - 6 
In the same district, at least two soldiers were killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an army tractor at Putukkulam in the Vavuniya district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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In the same district, at least two soldiers were killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an army tractor at Putukkulam in the Vavuniya district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 6 
Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 7 
On the same day, one soldier was injured when the LTTE opened fire on troops at an unspecified place between Maharambakulam and Punthottam in Vavuniya.
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On the same day, one soldier was injured when the LTTE opened fire on troops at an unspecified place between Maharambakulam and Punthottam in Vavuniya.
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December - 7 
The LTTE triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Valvettithurai and Uduppiddy in Jaffna on December 7. However, no casualty was reported.
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The LTTE triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Valvettithurai and Uduppiddy in Jaffna on December 7. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 8 
At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol at Asikulam area in the Vavuniya district on December 8, according to defence ministry sources.
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At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol at Asikulam area in the Vavuniya district on December 8, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 9 
A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Sellaiya Thangarasa, at VadukodaI in the Jaffna district on the same day.
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A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Sellaiya Thangarasa, at VadukodaI in the Jaffna district on the same day.
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December - 9 
Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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December - 10 
At least 2203 civilians had crossed over to the un-cleared areas in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts through Manthai and Uyilankulam checkpoints while an estimated 2539 civilians had arrived in Vavuniya from un-cleared areas from December 1 to December 7 2006, according to defence ministry s
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At least 2203 civilians had crossed over to the un-cleared areas in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts through Manthai and Uyilankulam checkpoints while an estimated 2539 civilians had arrived in Vavuniya from un-cleared areas from December 1 to December 7 2006, according to defence ministry sources. At least, 134 lorry loads of food and other essential items were dispatched to un-cleared areas during the same period.
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December - 10 
Two soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops in the general area of Yakkaru near Point Pedro in Jaffna, according to defence ministry sources.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops in the general area of Yakkaru near Point Pedro in Jaffna, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 11 
A day earlier, an unidentified civilian was shot dead when LTTE cadres opened fire on troops withdrawing to their camp after a search operation in Kokuvil area in the Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, an unidentified civilian was shot dead when LTTE cadres opened fire on troops withdrawing to their camp after a search operation in Kokuvil area in the Jaffna district.
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December - 11 
Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres hurled two hand grenades in succession at an Army duty post in Kokuvil in the Jaffna district.
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Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres hurled two hand grenades in succession at an Army duty post in Kokuvil in the Jaffna district.
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December - 12 
A soldier was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres at a newspaper office in the Jaffna District on December 12, according to defence ministry sources. The soldier was providing security to the Udayan newspaper.
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A soldier was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres at a newspaper office in the Jaffna District on December 12, according to defence ministry sources. The soldier was providing security to the Udayan newspaper.
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December - 12 
On the same day, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion leaving one soldier dead and injuring two others at Kallady area in the Mannar district.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion leaving one soldier dead and injuring two others at Kallady area in the Mannar district.
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December - 13 
On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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December - 13 
On the same day, troops successfully repulsed an attack by the LTTE that used mortars and heavy weapons, in an attempt to infiltrate the populated areas of Neelachchenei and Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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On the same day, troops successfully repulsed an attack by the LTTE that used mortars and heavy weapons, in an attempt to infiltrate the populated areas of Neelachchenei and Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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December - 13 
Two soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the troop’s station at Arialai in the Jaffna district on December 13.
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Two soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the troop’s station at Arialai in the Jaffna district on December 13.
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December - 14 
A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 16 
A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 16 
On December 16, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres using small arms attacked Special Task Force troops on duty at Ydawewa (Giants Tank) in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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On December 16, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres using small arms attacked Special Task Force troops on duty at Ydawewa (Giants Tank) in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 17 
Four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahar Manickavasagar, in the Vepankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahar Manickavasagar, in the Vepankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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December - 17 
On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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December - 17 
Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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December - 17 
Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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December - 19 
At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been killed and we are trying to figure out their identities
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At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been killed and we are trying to figure out their identities," said a police official.
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December - 20 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor in the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor in the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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December - 20 
On December 20 (today), LTTE cadres attacked a military checkpoint in Mannar district, killing a soldier. "They (rebels) threw a hand grenade and opened fire at the checkpoint in Mannar," said Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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On December 20 (today), LTTE cadres attacked a military checkpoint in Mannar district, killing a soldier. "They (rebels) threw a hand grenade and opened fire at the checkpoint in Mannar," said Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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December - 20 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed an alleged LTTE factory that produced arms, ammunition and mines at Pudukaduirippu in the Mullaittivu district on December 20. The military described it as a successful operation. Commenting on the Air Force bombing, the LTTE said the SLAF bombed a civilian set
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed an alleged LTTE factory that produced arms, ammunition and mines at Pudukaduirippu in the Mullaittivu district on December 20. The military described it as a successful operation. Commenting on the Air Force bombing, the LTTE said the SLAF bombed a civilian settlement in Mullaittivu. "Some houses were damaged and no casualties have been reported so far," it said. It also accused the Government of attempting to disrupt the final funeral rites of the outfit’s theoretician Anton Balasingham.
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December - 20 
Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, two claymore
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Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, two claymore mine stands, two belt orders, one OG uniforms and 32 meter long detonator code.
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December - 20 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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December - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Anthonypillai Pirabakaran, close to Athiady temple on the Thondamanaru-Valvetithurai road at Vavettithurai in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Anthonypillai Pirabakaran, close to Athiady temple on the Thondamanaru-Valvetithurai road at Vavettithurai in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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December - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Thangarasa Tharmakulasingham, at Vallaiveli along the Valavai-Thondaimanaru road in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district on December 20, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Thangarasa Tharmakulasingham, at Vallaiveli along the Valavai-Thondaimanaru road in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district on December 20, reports Tamil Net.
