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March - 1 
20 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a LTTE sea attack by destroying three boats in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 1, according to Hindustan Times. The Defence Ministry said the LTTE launched 15 boats, including four suicide craft, assisted with simultaneous heavy mortar
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20 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a LTTE sea attack by destroying three boats in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 1, according to Hindustan Times. The Defence Ministry said the LTTE launched 15 boats, including four suicide craft, assisted with simultaneous heavy mortar fire at the SFs directed from the declared 'no fire zone' in the region. "LTTE rebels suffered another defeat at Mullaitivu, when 55 Div troops thwarted an rebel offensive attempt North of Puthumathalan by destroying 2 LTTE boats while damaging another in a separate incident," the defence ministry said, adding, “Heavy fighting was reported in the area between security forces and LTTE since last morning till evening. At least 20 rebels were killed in the clashes." Intercepted LTTE communication confirmed heavy damages to the outfit and the ministry added that senior LTTE leaders, including Soosai and Lawrence, had commanded the attack. The Ministry also said soldiers faced heavy resistance from the LTTE cadres who "seemed to have placed all their heavy artillery and mortar guns in the No Fire Zone (NFZ) demarcated for the civilians". One female cadre of the outfit, in the wake of Army operations, committed suicide by detonating a suicide jacket while others went into hiding, added a Sri Lanka Army report.
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March - 1 
At least 10 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on March 1 when artillery shells fell inside a Government-designated "safe zone" in the Mullaitivu District, said Dr. Thurairaja Varatharajah, a health official, according to Associated Press. Varatharajah said six people died at a makeshift
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At least 10 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded on March 1 when artillery shells fell inside a Government-designated "safe zone" in the Mullaitivu District, said Dr. Thurairaja Varatharajah, a health official, according to Associated Press. Varatharajah said six people died at a makeshift hospital and he saw four more bodies scattered among the huts of displaced people. He said 48 wounded civilians, mostly suffering burns from the exploding shells, were also admitted to the hospital. It was unclear who fired the shells, Varatharajah said, however, adding that they appeared to have come from an area where Government forces are stationed.
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At least 122 civilians were killed in continued artillery attacks by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and bombardment by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Mullaitivu District during the past 72 hours, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 45 civilians were killed when th
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At least 122 civilians were killed in continued artillery attacks by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and bombardment by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Mullaitivu District during the past 72 hours, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 45 civilians were killed when the SLA fired artillery shells within the 'safety zone' at Mullivaaykkaal, Valaignarmadam, Pokkanai, Maaththalan and the adjoining Iranaippaalai areas on March 2. Earlier on March 1, around 37 civilians were killed while on February 28 around 40 people died in SLA artillery attack and SLAF bombardment.
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March - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) in the Vishvamadu area recovered one Rocket Propeller Gun bomb, 1000 anti-personnel mine (APM) fuses, 23 T-56 magazines, 20hand grenades, two hundred and seventy 120-mm mortar bombs, three claymore bombs of 12.5 kilograms, five kilograms and 7.5 kilograms, 18 kilograms of C-4
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Security Forces (SFs) in the Vishvamadu area recovered one Rocket Propeller Gun bomb, 1000 anti-personnel mine (APM) fuses, 23 T-56 magazines, 20hand grenades, two hundred and seventy 120-mm mortar bombs, three claymore bombs of 12.5 kilograms, five kilograms and 7.5 kilograms, 18 kilograms of C-4 explosives, 900 rounds of T-56 ammunition, seventy-six 81-mm mortar shells, three Arul type bombs, two 60-mm mortar bombs, one TNT bomb, five radio set pairs, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, one 120-mm mortar improvised explosive devices, 28 APMs, one lathe machine, two LTTE uniforms, one pressure mine, 500 of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition and 15 detonator cords.
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March - 1 
Three APMs, three caps, one LTTE pack, one pouch, one sleeping bag and 262 rounds of MPMG ammunition were recovered by the SFs from the Malawi area. On the same day, one map was recovered from the Udayarkattikkulam area.
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Three APMs, three caps, one LTTE pack, one pouch, one sleeping bag and 262 rounds of MPMG ammunition were recovered by the SFs from the Malawi area. On the same day, one map was recovered from the Udayarkattikkulam area.
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March - 1 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and a civilian were killed when he prevented a LTTE attempt to abduct children from the No Fire Zone, according to Daily News. The civilian grabbed the firearm of one of the three militants, who came to abduct children, and fired at the abducto
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and a civilian were killed when he prevented a LTTE attempt to abduct children from the No Fire Zone, according to Daily News. The civilian grabbed the firearm of one of the three militants, who came to abduct children, and fired at the abductors. In the ensuing gun-battle, the civilian and all the three militants died.
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March - 2 
On March 2, a LTTE woman-suicide bomber blew herself up in the Vannakulam area, to the east of Elephant Pass and to the south of Vettalaikerny, when the 55th Division troops attempted to go closer to her on suspicion.
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On March 2, a LTTE woman-suicide bomber blew herself up in the Vannakulam area, to the east of Elephant Pass and to the south of Vettalaikerny, when the 55th Division troops attempted to go closer to her on suspicion.
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March - 2 
On the same day, troops in Vishvamadu area recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including three T-56 weapons, three sniper weapons, 16 hand grenades, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, 17 claymore mines, 362 pounder bombs, 12 kilograms of Try-Nitro Toluene explosives, 20 improvised explosive
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On the same day, troops in Vishvamadu area recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition, including three T-56 weapons, three sniper weapons, 16 hand grenades, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun, 17 claymore mines, 362 pounder bombs, 12 kilograms of Try-Nitro Toluene explosives, 20 improvised explosive devices, 62 anti-personnel mines, six hundred and five 81-mm mortar bombs, two 60-mm mortar bombs, 57 detonators, and 30 Arul bombs. Similarly, a large boat of 40 feet in length and 20 feet in width, two suicide jackets and a large number of claymore mines was recovered from Ampalavanpokkanai.
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March - 2 
The Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) main highway was re-opened on February 2 by the SFs after almost after 23 years. The Media Center for National Security said that following the re-opening the first batch of Army soldiers commenced a journey on this road from Anuradhapura to Jaffna. This is the first time the
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The Jaffna-Kandy (A-9) main highway was re-opened on February 2 by the SFs after almost after 23 years. The Media Center for National Security said that following the re-opening the first batch of Army soldiers commenced a journey on this road from Anuradhapura to Jaffna. This is the first time the A-9 highway re-opened completely under the full control of Government. Although the road has been re-opened for SFs, there is no civilian movement since the SFs and few Non-Government Organizations are currently de-mining some areas surrounding the highway. The A-9 highway had been closed for the last two decades for civilians as some segments on the road, from Omanthai in Vavuniya to Muhamalai in Jaffna, were under the LTTE control.
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March - 2 
The SFs continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Kevil, south of Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Pattikkarai areas inflicting heavy casualties among the militants. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in LTTE small arms and mortar fire.
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The SFs continued their attacks on LTTE camps in the Kevil, south of Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Pattikkarai areas inflicting heavy casualties among the militants. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in LTTE small arms and mortar fire.
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March - 2 
The Voice of Tigers, ‘official radio’ of the LTTE, said on March 1 that the Sri Lankan armed forces have killed 2,018 Tamil civilians in January and February in Wanni and that 700 of the victims were children.
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The Voice of Tigers, ‘official radio’ of the LTTE, said on March 1 that the Sri Lankan armed forces have killed 2,018 Tamil civilians in January and February in Wanni and that 700 of the victims were children.
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March - 3 
At least 73 civilians were killed and more than 160 others wounded inside the 'Safety Zone' in the Mullaitivu District as Sri Lanka Army fired artillery shells and the Sri Lanka Air Force dropped bombs on March 3, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. More than 1
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At least 73 civilians were killed and more than 160 others wounded inside the 'Safety Zone' in the Mullaitivu District as Sri Lanka Army fired artillery shells and the Sri Lanka Air Force dropped bombs on March 3, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. More than 160 civilians have sustained injuries. The report said that Maaththalan, Pokkani, Iranaippaalai and Muliivaaykkaal were the areas which came under military attack.
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March - 3 
At Udayankattu village, the SFs recovered three 130-mm artillery guns, one 122-mm artillery gun, six 122-mm artillery trailers, two large artillery shells, a large stock of T-56 and Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), mortar shells, hand grenades, anti-personnel mines (APMs), detonators, detonators c
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At Udayankattu village, the SFs recovered three 130-mm artillery guns, one 122-mm artillery gun, six 122-mm artillery trailers, two large artillery shells, a large stock of T-56 and Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), mortar shells, hand grenades, anti-personnel mines (APMs), detonators, detonators codes, claymore mines and a stock of explosives.
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March - 3 
In the deep jungles of Vishvamadu area, the SFs found a LTTE mass-scale mortar and bomb manufacturing factory that used metal, granite, iron and chemicals for production of explosives. Dummies of mortar bombs, APMs, anti-tank mines, land mines, time bombs, claymore mines and many other different exp
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In the deep jungles of Vishvamadu area, the SFs found a LTTE mass-scale mortar and bomb manufacturing factory that used metal, granite, iron and chemicals for production of explosives. Dummies of mortar bombs, APMs, anti-tank mines, land mines, time bombs, claymore mines and many other different explosive devices, along with large lathe machines, other machines used for production of various armaments were recovered from inside the factory.
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March - 3 
On the same day, 362 hand grenades, fifty one 60-mm mortar bombs, 54 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 485 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-56 magazine, one radio set, one battery, 11 map, one tripod, one MPMG ammunition drum, eight Bangalore torpedoes, two claymore mines weighing about 11.5 kilograms
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On the same day, 362 hand grenades, fifty one 60-mm mortar bombs, 54 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 485 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one T-56 magazine, one radio set, one battery, 11 map, one tripod, one MPMG ammunition drum, eight Bangalore torpedoes, two claymore mines weighing about 11.5 kilograms each, one claymore mine weighing about 15 kilograms, five claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms each, two anti-tank mines, 55 APMs, 178 LTTE medals, one claymore mine of about 1.5 kilograms, one pistol cover, 23 pouches, seven 81-mm mortar bombs, one thermo baric weapon, 95 LTTE identity cards, one LTTE pack, 19 injection needles, two outboard motors, 81 CDs, 37 LTTE photographs, 457 bags of rice and 1000 body bags was recovered by the SFs from the Vishvamadu area.
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March - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last stronghold and strategic Puthukuduiruppu town in the Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 3 following clashes in which an unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed. Military spokesman Brigadier Uday
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Security Forces (SFs) captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last stronghold and strategic Puthukuduiruppu town in the Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 3 following clashes in which an unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara told Daily News that troops attached to the 58th Division advancing from the northern region and troops of the 53rd Division entering from southern end of the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road joined each other after entering the Puthukuduiruppu town centre and took over the entire Puthukuduiruppu junction area. “Troops captured the entire Puthukuduiruppu town after a week’s prolonged fighting,” he said, adding, troops were marching forward to the East of Puthukuduiruppu to liberate the Puthukkudiyiruppu East. With the fall of Puthukkudiyiruppu, the LTTE is confined to some jungle pockets in Mullaitivu and as per military estimates, the area under LTTE control is now below 50 square kilometres, adds The Hindu.
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March - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued nine displaced civilians from the ‘Safe Zone’ area across Mullaitivu lagoon on March 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. LTTE militants reportedly stormed the ‘Safe Zone’ and begun abducting minors from the area, despite protests by displaced civilians living there. Nine persons
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued nine displaced civilians from the ‘Safe Zone’ area across Mullaitivu lagoon on March 3, reports Sri Lanka Army. LTTE militants reportedly stormed the ‘Safe Zone’ and begun abducting minors from the area, despite protests by displaced civilians living there. Nine persons, including two young boys, in the ‘Safe Zone’ jumped on a locally-made craft and attempted to escape despite the militants’ gunfire. They eventually sailed towards Ellamulavaikkal but their craft capsized and all of them fell into Mullaitivu seas. They were, subsequently, rescued by the SFs.
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March - 3 
SFs recovered two pointed rocket-type experimental bombs, of 10 feet in height with a separate launcher, which could go up as high as 300 meters when ignited from the Udayankattu, Sangarapuram and Vishvamadu areas. Each bomb could accommodate 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives inside when in use, with
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SFs recovered two pointed rocket-type experimental bombs, of 10 feet in height with a separate launcher, which could go up as high as 300 meters when ignited from the Udayankattu, Sangarapuram and Vishvamadu areas. Each bomb could accommodate 200 kilograms of C-4 explosives inside when in use, with the support of the separate barrel launcher that was also discovered. SFs also recovered an artillery gun during subsequent search operations in these areas.
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March - 3 
Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bomb containing high explosives, two anti-tank RPG bombs containing high explosives, 250 grams of C-4 explosives, two claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms each, three RPG bombs, five hand grenades, one detonator code, two pouches, two b
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Troops also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bomb containing high explosives, two anti-tank RPG bombs containing high explosives, 250 grams of C-4 explosives, two claymore mines weighing about 2.5 kilograms each, three RPG bombs, five hand grenades, one detonator code, two pouches, two batteries, two water cans, four backpacks, 10 Magee noodles packets and some canned food from Vannakulam. At Puthirani, the SFs recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 20 rounds of T-56 ammunition, two RPG bombs containing high explosives, three RPG chargers, five hand grenades, 28 detonators, three 9-V batteries, one torch battery, one I-com radio set, eight field dressings, four socks pairs, some food items and medicines. Similarly, troops in Mullaitivu town recovered one T-56 weapon, one RPG pouch, two RPG bombs and four hand grenades.
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March - 4 
On March 3, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishvamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Kattikulam, Mudaliyarkulam and Malawi areas recovered the dead bodies of seven other militants along with one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), produced with the help of a 60 mm mortar bomb, seven
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On March 3, troops conducting search and clear operations in the Vishvamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu south, Kattikulam, Mudaliyarkulam and Malawi areas recovered the dead bodies of seven other militants along with one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), produced with the help of a 60 mm mortar bomb, seven T-56 weapons, 550 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, eight RPG bombs, one 60-mm mortar bomb, one I-com set, two hand grenades, two anti-personnel mines, one IED and 18 fuses.
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March - 4 
The SFs at Mahavilankulam recovered one MPMG, two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), three hand grenades, two remote controllers of claymores, one telescope of a sniper gun, two radio sets and two man packs. One LTTE militant also surrendered to the SFs at the same place
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The SFs at Mahavilankulam recovered one MPMG, two T-56 weapons, four T-56 magazines, one Light Machine Gun (LMG), three hand grenades, two remote controllers of claymores, one telescope of a sniper gun, two radio sets and two man packs. One LTTE militant also surrendered to the SFs at the same place.
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March - 4 
Toops recovered one body amour, one T-56 magazine and 14 anti-personnel mines (APM) during search and clear operations at Kiranchi in Kilinochchi on March 4.
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Toops recovered one body amour, one T-56 magazine and 14 anti-personnel mines (APM) during search and clear operations at Kiranchi in Kilinochchi on March 4.
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March - 4 
Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Kevil area and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with seven T-56 weapons, two magazines, two Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one MPMG tripod, two 12.7-mm weapons, one 60-mm mortar bomb, five Arul bombs, two I-com sets and
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Troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Kevil area and subsequently recovered the dead bodies of three militants along with seven T-56 weapons, two magazines, two Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one MPMG tripod, two 12.7-mm weapons, one 60-mm mortar bomb, five Arul bombs, two I-com sets and one Hero Honda motor bicycle from the nearby Chalai area. Similarly, the Security Forces (SFs) found three RPG bombs with powerful explosives, four man packs, some field-dressings and a stock of dry rations from the Chundikulam area.
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March - 4 
Troops recovered some arms and ammunition along with musical instruments from the LTTE vacated strongholds at Udayarkattukulam area in Mullaitivu on March 4. The report adds that musical instruments may have been used by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and his senior associates for entertainme
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Troops recovered some arms and ammunition along with musical instruments from the LTTE vacated strongholds at Udayarkattukulam area in Mullaitivu on March 4. The report adds that musical instruments may have been used by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran and his senior associates for entertainment.
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March - 5 
184 civilians escaping from the LTTE-held uncleared areas in Mullaitivu reached Chalai seeking protection from the Army. They were later handed over to the civil authorities in Jaffna to be sent to the Internally Displaced Persons centres.
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184 civilians escaping from the LTTE-held uncleared areas in Mullaitivu reached Chalai seeking protection from the Army. They were later handed over to the civil authorities in Jaffna to be sent to the Internally Displaced Persons centres.
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March - 5 
22 more fleeing civilians, including seven males, seven females, four boys and four girls from Mullaittivu area arrived at Koddadai and Pokkanaimaddal areas on March 5.
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22 more fleeing civilians, including seven males, seven females, four boys and four girls from Mullaittivu area arrived at Koddadai and Pokkanaimaddal areas on March 5.
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March - 5 March - 6
A total of two 213 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) leaving their homesteads in LTTE-held areas in Mullaittivu arrived in Security Forces-held areas on March 5 and 6. The exodus of 77 males, 70 females, 37 boys and 29 girls reached the troops in the general areas of Munai in Jaffna, Kokuvil, Chu
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A total of two 213 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) leaving their homesteads in LTTE-held areas in Mullaittivu arrived in Security Forces-held areas on March 5 and 6. The exodus of 77 males, 70 females, 37 boys and 29 girls reached the troops in the general areas of Munai in Jaffna, Kokuvil, Chundikulam, Nalliyathannikeduvai and Kevil in Mullaittivu seeking protection against LTTE atrocities.
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March - 5 
The LTTE directed artillery and heavy fire from Vellamullivaikkal area inside the demarcated ‘Safe Zone’ in Mullaittivu. The LTTE artillery guns positioned inside the ‘Safe Zone’ at first directed four 122 mm- rounds around 1.10 p.m. on March 5 and they fell into Oddusudan area. Later, the militanst
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The LTTE directed artillery and heavy fire from Vellamullivaikkal area inside the demarcated ‘Safe Zone’ in Mullaittivu. The LTTE artillery guns positioned inside the ‘Safe Zone’ at first directed four 122 mm- rounds around 1.10 p.m. on March 5 and they fell into Oddusudan area. Later, the militanst again fired three more artillery rounds of the same calibre targeting the troops in the same area. The digital electronic devices and radar interceptors further confirmed that both artillery firings had been initiated from a location between Velayanmadam and Karayanmullivaikkal in the middle of the ‘Safe Zone’ where displaced civilians were living.
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March - 5 
The LTTE militants opened fire on 15 civilians when they were secretly vacating uncleared areas to move into Puthukuddiirippu cleared areas, resulting in the death of one elderly woman on March 5. Six others also sustained injuries in the attack.
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The LTTE militants opened fire on 15 civilians when they were secretly vacating uncleared areas to move into Puthukuddiirippu cleared areas, resulting in the death of one elderly woman on March 5. Six others also sustained injuries in the attack.
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March - 5 
Troops foiled the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) attempt with human shield by killing around 50 LTTE militants at Puthukkudiyiruppu area in Mullaitivu on March 5, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. 50 other militants and several soldiers were wounded in the counter-insurgency operation.
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Troops foiled the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) attempt with human shield by killing around 50 LTTE militants at Puthukkudiyiruppu area in Mullaitivu on March 5, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. 50 other militants and several soldiers were wounded in the counter-insurgency operation. Troops recovered dead bodies of 33 LTTE cadres, 33 T-56 weapons, four Light Machine Guns (LMG), one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), three 60-mm mortar launchers, five I-com radio sets, three disposable Rocket Propeller Guns (RPG), 13 packs, three Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and five compasses from the incident site.
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March - 6 
Confrontations between the troops and militants occurred in Pudukudiyiruppu area on March 6 causing more damages to militants. Troops later recovered dead body of one militant, four T-56 Assault rifles, one I- Com set and three underground containers.
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Confrontations between the troops and militants occurred in Pudukudiyiruppu area on March 6 causing more damages to militants. Troops later recovered dead body of one militant, four T-56 Assault rifles, one I- Com set and three underground containers.
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March - 6 
On March 6, the militants opened fire and killed three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and injured two more when they were escaping to cleared areas in boats.
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On March 6, the militants opened fire and killed three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and injured two more when they were escaping to cleared areas in boats.
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March - 6 
The dead bodies of two LTTE militants and two T-56 weapons ware recovered from Puthumatalan area.
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The dead bodies of two LTTE militants and two T-56 weapons ware recovered from Puthumatalan area.