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December - 21 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Vathiri Army detachment in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Vathiri Army detachment in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 21 
On December 21, one home guard sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, a soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Jaffna district.
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On December 21, one home guard sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, a soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Jaffna district.
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December - 21 
Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) handed over the dead body of a civilian to Vavuniya hospital on December 21, claiming the youth was killed in a fight between the SLA and the LTTE on December 20 at Nedunkulam in the Kidachoori area when five LTTE cadres entered 50 meters
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Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) handed over the dead body of a civilian to Vavuniya hospital on December 21, claiming the youth was killed in a fight between the SLA and the LTTE on December 20 at Nedunkulam in the Kidachoori area when five LTTE cadres entered 50 meters into SLA held area.
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December - 21 
Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit cadre along with ammunition and two bombs and cord
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Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit cadre along with ammunition and two bombs and cord often used to detonate them.
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December - 21 
SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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December - 21 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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December - 22 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets bombed an LTTE camp south of Puthukudyrippu in the Mullaitivu district on December 22. Military sources said that after identifying this LTTE camp, the Air Force conducted the air raids causing heavy damages to the camp. Meanwhile, Tamil Net confirming the report
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets bombed an LTTE camp south of Puthukudyrippu in the Mullaitivu district on December 22. Military sources said that after identifying this LTTE camp, the Air Force conducted the air raids causing heavy damages to the camp. Meanwhile, Tamil Net confirming the report said that SLAF Kfir jets bombed a Mullaitivu suburb.
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December - 22 
Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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December - 24 
At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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December - 24 
One civilian, Sinnathamby Ketheeswaran, was killed and another one sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire on them along Kachai Road at Kodikamam in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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One civilian, Sinnathamby Ketheeswaran, was killed and another one sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire on them along Kachai Road at Kodikamam in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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December - 25 
A day earlier, four civilians, including two female, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at an Army checkpoint in the Kayts junction area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, four civilians, including two female, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at an Army checkpoint in the Kayts junction area of Jaffna district.
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December - 25 
On December 25 (today), LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Mannar Church Police Post, killing One Police Constable and injuring three others.
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On December 25 (today), LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Mannar Church Police Post, killing One Police Constable and injuring three others.
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December - 25 
On the same day, unidentified assailants attacked a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sentry point along the Vathiry- Uduppiddy road at Navindil in the Vadamarachchy area of Jaffna district, killing one SLA soldier and injured another one, the Website added.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants attacked a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sentry point along the Vathiry- Uduppiddy road at Navindil in the Vadamarachchy area of Jaffna district, killing one SLA soldier and injured another one, the Website added.
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December - 25 
Three soldiers, identified as Lance Corporal P.A.A. Pushpa Kumara, Private H.R. Dayarathna Bandara, and Private A.M.P.K. Ariyarathne were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army patrol in the Kudamiyan north area of Jaffna district o
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Three soldiers, identified as Lance Corporal P.A.A. Pushpa Kumara, Private H.R. Dayarathna Bandara, and Private A.M.P.K. Ariyarathne were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army patrol in the Kudamiyan north area of Jaffna district on December 25.
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December - 26 
A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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December - 27 
A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured one Police personnel at Nelukkulama in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured one Police personnel at Nelukkulama in the Vavuniya district.
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December - 27 
On the same day, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a People's Liberation of Tamil Eelam office in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a People's Liberation of Tamil Eelam office in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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December - 27 
Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area on December 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area on December 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 27 
Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area.
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Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area.
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December - 27 
Troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker constructed in the Kannathivu area of Jaffna district using heavy weapons. The LTTE bunker was completely destroyed in the attack. However, no casualties were reported n all these incidents
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Troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker constructed in the Kannathivu area of Jaffna district using heavy weapons. The LTTE bunker was completely destroyed in the attack. However, no casualties were reported n all these incidents
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December - 27 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December 27. During subsequent search operations, troops re
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December 27. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and one Global Positioning System along with the two dead bodies of the LTTE cadres.
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December - 28 
Three soldiers were killed and an equal number of them were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district on December 28, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Three soldiers were killed and an equal number of them were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district on December 28, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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December - 29 
A 19-year-old schoolboy was injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a sentry point of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Manthikai area of Jaffna district.
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A 19-year-old schoolboy was injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a sentry point of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Manthikai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 29 
In the Northern Nagar Kovil area, LTTE cadres opened mortar and small arms fire towards SFs, injuring one soldier.
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In the Northern Nagar Kovil area, LTTE cadres opened mortar and small arms fire towards SFs, injuring one soldier.
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December - 29 
Troops retaliated when a group of about eight LTTE cadres opened small arms fire towards a mobile patrol of the troops at Janakapura area in the Welioya region. Unconfirmed reports said at least three LTTE cadres may have died in the retaliatory fire.
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Troops retaliated when a group of about eight LTTE cadres opened small arms fire towards a mobile patrol of the troops at Janakapura area in the Welioya region. Unconfirmed reports said at least three LTTE cadres may have died in the retaliatory fire.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Pro
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On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds and one 81-mm round in the from the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops kill one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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On December 30, troops kill one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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December - 31 
on December 31, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Kilaly area, injuring four soldiers. It is suspected that security forces killed at least two LTTE cadres in the retaliatory fire.
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on December 31, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Kilaly area, injuring four soldiers. It is suspected that security forces killed at least two LTTE cadres in the retaliatory fire.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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