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March - 6 
Three civilians were killed and one more was wounded at Chalai area in Mullaittivu on March 6, when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on them who were fleeing from the ‘Safe Zone’ area on six boats to avoid LTTE atrocities, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Three civilians were killed and one more was wounded at Chalai area in Mullaittivu on March 6, when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on them who were fleeing from the ‘Safe Zone’ area on six boats to avoid LTTE atrocities, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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March - 6 
Troops conducting search operations recovered one bus and 600 kilograms of TNT explosives in two barrels from Uddayarkattu area on March 6. Troops also recovered a repeater shot gun from Polgolla area in Kandy on the same day.
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Troops conducting search operations recovered one bus and 600 kilograms of TNT explosives in two barrels from Uddayarkattu area on March 6. Troops also recovered a repeater shot gun from Polgolla area in Kandy on the same day.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered 15 LTTE chargers and seven fuses during a search operation at Kevil area in Chalai.
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Troops recovered 15 LTTE chargers and seven fuses during a search operation at Kevil area in Chalai.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered a claymore mine from Karakathivu area in Mullaitivu and 13 anti personnel mines, 12 anti-personnel mine fuses, two RPG bombs, four 81 mm mortar bombs, one 60-mm mortar bomb and tin of explosive from Alankulam and Akkarayakulam areas on March 6.
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Troops recovered a claymore mine from Karakathivu area in Mullaitivu and 13 anti personnel mines, 12 anti-personnel mine fuses, two RPG bombs, four 81 mm mortar bombs, one 60-mm mortar bomb and tin of explosive from Alankulam and Akkarayakulam areas on March 6.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered a massive haul of arms, ammunition and explosives abandoned by the LTTE militants at different locations in Visuamadu and Thamarakulam areas during search and clear operations.
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Troops recovered a massive haul of arms, ammunition and explosives abandoned by the LTTE militants at different locations in Visuamadu and Thamarakulam areas during search and clear operations.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered arms, ammunition and other equipments in the general areas of Mallavi, Olumadu, Alankulam, Puthukuddiyirippu and Udayarkattukulam areas.
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Troops recovered arms, ammunition and other equipments in the general areas of Mallavi, Olumadu, Alankulam, Puthukuddiyirippu and Udayarkattukulam areas.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered four T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules and 206 T-56 ammunitions in the general area of Kokuvil.
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Troops recovered four T-56 weapons, two cyanide capsules and 206 T-56 ammunitions in the general area of Kokuvil.
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March - 6 
Troops recovered two hand grenades, 10 81-mm mortar bombs, 210 T-56 ammunition, two hand grenades, one pouch, one magazine, one MPMG link and 151 anti personnel mines from Olumadhu, Mudaliyarkulam and Kokavil areas on March 6.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades, 10 81-mm mortar bombs, 210 T-56 ammunition, two hand grenades, one pouch, one magazine, one MPMG link and 151 anti personnel mines from Olumadhu, Mudaliyarkulam and Kokavil areas on March 6.
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March - 7 
A confrontation between the troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants occurred in the general areas of Puthumathalan and Pallaimatahalan, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops later recovered dead bodies of seven militants, six T-56 assault rifles, one Multi Purpose Machin
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A confrontation between the troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants occurred in the general areas of Puthumathalan and Pallaimatahalan, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops later recovered dead bodies of seven militants, six T-56 assault rifles, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), 40 RPG bombs, 20 hand grenades and 114 anti personnel mines from the area.
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March - 7 March - 8
About 485 civilians escaped from the clutches of LTTE and reached the Army controlled areas of Munani, Champianpattu, Vettalaikeni and Chundikulam and sought protection from the troops on March 7. In addition, 45 civilians from the uncleared area in Mullaitivu reached the Puthukkudiyiruppu east Defe
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About 485 civilians escaped from the clutches of LTTE and reached the Army controlled areas of Munani, Champianpattu, Vettalaikeni and Chundikulam and sought protection from the troops on March 7. In addition, 45 civilians from the uncleared area in Mullaitivu reached the Puthukkudiyiruppu east Defence Line on March 8. Those civilians on their way to SFs-held areas were fired upon by the LTTE militants, in which a 17-year old girl sustained injuries.
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March - 7 
Clashes between the troops and LTTE militants took place in Chalai, Pattikkirai and Puthukkudiyiruppu east leading to unspecified casualties for the outfit on March 7. One silencer gun, six T-56 weapons, thirty-six magazines, two Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, eleven hand grenades, one Multi Purp
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Clashes between the troops and LTTE militants took place in Chalai, Pattikkirai and Puthukkudiyiruppu east leading to unspecified casualties for the outfit on March 7. One silencer gun, six T-56 weapons, thirty-six magazines, two Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, eleven hand grenades, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) link, a stock of MPMG ammunitions, two bags of explosive, some LTTE uniform items, canned food and medicine were recovered by troops from the incident sites.
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March - 7 
Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the general area of Thamarakulam on March 6. The militants fled the area with heavy casualties leaving their weapons and other items behind. The dead body of a militant, one weapon with silencer, fifty-seven rounds of ammunition, one I- Com set, two Roc
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Troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the general area of Thamarakulam on March 6. The militants fled the area with heavy casualties leaving their weapons and other items behind. The dead body of a militant, one weapon with silencer, fifty-seven rounds of ammunition, one I- Com set, two Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPGs) bombs, two RPG chargers, 2kg of C-4 explosives, four detonators, one Argus type bomb, two packs, one combat kit, ration and medical items were recovered in the subsequent search operation.
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March - 7 
Troops engaged in a search operation north of Mavilaru recovered one APM on March 7.
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Troops engaged in a search operation north of Mavilaru recovered one APM on March 7.
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March - 7 
Troops engaged in search and clear operations in Visuamadu area were attacked by a group of LTTE militants on March 7. While the attack was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs), dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by the troops during subsequent search operations. Ten 60-mm mortar bombs,
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Troops engaged in search and clear operations in Visuamadu area were attacked by a group of LTTE militants on March 7. While the attack was repulsed by the Security Forces (SFs), dead bodies of eight militants were recovered by the troops during subsequent search operations. Ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 29 60-mm mortar cartridges, three Arul bombs, one T-56 weapon, 32 magazines, and 54 hand grenades were also recovered from the area.
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March - 7 
Troops in a search operation followed by clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in Puthukkudiyiruppu, recovered dead bodies of 19 militants, 18 T-56 weapons, one heavy machine gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, three Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs and five I-com sets
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Troops in a search operation followed by clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in Puthukkudiyiruppu, recovered dead bodies of 19 militants, 18 T-56 weapons, one heavy machine gun, one 40-mm grenade launcher, three Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs and five I-com sets on March 7, according to the Sri Lanka Army.
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March - 8 
SFs also recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres, 15 T-56 weapons, one MPMG, 16 hand grenades, one bowzer, one communication set, one claymore mine, one Out Board Motor, 20 m detonator codes, LTTE uniforms and 250 rounds of T-56 of ammunition during from Visuamadu, Kachchilamadu, Komanthurai east a
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SFs also recovered dead bodies of two LTTE cadres, 15 T-56 weapons, one MPMG, 16 hand grenades, one bowzer, one communication set, one claymore mine, one Out Board Motor, 20 m detonator codes, LTTE uniforms and 250 rounds of T-56 of ammunition during from Visuamadu, Kachchilamadu, Komanthurai east and Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 8.
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March - 8 
SFs operating in the general area east of Iluppekidara in Vavuniya District recovered one suicide belt, one claymore mine of 7 kilograms, one CDMA phone, one firing device, three remote controllers, 16 electric detonators, three electric circuits, 65ft detonator codes, three maps, medicine and code
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SFs operating in the general area east of Iluppekidara in Vavuniya District recovered one suicide belt, one claymore mine of 7 kilograms, one CDMA phone, one firing device, three remote controllers, 16 electric detonators, three electric circuits, 65ft detonator codes, three maps, medicine and code sheets on March 8.
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March - 8 
Troops confronted LTTE militants in the Chalai area on March 8, killing one of them. They also seized one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, one Global Positioning System, a hand grenade and ration items from the area.
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Troops confronted LTTE militants in the Chalai area on March 8, killing one of them. They also seized one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, one Global Positioning System, a hand grenade and ration items from the area.
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March - 8 
Troops on March 8 foiled a few infiltration attempts by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants who are currently restricted to a small area between Puthukkudiyiruppu and Chalai in Mullaitivu District, according to the Sri Lanka Army. While the Army stated that nearly 100 LTTE milita
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Troops on March 8 foiled a few infiltration attempts by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants who are currently restricted to a small area between Puthukkudiyiruppu and Chalai in Mullaitivu District, according to the Sri Lanka Army. While the Army stated that nearly 100 LTTE militants have died and an unspecified number of them were wounded in the clashes, the Security Forces (SFs) subsequently recovered dead bodies of 50 militants, 111 T-56 weapons and some military hardware belonging to the LTTE.
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March - 9 
The cargo ship MV BINTAN which carried essential items to civilians in the ‘Safe Zone’ came under heavy LTTE artillery fire while being unloaded at Puthumatalan in the morning of March 9.
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The cargo ship MV BINTAN which carried essential items to civilians in the ‘Safe Zone’ came under heavy LTTE artillery fire while being unloaded at Puthumatalan in the morning of March 9.
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March - 9 
Troops, on extended search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu east, recovered dead bodies of 30 LTTE militants on March 9 along with 157 T-56 weapons, eight T-58 weapons, 18 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 10 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), six 60-mm mortars, two 12.7-mm anti aircraft
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Troops, on extended search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyiruppu east, recovered dead bodies of 30 LTTE militants on March 9 along with 157 T-56 weapons, eight T-58 weapons, 18 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 10 Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), six 60-mm mortars, two 12.7-mm anti aircraft guns, two Light Machine Guns (LMG), one 40-mm grenade launcher, one 9-mm pistol, one M 91 sniper gun, seven I-com sets and one compass.
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March - 10 
Four LTTE cadres, including some teenagers, surrendered at the Vavuniya Police station in the night of March 10. They belonged to the Mullaittivu area.
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Four LTTE cadres, including some teenagers, surrendered at the Vavuniya Police station in the night of March 10. They belonged to the Mullaittivu area.
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March - 10 
The first consignment of food and other essential items for civilians in Jaffna was dispatched along the A-9 Main Supply Route on March 10 after the route was brought under full control of the Security Forces.
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The first consignment of food and other essential items for civilians in Jaffna was dispatched along the A-9 Main Supply Route on March 10 after the route was brought under full control of the Security Forces.
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March - 11 
22 more civilians fleeing from the LTTE control in Puthukkudiyiruppu managed to arrive in Vettalkerni area, to the south of Jaffna peninsula. Troops later took necessary steps to direct them to the Internally Displaced Persons center for temporary housing.
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22 more civilians fleeing from the LTTE control in Puthukkudiyiruppu managed to arrive in Vettalkerni area, to the south of Jaffna peninsula. Troops later took necessary steps to direct them to the Internally Displaced Persons center for temporary housing.
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March - 11 
At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 24 others injured in clashes with troops in the Puthukkuduyiruppu, Mulliyaveli, Kuppilankulam, Puthumatalan and areas near Mullaittivu town on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army. Several soldiers also sustained injuries
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At least 12 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and 24 others injured in clashes with troops in the Puthukkuduyiruppu, Mulliyaveli, Kuppilankulam, Puthumatalan and areas near Mullaittivu town on March 11, according to Sri Lanka Army. Several soldiers also sustained injuries during the fighting. 40 hand grenades, three T-56 weapons, two T-81 weapons, one LMG drum, three T-56 magazines, one belt order, 210 ammunition rounds of 9.6mm and 2 kg of C-4 explosives were recovered from these areas.
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March - 11 
On March 11, troops recovered the decomposed dead of body of a LTTE cadre, three T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG), 114 hand grenades, 110 anti personnel mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 130 T-56 ammunition rounds, two pouches, pieces of signal communic
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On March 11, troops recovered the decomposed dead of body of a LTTE cadre, three T-56 weapons, one Multi Purpose Machine Guns (MPMG), one Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG), 114 hand grenades, 110 anti personnel mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 130 T-56 ammunition rounds, two pouches, pieces of signal communication equipment, one coded message sheet, one LTTE note book, three T-56 magazines, three Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition links, two T-56 ammunition boxes, each containing 1500 rounds, one military pack, one cyanide capsule, two body armoured jackets, two LTTE made Arul mortar bombs from the general areas of Chalai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Visuamadu and Mankulam.
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March - 11 
Subarathnam Selvatureiy alias Thamilendi, the LTTE’s chief of financial division, was confirmed killed in the weekend fighting in the northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu where over 150 dead bodies of militants were recovered after the clashes.
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Subarathnam Selvatureiy alias Thamilendi, the LTTE’s chief of financial division, was confirmed killed in the weekend fighting in the northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu where over 150 dead bodies of militants were recovered after the clashes.
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March - 11 
Troops recovered a stock of aircraft spare parts, including aircraft tyres, batteries, engine parts and several other accessories, kept buried by the LTTE in oil barrels in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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Troops recovered a stock of aircraft spare parts, including aircraft tyres, batteries, engine parts and several other accessories, kept buried by the LTTE in oil barrels in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 12 
13 top and middle-rung LTTE leaders were confirmed killed in the week-long clashes in Puthukkudiyiruppu. They included ‘lieutenant colonel’ Saleem, the fourth in the LTTE hierarchy, ‘lieutenant colonel’ Ambalanan and ‘lieutenant colonel’ Eleel Chelvan, sent by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran h
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13 top and middle-rung LTTE leaders were confirmed killed in the week-long clashes in Puthukkudiyiruppu. They included ‘lieutenant colonel’ Saleem, the fourth in the LTTE hierarchy, ‘lieutenant colonel’ Ambalanan and ‘lieutenant colonel’ Eleel Chelvan, sent by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran himself for ground battles against troops, ‘lieutenant colonel’ Maran, ‘major’ Tamil Maran, ‘captain’ Kathier Nilavan, ‘major’ Malar Shamal, ‘captain’ Elavilan, ‘captain’ Kalai Kadiravan and ‘captain’ Kala Enivan.
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March - 12 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops captured a hospital at Puthukkudiyiruppu in Vanni on March 12. The peripheral hospital mostly used hitherto by the LTTE for treatment of its cadres was reportedly without patients at the time of its capture. Troops
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when troops captured a hospital at Puthukkudiyiruppu in Vanni on March 12. The peripheral hospital mostly used hitherto by the LTTE for treatment of its cadres was reportedly without patients at the time of its capture. Troops subsequently recovered dead bodies of seven LTTE militants, 13 T-56 weapons, six radio base stations (PRC 77), six PRC 77 low band sets, two I-com sets, 12 circuits and 13 antennas from Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 12 
On March 12, troops following a clash with the LTTE recovered dead bodies of two militants, one Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG), 15 T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and two I-com sets from Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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On March 12, troops following a clash with the LTTE recovered dead bodies of two militants, one Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG), 15 T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) and two I-com sets from Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 12 
SFs recovered one 81-mm Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and one hand grenade from Mullaittivu on March 12. One shot gun, four hand grenades and one electric mine were also recovered by SFs from Kokavil and the southeast of Pooneryn on the same day.
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SFs recovered one 81-mm Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and one hand grenade from Mullaittivu on March 12. One shot gun, four hand grenades and one electric mine were also recovered by SFs from Kokavil and the southeast of Pooneryn on the same day.
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March - 13 
A minor boy was killed when the militants opened fire on around 58 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were fleeing the LTTE-held areas in Mullaittivu to reach the Security Forces (SF) on March 13.
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A minor boy was killed when the militants opened fire on around 58 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were fleeing the LTTE-held areas in Mullaittivu to reach the Security Forces (SF) on March 13.
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March - 13 
The continuing clashes between troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) resulted in the death of a number of militants in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 13, according to the Sri Lanka Army. Troops in a subsequent search operation recovered dead bodies of 18 militants, 17 T-56 weapo
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The continuing clashes between troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) resulted in the death of a number of militants in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 13, according to the Sri Lanka Army. Troops in a subsequent search operation recovered dead bodies of 18 militants, 17 T-56 weapons, one I-com set and one Light Machine Gun (LMG) from the incident site.
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March - 13 
Troops recovered the dead body of one female LTTE cadre, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one MPMG, two Light Machine Guns, two T-56 weapons, one improvised mortar launcher, seven T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, one metal detector, one I-com set and 122 anti personnel mine from the Pattikkarai, Puthukudiy
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Troops recovered the dead body of one female LTTE cadre, one 40-mm grenade launcher, one MPMG, two Light Machine Guns, two T-56 weapons, one improvised mortar launcher, seven T-56 weapons, one T-81 weapon, one metal detector, one I-com set and 122 anti personnel mine from the Pattikkarai, Puthukudiyiruppu, Visuamadu, Palamoddai, Kokavil and Oddusudan areas.
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March - 14 
437 IDPs trapped in uncleared areas of Puthumathalan in Mullaittivu were rescued by the Navy with assistance of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC). There were at least 18 small children among those IDPs, sources further said. Meanwhile, 592 IDPs reached Security Forces-held areas in Put
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437 IDPs trapped in uncleared areas of Puthumathalan in Mullaittivu were rescued by the Navy with assistance of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC). There were at least 18 small children among those IDPs, sources further said. Meanwhile, 592 IDPs reached Security Forces-held areas in Puthukudiyirippu.
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March - 14 
69 civilians, including 19 children, were killed and several others wounded within the ‘Safe Zone’ in Sri Lanka Army (SLA) shelling and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombardments in Mullaitivu District on March 14, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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69 civilians, including 19 children, were killed and several others wounded within the ‘Safe Zone’ in Sri Lanka Army (SLA) shelling and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombardments in Mullaitivu District on March 14, claimed the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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March - 14 
At least 14 civilians were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) moving towards cleared areas of Puthukudiyiruppu on March 14, according to reports of Sri Lanka Army. One local staff member of the United Nations, Suthars
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At least 14 civilians were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants opened fire on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) moving towards cleared areas of Puthukudiyiruppu on March 14, according to reports of Sri Lanka Army. One local staff member of the United Nations, Sutharshani Tharmila, is reported to have sustained injuries in the firing incident.
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March - 14 
On March 14, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with nine T-56 weapons, one hundred and 194 anti-personnel mines, 22 booby traps, one shotgun, 12 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 17 hand grenades, one claymore mine, three detonators and one poncho cape from the Puthukkudiyir
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On March 14, troops recovered the dead bodies of two LTTE militants along with nine T-56 weapons, one hundred and 194 anti-personnel mines, 22 booby traps, one shotgun, 12 Rocket Propeller Grenade bombs, 17 hand grenades, one claymore mine, three detonators and one poncho cape from the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Kiranchi and Kokavil areas, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. In addition, troops also recovered one APM from the Alankulam area of Vavuniya District.
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March - 15 
During another clash between the two sides in Puthukkudiyiruppu, the SFs killed seven militants and injured an unspecified number of them on March 15. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident. The troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one I-com set, one smoke bomb, 780 firing dev
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During another clash between the two sides in Puthukkudiyiruppu, the SFs killed seven militants and injured an unspecified number of them on March 15. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in the incident. The troops also recovered seven T-56 weapons, one I-com set, one smoke bomb, 780 firing devices, twenty-eight 80-mm mortar fuses, fourteen 60-mm mortar fuses and 900 rounds of 9-mm ammunition.
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March - 15 
The Army reiterated that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is still very much in the last remaining LTTE held areas in Puthukkudiyiruppu area of the Mullaitivu District. Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said Prabhakaran has not fled the country, but he is leading LT
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The Army reiterated that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran is still very much in the last remaining LTTE held areas in Puthukkudiyiruppu area of the Mullaitivu District. Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said Prabhakaran has not fled the country, but he is leading LTTE activities from his hideout. The spokesman also said that the LTTE chief could be in an underground bunker, similar to bunkers discovered by the troops earlier. Earlier reports said that LTTE chief may have escaped from the country and other senior leaders are leading the battles.
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March - 15 
The exodus of civilians into military controlled areas both from the North and South of Puthukkudiyiruppu has reportedly begun. ”Yesterday 904 civilians arrived in the 58 Division area alone and hundreds of civilians arriving in the South of Puthukkudiyiruppu and towards Jaffna by boats”, sources to
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The exodus of civilians into military controlled areas both from the North and South of Puthukkudiyiruppu has reportedly begun. ”Yesterday 904 civilians arrived in the 58 Division area alone and hundreds of civilians arriving in the South of Puthukkudiyiruppu and towards Jaffna by boats”, sources told Daily News. Military officials had observed that a considerable number of disabled civilians arriving in the military controlled areas mingled with these civilians arousing suspicion that they might be disabled Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who had distanced from the military operations due to their disability. Meanwhile, the troops have also reached some 400 metres closer to the ‘Safe Zone’ in Puthumattalan where thousands of civilians had taken refuge.
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March - 15 
The Government has commenced its resettlement process in the recently liberated areas of the Northern region, P. S. M. Charles, District Secretary of Vavuniya, said on March 15, according to Colombo Page. During a special discussion held in Vavuniya, Charles confirmed they have received some request
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The Government has commenced its resettlement process in the recently liberated areas of the Northern region, P. S. M. Charles, District Secretary of Vavuniya, said on March 15, according to Colombo Page. During a special discussion held in Vavuniya, Charles confirmed they have received some requests from relatives of the elderly persons living in welfare centres to take them back to their homes. According to him, there are nearly 1,500 elderly persons, especially over 60 years of age, currently living with the fleeing civilians in welfare centres. Out of the total, 63 people have been given permission to return home along with their relatives. The District Secretary pointed out that this was the first phase of resettlement in the Northern region and the rest of the elderly persons are to be resettled gradually in the near future. A few weeks ago, the Government had announced that they hope to finalize the resettlement process in the North as soon as the area is cleared of land mines before the end of 2009.
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March - 15 
The militants fired at some boats of civilians who were fleeing the LTTE-held area in Mullaitivu and killed a minor boy.
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The militants fired at some boats of civilians who were fleeing the LTTE-held area in Mullaitivu and killed a minor boy.
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March - 15 
The Security Forces entered the outskirts of Iranapalai in Mullaitivu District, the last operational centre of the top rung Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, including Intelligence Wing leader Pottu Amman and Sea Tiger Wing (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai, with the troops clearin
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The Security Forces entered the outskirts of Iranapalai in Mullaitivu District, the last operational centre of the top rung Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders, including Intelligence Wing leader Pottu Amman and Sea Tiger Wing (sea wing of the LTTE) leader Soosai, with the troops clearing the last section of the build-up area in Puthukuduiruppu East by March 15-evening. Military sources told Daily News that the troops were in the process of clearing the last section of buildings in Puthukuduiruppu East with the capture of LTTE’s last court complex. The troops also captured a LTTE 'Police Station' in the same area, adds Colombo Page.
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March - 16 
At least 29 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured following clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Irunapalai in the Puthukkudiyiruppu region of Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. Dur
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At least 29 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of them injured following clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Irunapalai in the Puthukkudiyiruppu region of Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 16, reports Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, SFs recovered the dead bodies of 14 militants along with 25 T-56 weapons, five LTTE made mortar launchers, two I-com communication sets and two remote controllers. Troops also captured a one kilometre long LTTE built earth bund in the area south east of Puthukkudiyiruppu following the clashes.
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March - 16 
On March 16, the Army captured a one kilometre long LTTE-built earth bund in the area southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu following clashes that killed as many as 29 militants, the army said. A similar number of militants were reportedly injured. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead bodies
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On March 16, the Army captured a one kilometre long LTTE-built earth bund in the area southeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu following clashes that killed as many as 29 militants, the army said. A similar number of militants were reportedly injured. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered the dead bodies of 14 militants along with 25 T-56 weapons, five LTTE made mortar launchers, two I-com communication sets and two remote controllers from the incident site.
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March - 16 
The total number of civilians in the Government declared ‘Safe Zone’ in the North is around 70,000 to 100,000 according to the statistics compiled by the Security Operations Information Centre comprising United Nations Department of Safety and Security, United Nations Office for the Coordination of
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The total number of civilians in the Government declared ‘Safe Zone’ in the North is around 70,000 to 100,000 according to the statistics compiled by the Security Operations Information Centre comprising United Nations Department of Safety and Security, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, SOLIDAR, an European network of NGOs, and United Nations Office for Project Services, said Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha, Secretary General, Peace Secretariat and Secretary Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights on March 16, according to Daily News. Prof. Wijesinha said these figures are compiled through an analysis of satellite imaging and other information.
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March - 17 
84 civilians were killed and over 182 injured as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dropped around 50 massive bunker buster bombs and the SLA continued shelling on the fringes of the 'Safe Zone' on March 17, reported Tamil Net. The SLAF and the SLA that targeted Pachchaippulmoaddai and Valaignardam area
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84 civilians were killed and over 182 injured as the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) dropped around 50 massive bunker buster bombs and the SLA continued shelling on the fringes of the 'Safe Zone' on March 17, reported Tamil Net. The SLAF and the SLA that targeted Pachchaippulmoaddai and Valaignardam areas within the ‘Safety Zone’ killed 52 civilians and injured 182 others, according to initial reports by the VoT evening broadcast. In the same morning, 32 civilians were killed during shelling in other areas of the 'safe zone', according to independent sources. Earlier, 58 civilians were killed in SLA shelling on March 15. Further, on March 16, 29 more civilians were killed in shelling and six others in the gunfire by the SLA. 73 others civilians were reported wounded on the same day.
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March - 17 
A LTTE suicide bomber, clad in Army-type uniforms as a Sergeant, blew himself up while trying to infiltrate the SFs held areas in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports Sri Lanka Army. However, the troops escaped unhurt. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the bomber along with his T-56 we
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A LTTE suicide bomber, clad in Army-type uniforms as a Sergeant, blew himself up while trying to infiltrate the SFs held areas in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu, reports Sri Lanka Army. However, the troops escaped unhurt. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the bomber along with his T-56 weapon.
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March - 17 
After days of heavy fighting, the troops captured the strategically important Iranapalai junction in the remaining Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled territory of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 17, according to Colombo Page. Iranapalai used to be the
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After days of heavy fighting, the troops captured the strategically important Iranapalai junction in the remaining Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled territory of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 17, according to Colombo Page. Iranapalai used to be the headquarters of the LTTE intelligence chief Pottu Amman. With the fall of Iranapalai, the LTTE activities along Puthukkudiyiruppu-Puthumatalan main road, once the outfit’s main supply route, and several link roads, running across the Iranapalai junction, will be further limited, defence sources said. The LTTE is now cornered into an area of 30 square kilometres, including the 22 square kilometres of demarcated safe zone by the Government.
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March - 17 
On March 17, dozens of civilians detained by the LTTE in the "No Fire Zone" in the Puthumatalan area of Puthukkudiyiruppu were either killed or seriously wounded after one densely concentrated civilian gathering area in the Zone was indiscriminately fired upon by the militants over a argument that e
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On March 17, dozens of civilians detained by the LTTE in the "No Fire Zone" in the Puthumatalan area of Puthukkudiyiruppu were either killed or seriously wounded after one densely concentrated civilian gathering area in the Zone was indiscriminately fired upon by the militants over a argument that ensued following a shoot-out at two fleeing civilians within the Zone earlier in the day, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. In the melee, 1565 displaced civilians, including some who were subjected to LTTE atrocities and gunfire, managed to escape and reached the Government controlled areas.
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March - 17 
The SFs recovered 81 barrels of kerosene containing 210 litres each, two T-56 weapons, two detonators, one claymore, two 60-mm bombs, two trapped Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, 13 RPG bombs, four claymore mines, one 120-mm booby trap, one gas cylinder, 2000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hand gr
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The SFs recovered 81 barrels of kerosene containing 210 litres each, two T-56 weapons, two detonators, one claymore, two 60-mm bombs, two trapped Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, 13 RPG bombs, four claymore mines, one 120-mm booby trap, one gas cylinder, 2000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, five hand grenades, one Bangalore torpedo, seven anti- personnel mines and one improvised explosive device from the Kilinochchi, Udayankattu, Ampakamam and Chettukulam areas.
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March - 17 
The SFs repulsed an LTTE attack and pushed the militants towards the western edge of the Nandikadal lagoon in Puthukkudiyiruppu. Troops subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with some arms and ammunition.
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The SFs repulsed an LTTE attack and pushed the militants towards the western edge of the Nandikadal lagoon in Puthukkudiyiruppu. Troops subsequently recovered the dead body of one militant along with some arms and ammunition.
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March - 17 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District and destroyed a few hideouts of the militants on March 17, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered dead bodies of 18 militants a
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District and destroyed a few hideouts of the militants on March 17, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. The Security Forces (SFs) later recovered dead bodies of 18 militants along with 21 Rocket Propeller Gun (RPG) bombs, 32 T-56 weapons one Light Machine Gun (LMG), six I-com radio sets and one 120-mm gun from the area.
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March - 17 
Voice of Tigers (VoT), the radio broadcast of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in its evening broadcast on March 17 claimed that 604 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed during three days of heavy fighting in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District. Several hundred soldier
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Voice of Tigers (VoT), the radio broadcast of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in its evening broadcast on March 17 claimed that 604 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers were killed during three days of heavy fighting in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District. Several hundred soldiers were also wounded in the fighting. However, this has not been confirmed either by official or independent sources.
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March - 18 
39 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on March 19 while at least 17 civilians were killed inside the safety zone on March 18. All of these shelling and bombing incidents were reported from Mullivaaykkaal, Iraddaivaaykkaal, Valaignarmadam, Pokkanai and Maaththalan areas within the ‘Safety
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39 civilians, including 11 children, were killed on March 19 while at least 17 civilians were killed inside the safety zone on March 18. All of these shelling and bombing incidents were reported from Mullivaaykkaal, Iraddaivaaykkaal, Valaignarmadam, Pokkanai and Maaththalan areas within the ‘Safety Zone’.
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March - 18 
An aid worker of the CARE International, an NGO, was killed on in the no-fire zone in Mullaitivu, the NGO said, according to Colombo Page. It said the victim, identified as R. Sabesan, 24, had been working for CARE as a caretaker in the Mullaitivu District office. "Hundreds of people have been repor
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An aid worker of the CARE International, an NGO, was killed on in the no-fire zone in Mullaitivu, the NGO said, according to Colombo Page. It said the victim, identified as R. Sabesan, 24, had been working for CARE as a caretaker in the Mullaitivu District office. "Hundreds of people have been reportedly killed or injured in the conflict zone. Food and supplies have almost run out. Civilians who try to leave are unable to do so, and are instead forced to shelter in rain-filled trenches in a desperate attempt to escape the fighting. Many of those attempting to flee are being prevented by the LTTE," it noted.
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March - 18 
An elderly woman was killed when militants opened fire towards a group of civilians fleeing the LTTE-held areas in the Puthumatthalan area, SLA reported. Over 100 civilians were fleeing towards the ‘Safe Zone’ on nine boats when the militants pursued the flotilla and opened fire at them killing the
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An elderly woman was killed when militants opened fire towards a group of civilians fleeing the LTTE-held areas in the Puthumatthalan area, SLA reported. Over 100 civilians were fleeing towards the ‘Safe Zone’ on nine boats when the militants pursued the flotilla and opened fire at them killing the woman. However, 82 civilians on four boats managed to sail towards north and landed on the Palamattalan shore where Army troops rescued them.
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March - 18 March - 19
At least 23 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of then injured during clashes with troops of the 58th Division in the area northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, Defence.lk reported on March 19. The troops recovered the dead bodies of 12
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At least 23 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and an equal number of then injured during clashes with troops of the 58th Division in the area northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District, Defence.lk reported on March 19. The troops recovered the dead bodies of 12 militants along with 12 T-56 assault rifles and an I-com set following clashes on March 18. In a separate incident in the same area, 11 more militants were reportedly killed.
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March - 18 
On March 18, five civilians were killed by the militants in separate incidents, reports Daily News. Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara informed the media that two civilians were killed when militants opened indiscriminate fire at a group of civilians fleeing from the outfit-held areas. Later, the outraged
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On March 18, five civilians were killed by the militants in separate incidents, reports Daily News. Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara informed the media that two civilians were killed when militants opened indiscriminate fire at a group of civilians fleeing from the outfit-held areas. Later, the outraged civilians set ablaze two motorcycles and four vans of the outfit, he added. In another incident, the militants killed two persons and injured five others from the same family after a failed attempt to recruit a child. Later, a mob stormed the LTTE ‘police station’ to inquire about the incident and subsequently destroyed the ‘station’. Over 60 LTTE ‘policemen’ who had come to control the situation, indiscriminately opened fire at the mob killing and injuring an unspecified number of civilians.
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March - 18 
The SFs recovered four T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar barrel, 220 rounds of ammunition, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, three 81-mm bombs, one T-81 weapons, seven hand grenades, 19 gear oil barrels, 16 grease barrels, 50 barrels of penetrating oil, one T-56 magazine, three helmets, four hand grenade
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The SFs recovered four T-56 weapons, one 60-mm mortar barrel, 220 rounds of ammunition, two 60-mm illuminating bombs, three 81-mm bombs, one T-81 weapons, seven hand grenades, 19 gear oil barrels, 16 grease barrels, 50 barrels of penetrating oil, one T-56 magazine, three helmets, four hand grenades and one anti-personnel mine during separate search and clear operations in the Karaweddi, Pattikkarai, Ampalavanpokkanai, Vishvamadu, Pulimachchikulam, Mullikulam and Miyankulam areas. In another incident, the SFs captured eight mortar launchers in the area east of Iranapalai.
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March - 19 
An infant-boy was injured when LTTE militants opened fire on fleeing civilians in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area in the morning of March 19. However, some 525 displaced civilians, including the boy, managed to enter the Government-controlled areas later in the day.
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An infant-boy was injured when LTTE militants opened fire on fleeing civilians in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area in the morning of March 19. However, some 525 displaced civilians, including the boy, managed to enter the Government-controlled areas later in the day.
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March - 19 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Mullaitivu north areas on March 19, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Sec
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops as clashes erupted between the two sides in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Mullaitivu north areas on March 19, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the Security Forces (SFs) recovered dead bodies of 11 militants along with 18 T-56 weapons, 86 hand grenades, five repeater shotguns and six radio sets from Puthukkudiyiruppu. In addition, SFs captured a LTTE camp and recovered eight T-56 weapons and two I-com sets in the same area.
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a militant along with two 81-mm para-bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 245 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 41 hand grenades, two hand grenade pouches, two T-56 magazines, 10 electric detonators, 54 detonator codes, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 93 training hand g
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered the dead body of a militant along with two 81-mm para-bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 245 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition, 41 hand grenades, two hand grenade pouches, two T-56 magazines, 10 electric detonators, 54 detonator codes, ten 60-mm mortar bombs, 93 training hand grenades, 35 anti-personnel mines, four LTTE caps and two Identity cards during operations in the Vishuamadu area. Similarly, SFs conducted search operations in the Udayarkattu and Puliyanpkkanai areas and recovered sixty-six 81-mm mortar bombs, 37 hand grenades, seven hand grenade pouches and 50 rounds of 30 mm ammunition.
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March - 19 
Troops of the 55th Division deployed in the south of Chalai, a coastal village in Mullaitivu, killed eight militants.
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Troops of the 55th Division deployed in the south of Chalai, a coastal village in Mullaitivu, killed eight militants.
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March - 19 
Troops recovered five hand grenades, one pouch, one Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) bomb, four LTTE made Arul bombs, one 81-mm bomb, one RPG bomb, one T-56 weapon, one LTTE pack, one I-com set, one remote controller, one compass, one olive green uniform, seven detonators and seven booster chargers f
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Troops recovered five hand grenades, one pouch, one Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG) bomb, four LTTE made Arul bombs, one 81-mm bomb, one RPG bomb, one T-56 weapon, one LTTE pack, one I-com set, one remote controller, one compass, one olive green uniform, seven detonators and seven booster chargers from the Vishuamadu, Chundikulam, Pulimachchimattukulam and Mankulam areas. Similarly, SFs recovered two 60-mm mortar bombs, one 12.7 barrel, one improvised mortar launcher, two mortar launchers, one multi purpose machine gun one tripod, three 60-mm mortar barrels, one 60-mm bipod and two mortar base plates from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area. At Udayarkattu, the SFs recovered 160-kilograms of gun powder. Further, the Special Task Force recovered 28 boxes of T-56 ammunition containing 21,050 in them, 77 anti-personnel mines, two RPG, one plastic can, filled with TNT explosives and one claymore mine from the Kanchikudichchiaru area.
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March - 20 
A senior Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] leader was killed and his body was recovered by the troops along with another four bodies following heavy confrontations between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the area south of Patikkarai in the Mullaitivu
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A senior Sea Tiger [sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)] leader was killed and his body was recovered by the troops along with another four bodies following heavy confrontations between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the area south of Patikkarai in the Mullaitivu District in the morning of March 20, reports Colombo Page. Citing intercepted LTTE communication, the military sources said the LTTE have fled the area in total disarray, leaving behind the dead bodies, including that of the Sea Tiger leader Sindu. "Soosai has gone outraged with the loss and heavily criticized the LTTE ground leadership at Palamattalam for failing to recover Sindu's body," military said citing intercepted LTTE communication. Troops of 55th Division continued advancing from Patikkarai further south into the heavily fortified LTTE strongpoint, Palamattalam, defence officials said adding that "security forces are making steady progress with every conscious effort to ensure safety of civilians held hostage by LTTE and of those who are fleeing from the declared No Fire Zone," In addition, the SFs recovered dead bodies of four LTTE militants along with 13 T-56 weapons, 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) launcher, one T-81 weapon, two magazines, four hand grenades, one I-com set, fifty-one 60-mm mortar bombs, 28 claymore mines, five hand grenades, two detonators, two field dressings, two packs, one belt order, 101 anti-personnel mines, 270 paint tins, two generators, two motor bikes, one Nissan van, five AC plants and one sofa set from the Puthukkudiyiruppu and Udayarukattukulam areas, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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March - 20 
On March 20, the SLA artillery shelling killed 46 civilians inside the safety zone.
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On March 20, the SLA artillery shelling killed 46 civilians inside the safety zone.
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March - 20 
The military on March 20 claimed it had encircled the "last standoff" of the LTTE west of the "No Fire Zone" in Puthukkudiyiruppu, The Hindu reported.
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The military on March 20 claimed it had encircled the "last standoff" of the LTTE west of the "No Fire Zone" in Puthukkudiyiruppu, The Hindu reported.
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March - 20 
Troops continued their attacks on LTTE terrorist hideouts in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Sarwaruthoddam areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants.
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Troops continued their attacks on LTTE terrorist hideouts in the Ampalavanpokkanai, Puthukkudiyiruppu east and Sarwaruthoddam areas inflicting an unspecified number of casualties upon the militants.
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March - 20 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosions in the Maradamadu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosions in the Maradamadu and Kokkuthuduvai areas.
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March - 21 
Iranapalai, one more junction in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, and its central area was completely brought under the control of Army troops. At least a total of six to seven LTTE vehicles, including a tractor, a van and two cabs, were destroyed during the clashes that erupted before the capture of
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Iranapalai, one more junction in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, and its central area was completely brought under the control of Army troops. At least a total of six to seven LTTE vehicles, including a tractor, a van and two cabs, were destroyed during the clashes that erupted before the capture of the strategic terrain where LTTE have built up an earth bund with the twin purpose of preventing both civilians and marching troops from entering into either their patch of land or cleared area.
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March - 21 March - 22
Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said 10 militants were killed by the SFs in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 21 while 28 more were killed on March 22, according to Hindustan Times.
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Military spokesman Udaya Nanayakkara said 10 militants were killed by the SFs in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 21 while 28 more were killed on March 22, according to Hindustan Times.
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March - 21 
On March 21, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Patikkarai and Sarwaruthoddam areas and inflicted some casualties upon the militants. Meanwhile, troops engaged in search operations recovered dead bodies of 10 militants along with 21 T-56 weapons, 5000 rounds of ammuniti
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On March 21, troops clashed with the LTTE militants in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Patikkarai and Sarwaruthoddam areas and inflicted some casualties upon the militants. Meanwhile, troops engaged in search operations recovered dead bodies of 10 militants along with 21 T-56 weapons, 5000 rounds of ammunition, three T-56 magazines, 24 hand grenades, 55 Jonny mines, five anti-personnel mines, one 12.8 kilograms claymore mine, one I-com set, one radio communication set and 34 maps from the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Visuamadukulam, Vishuamadu and Killinochchi areas.
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March - 21 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells into the 'Safety Zone' killing 42 civilians and injuring around 80 others, including a Village officer, in the Mullaitivu District on March 21, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) fired artillery shells into the 'Safety Zone' killing 42 civilians and injuring around 80 others, including a Village officer, in the Mullaitivu District on March 21, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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March - 21 
The total number of civilians who have so far crossed over to the Government-controlled areas have risen to 50,000 with the arrival of a group consisting of 1,164 persons in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 21, the Ministry for Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services confirmed, according to Col
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The total number of civilians who have so far crossed over to the Government-controlled areas have risen to 50,000 with the arrival of a group consisting of 1,164 persons in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area on March 21, the Ministry for Resettlement and Disaster Relief Services confirmed, according to Colombo Page. According to Government estimates, there are nearly 65,000 more civilians living in the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) forcibly used as human shields by the LTTE.
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March - 21 
Troops of 53rd Division gained total control over a 1.5 kilometre stretch of the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) main road in the morning of March 21 amid stiff LTTE resistance and now are consolidating their positions, Colombo Page reported. During subsequent search operation the troops recovered five
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Troops of 53rd Division gained total control over a 1.5 kilometre stretch of the Paranthan- Mullaitivu (A-35) main road in the morning of March 21 amid stiff LTTE resistance and now are consolidating their positions, Colombo Page reported. During subsequent search operation the troops recovered five militants along with 13 weapons, 10 hand grenades, three communication sets and one single cab from the area, adds SLA.
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March - 22 
A Grama Niladhari (village-level official), identified as Alahaiya Kayadeewan, from Oddusudan was killed in Puttumatalan when the LTTE militants opened fire towards civilians who were fleeing from the LTTE-held areas towards the Government-controlled areas in the night of March 22, SLA reported.
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A Grama Niladhari (village-level official), identified as Alahaiya Kayadeewan, from Oddusudan was killed in Puttumatalan when the LTTE militants opened fire towards civilians who were fleeing from the LTTE-held areas towards the Government-controlled areas in the night of March 22, SLA reported.
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March - 22 
Security Forces on March 22 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last operational centre, Iranapalai in the Mullaitivu District, on March 22, reported Daily News. The Media Centre for National Security said the Iranapalai junction and its central area had been completely brought un
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Security Forces on March 22 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) last operational centre, Iranapalai in the Mullaitivu District, on March 22, reported Daily News. The Media Centre for National Security said the Iranapalai junction and its central area had been completely brought under Army control after breaching the final earth bund built by the LTTE to protect the area. During the operations, several LTTE vehicles, including a tractor, a van and two cabs, were destroyed. Troops also recovered several weapons and dead bodies of militants. After losing some of their main operational centres in recent times, Iranapalai was the main LTTE base with many of their top leaders, including Sea Tiger Wing leader Soosai and Pottu Amman, directing operations from the area. According to military sources, with the fall of Iranapalai, the LTTE has now been confined to a 25 square kilometres land patch, which also includes the ‘Safe Zone’ designed for the displaced civilians. The breach of Iranapalai earth bund is also expected to provide civilians, being held hostage by the LTTE in the remaining un-cleared (area not under Government control) pockets in Mullaitivu, an escape route to reach the cleared areas (area under Government control). The outfit had built the earth bund with the twin purpose of denying further access to Security Forces (SFs) and to prevent civilians from leaving the area.
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March - 22 
SLA soldiers attempted to advance in Iranapalai following heavy artillery firing and air attacks, but were forced to withdraw leaving behind dead bodies and military hardware, the LTTE said, claiming that at least 20 SLA soldiers were killed and 120 others sustained injuries in the clash.
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SLA soldiers attempted to advance in Iranapalai following heavy artillery firing and air attacks, but were forced to withdraw leaving behind dead bodies and military hardware, the LTTE said, claiming that at least 20 SLA soldiers were killed and 120 others sustained injuries in the clash.
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March - 22 
The SLA and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) used heavy explosives in their clashes with the LTTE in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area, the Website reported, adding, at least seven civilians who ventured into Iranapalai to collect coconuts were killed in the SLAF air strike.
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The SLA and Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) used heavy explosives in their clashes with the LTTE in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area, the Website reported, adding, at least seven civilians who ventured into Iranapalai to collect coconuts were killed in the SLAF air strike.
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March - 23 
SFs recovered five T-56 weapons, 42 hand grenades, one RPG bomb, two I-com sets, three magazines, 50 ammunition rounds, three hundred and twenty 85-mm projectiles, two hundred and twenty five 152-mm projectiles, one hundred and thirteen 122-mm projectiles, twenty 130-mm projectiles, twenty 120-mm bo
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SFs recovered five T-56 weapons, 42 hand grenades, one RPG bomb, two I-com sets, three magazines, 50 ammunition rounds, three hundred and twenty 85-mm projectiles, two hundred and twenty five 152-mm projectiles, one hundred and thirteen 122-mm projectiles, twenty 130-mm projectiles, twenty 120-mm bombs, 25 unidentified projectiles, 18 bags of chargers, one 10 kilograms claymore mine, two 2 kilograms claymore mines, 3000 rounds of T-56 ammunition and five RPG rounds during search and clear operations from Vishuamadu in the southwest and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu areas.
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March - 23 
The Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) short-range mortar shelling, rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks and gunfire killed 96 civilians, including 19 children, and injured 160 others within the 'Safety Zone' in the Puthumaaththalan area of Mullaitivu District on March 23, according to local aid workers and m
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The Sri Lanka Army’s (SLA) short-range mortar shelling, rocket propelled grenade (RPG) attacks and gunfire killed 96 civilians, including 19 children, and injured 160 others within the 'Safety Zone' in the Puthumaaththalan area of Mullaitivu District on March 23, according to local aid workers and medical authorities, the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported. 32 civilians, including seven children, were killed on March 22.
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March - 23 
Troops clashed with militants in the area east of Puthukkudiyiruppu and killed nine of them. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered nine T-56 weapons and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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Troops clashed with militants in the area east of Puthukkudiyiruppu and killed nine of them. The Security Forces (SFs) also recovered nine T-56 weapons and one hand grenade from the incident site.
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March - 24 
62 civilians were killed and several others injured as the military continued shelling and bombing into the ‘Safety Zone’ in the Mullaitivu District on March 24, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Valaignarmadam, Pachchaippulmoaddai junction, Puthumaaththalan
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62 civilians were killed and several others injured as the military continued shelling and bombing into the ‘Safety Zone’ in the Mullaitivu District on March 24, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. Valaignarmadam, Pachchaippulmoaddai junction, Puthumaaththalan, Pokkanai, Ampalavanpokkanai, Mullivaaykkaal and Maaththalan were the areas targeted, the report added.
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March - 24 
Colombo Page reports that troops of the 58 Division captured a safe house of senior LTTE leader Pottu Amman in the area south of Iranapalai in Mullaitivu District. A large amount of APMs and a jeep believed to be used by Pottu Amman himself were also found in the area. Defence officials believe the
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Colombo Page reports that troops of the 58 Division captured a safe house of senior LTTE leader Pottu Amman in the area south of Iranapalai in Mullaitivu District. A large amount of APMs and a jeep believed to be used by Pottu Amman himself were also found in the area. Defence officials believe the safe house has been used by both Pottu Amman and Kapil Amman, two of the most wanted LTTE leaders. Pottu Amman was the head of the intelligence wing of the LTTE and is also the head of the Black Tiger squad (suicide wing of the LTTE). He is wanted by the Interpol for his involvement in the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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March - 24 
Nearly 1,515 civilians sought protection from the Security Forces by 3:30pm on March 24 at the Internally Displaced Person registration centre in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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Nearly 1,515 civilians sought protection from the Security Forces by 3:30pm on March 24 at the Internally Displaced Person registration centre in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 24 
Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu attacked the LTTE defensive bund in the area west of the lagoon on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and completely captured the area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. An unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed during the operation, w
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Troops advancing towards Puthukkudiyiruppu attacked the LTTE defensive bund in the area west of the lagoon on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road and completely captured the area, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. An unspecified number of militants were reportedly killed during the operation, while several soldiers sustained injuries.
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March - 24 
Troops in Champianpattu recovered two hand grenades from the area along with an APM.
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Troops in Champianpattu recovered two hand grenades from the area along with an APM.
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March - 24 
Troops recovered dead bodies of eight militants along with 34 T-56 weapons, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one kilograms of C-4 explosives, two 12.5 kilograms heavy claymore mines, six repeater guns, 24 low band chargers, 18 low band sets, three antenna cables, five tape antennas, one low band
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Troops recovered dead bodies of eight militants along with 34 T-56 weapons, two Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one kilograms of C-4 explosives, two 12.5 kilograms heavy claymore mines, six repeater guns, 24 low band chargers, 18 low band sets, three antenna cables, five tape antennas, one low band base station, one Cooger base station, one Cooger set and three vehicle mount antennas, three HK 47 weapons, seven Bangalore torpedoes, one electric server, three anti-personnel mines (APMs), 300 T-56 ammunition rounds, 750 T-56 ammunition rounds, two I-com sets, one 12.5 kilograms heavy claymore mine, two 2.5 kilograms heavy claymore mines, one motor bicycle, one tripod and several other LTTE items from the Puthukkudiyiruppu area.
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March - 25 
Colombo Page reports that an unidentified group lobbed a hand grenade at the Police post inside the Udayan newspaper office in Jaffna District, injuring one Policeman. The office was also damaged in the attack.
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Colombo Page reports that an unidentified group lobbed a hand grenade at the Police post inside the Udayan newspaper office in Jaffna District, injuring one Policeman. The office was also damaged in the attack.
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March - 25 
Defence sources said that the latest LTTE tactic is to arm forcibly recruited elderly civilians with grenades and send them to the front to confuse the soldiers, reports Colombo Page.
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Defence sources said that the latest LTTE tactic is to arm forcibly recruited elderly civilians with grenades and send them to the front to confuse the soldiers, reports Colombo Page.
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March - 25 
During search operations in the Ampakamam, Ramanadapuram, Mullaitivu and Puthukudirippu, the SFs found 72 LTTE identity cards, six hand grenades, three claymores and many other LTTE items. One 81-mm bomb and one hand grenade was recovered from the Mullikulam area.
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During search operations in the Ampakamam, Ramanadapuram, Mullaitivu and Puthukudirippu, the SFs found 72 LTTE identity cards, six hand grenades, three claymores and many other LTTE items. One 81-mm bomb and one hand grenade was recovered from the Mullikulam area.
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March - 25 
On March 24, troops confronted LTTE militants in the areas around Puthukkudiyiruppu on several occasions and killed three of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations in the Ramanadapuram, Vishuamadu, Ampakamam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas, the Security Forces (SFs) also recovered eight
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On March 24, troops confronted LTTE militants in the areas around Puthukkudiyiruppu on several occasions and killed three of them, SLA reported. During subsequent search operations in the Ramanadapuram, Vishuamadu, Ampakamam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas, the Security Forces (SFs) also recovered eight T-56 weapons, one communication set, two motorcycles, 32 reference maps, one 12 kilo watt generator, two hundred and fifty 60-mm mortar bombs, eighty-one 81-mm mortar bombs, thirty 120-mm mortar bombs, eight Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) bombs, four 120-mm mortar bombs, fourteen 60-mm mortar bombs, four 60-mm mortar chargers and 50 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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March - 25 
Over a dozen militants were feared killed and a similar number of them injured during clashes between the two sides in the Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in the fighting.
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Over a dozen militants were feared killed and a similar number of them injured during clashes between the two sides in the Mullaitivu and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas. Several soldiers also sustained injuries in the fighting.
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March - 25 
Troops found a LTTE mortar bomb producing factory at Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District and recovered an 81-mm mortar dummy, 16 improvised explosive devices, four APMs, one I-com set, one map on Trincomalee, one torch, two T-56 weapons and a weapon bipod, reported SLA.
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Troops found a LTTE mortar bomb producing factory at Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District and recovered an 81-mm mortar dummy, 16 improvised explosive devices, four APMs, one I-com set, one map on Trincomalee, one torch, two T-56 weapons and a weapon bipod, reported SLA.
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March - 25 
Troops repelled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to breach the Army forward defence lines north of Iranapalai in the Mullaitivu District on March 25, killing an unspecified number of militants, Colombo Page reported. Defence sources said over a dozen dead bodies of the milit
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Troops repelled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to breach the Army forward defence lines north of Iranapalai in the Mullaitivu District on March 25, killing an unspecified number of militants, Colombo Page reported. Defence sources said over a dozen dead bodies of the militants were seen at the incident site following heavy fighting that ensued since 5:30am (SLST). Sporadic fighting is reportedly still continuing. Citing intercepted LTTE communication, military officials said four senior militants, identified as Kadal, Vardhan Anna, Sooriyan and Eelavan, were among those killed. An unspecified number of soldiers are reported to have sustained injuries in the fighting.
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March - 25 
Two helicopters evacuating the injured were attacked by the LTTE who fired surface-to-air-missiles from the Government demarcated No-Fire Zone. Both the helicopters carrying injured soldiers, however, continued their mission, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. "The No Fire Zone was declared by the Gover
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Two helicopters evacuating the injured were attacked by the LTTE who fired surface-to-air-missiles from the Government demarcated No-Fire Zone. Both the helicopters carrying injured soldiers, however, continued their mission, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. "The No Fire Zone was declared by the Government for the safety of displaced civilians. It is a violation of No Fire Zone, the LTTE cadres are taking cover from civilians to carry out their terror activity," Wing Commander Nanayakkara told Daily News.
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March - 26 
131 civilians, including 32 children, were killed and more than 252 others, including 49 children, sustained injuries in military operations inside the ‘Safety Zone’ in the Mullaitivu District during the past 48 hours according to data collected from various NGO workers and medical authorities withi
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131 civilians, including 32 children, were killed and more than 252 others, including 49 children, sustained injuries in military operations inside the ‘Safety Zone’ in the Mullaitivu District during the past 48 hours according to data collected from various NGO workers and medical authorities within the civilian pocket ‘besieged’ by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net reported on March 26. The SLA fired Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) shells, mortar shells and engaged in long-range gunfire, using Multi Barrel Rocket Fire, in the Puthumaaththalan, Valaignarmadam, Maaththalan, Pokkanai, Pachchaippulmoaddai and Mullivaaykkaal areas. The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) also bombed some of these areas, the report said.
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March - 26 
More than 2,100 civilians fled the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) in Mullaitivu during a single day, on March 26, the Defence Ministry said, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said it was the largest number of civilians to flee in a single day
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More than 2,100 civilians fled the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) in Mullaitivu during a single day, on March 26, the Defence Ministry said, reports Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said it was the largest number of civilians to flee in a single day in several weeks. He said that among the civilians there were over 900 children arrived in military-held areas in Puthukkudiyiruppu. A total of 2,108 civilians escaped the LTTE-held area and reached Government-controlled Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 26 
Reuters quoted the military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara as saying on March 26 that at least 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during a counterattack in the Mullaitivu District on March 25.
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Reuters quoted the military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara as saying on March 26 that at least 30 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during a counterattack in the Mullaitivu District on March 25.
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March - 26 
The Website also claimed that the SLA attacked the makeshift hospital at Puthumaaththalan with RPG in the morning of March 26 killing two patients and injuring 11 persons.
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The Website also claimed that the SLA attacked the makeshift hospital at Puthumaaththalan with RPG in the morning of March 26 killing two patients and injuring 11 persons.
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March - 26 
Troops clashed with militants in south of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing at least five of them, including two women cadres, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search operations, the SFs also recovered 15 T- 56 weapons, one I-com radio set, one double cab, one T-81 weapon and one Lig
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Troops clashed with militants in south of Puthukkudiyiruppu, killing at least five of them, including two women cadres, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. During subsequent search operations, the SFs also recovered 15 T- 56 weapons, one I-com radio set, one double cab, one T-81 weapon and one Light Machine Gun.
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March - 26 
Troops continued their attacks on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps around Puthukkudiyiruppu area in the Mullaitivu District on March 26 and killed more than 24 militants while injuring similar number of them, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The troops later recovered dead bodies o
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Troops continued their attacks on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camps around Puthukkudiyiruppu area in the Mullaitivu District on March 26 and killed more than 24 militants while injuring similar number of them, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. The troops later recovered dead bodies of 13 militants along with five T-56 weapons, 23 hand grenades, 40 claymore and anti-personnel mine casings, one 10 kilograms heavy claymore, 52 rounds of 12.7 ammunition, one Rocket Propeller Grenade charger, two Arul bombs, one Arul charger, five anti-personnel mines, fifteen 60-mm mortar bombs, one I-com set and 38 metal plates.
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March - 27 March - 28
At least 179 civilians, including 76 children, were killed and more than 109 children sustained injuries in Sri Lanka Army (SLA) attacks within the past three days inside the ‘Safety Zone’ in Mullaitivu District, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. While 59 civili
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At least 179 civilians, including 76 children, were killed and more than 109 children sustained injuries in Sri Lanka Army (SLA) attacks within the past three days inside the ‘Safety Zone’ in Mullaitivu District, reported pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. While 59 civilians were killed on March 26, another 63 were killed on March 27. A total of 57 civilians were killed reported on March 28. Pokkanai and Maaththalan were the areas targeted in SLA selling.
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March - 28 
A LTTE suicide bomber blew himself targeting SFs in the Varikottoruwa area of Vavuniya District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. However, the troops escaped unhurt. According to the report troops on a cordon and search operation in the area observed two men suddenly started running on seeing t
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A LTTE suicide bomber blew himself targeting SFs in the Varikottoruwa area of Vavuniya District, according to a Sri Lanka Army report. However, the troops escaped unhurt. According to the report troops on a cordon and search operation in the area observed two men suddenly started running on seeing the troops. The troops on suspicion pursued them and ordered to stop for search. Since they did not heed the call, troops had to open fire at them. One of those fleeing suspects following injury caused by the Army fire stopped running further and waited until the soldiers reached him. No sooner than the troops went about 100 yards closer to the militant, the wounded terrorist suddenly blue himself up intending harm the soldiers who were still surrounding the location. But the explosion failed to cause any injuries on soldiers. The search is on to find the other militant.
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March - 28 
According to the report, the 55 Division troops on March 28 advanced 400 metres from the Northern direction towards the ‘Safe Zone’ amidst heavy resistance from the LTTE from both ground and sea. Troops of the 53rd Division reached one and half kilometres closer to the ‘Safe Zone’ along the Parantha
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According to the report, the 55 Division troops on March 28 advanced 400 metres from the Northern direction towards the ‘Safe Zone’ amidst heavy resistance from the LTTE from both ground and sea. Troops of the 53rd Division reached one and half kilometres closer to the ‘Safe Zone’ along the Paranthan-Mullaitivu (A-35) road from the Western direction and Palamattalam from the Northern direction. The 58th Division is operating at a 400 metre stretch across the lagoon in four parallel to the ‘Safe Zone’, sources said.
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March - 28 
At least 12 militants were killed and 15 others seriously injured following intense fighting between troops and militants in the area north of Iranapalai, they said. Following a separate clash in the same area the SFs recovered dead bodies of three militants along with seven T-56 assault rifles and
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At least 12 militants were killed and 15 others seriously injured following intense fighting between troops and militants in the area north of Iranapalai, they said. Following a separate clash in the same area the SFs recovered dead bodies of three militants along with seven T-56 assault rifles and a mortar gun.
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March - 28 
At least 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 30 others injured in fierce fighting with Security Forces (SFs) in the Mullaitivu District as the troops repulsed a series of LTTE attempts to breach the SF’s Forward Defence Lines (FDL), the military said on Ma
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At least 31 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 30 others injured in fierce fighting with Security Forces (SFs) in the Mullaitivu District as the troops repulsed a series of LTTE attempts to breach the SF’s Forward Defence Lines (FDL), the military said on March 28, according to Times of India. Successive attempts by the militants to launch concentrated assaults at the military FDLs north of Iranapalai and east of Puthukkudiyiruppu were comprehensively neutralised, the Defence Ministry said citing battlefront sources.
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March - 28 
In Puthukkudiyiruppu and Karaiyamullivaikal, troops advanced into rebel territory killing 13 militants and injuring 19 others, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted in the area, troops recovered dead bodies of three militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and two
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In Puthukkudiyiruppu and Karaiyamullivaikal, troops advanced into rebel territory killing 13 militants and injuring 19 others, security sources said. During subsequent search operations conducted in the area, troops recovered dead bodies of three militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and two hand-grenades, they said. According to reports, Task Force troops also seized an LTTE-built earth bund in the area following fierce exchange of fire with the militants. Troops in the area west of Puthukkudiyiruppu recovered three dead bodies of militants along with two T-56 assault rifles and an LTTE boat, military sources said.
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March - 28 
On March 28, during search operations conducted in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Dharmapuram, Oddankaddukulam, Muthiyankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu areas the SFs recovered dead bodies of six militants along with 13 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, two hundred and ninety-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, 27 shaped ch
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On March 28, during search operations conducted in the Puthukkudiyiruppu, Dharmapuram, Oddankaddukulam, Muthiyankulam, Ampakamam and Olumadu areas the SFs recovered dead bodies of six militants along with 13 T-56 weapons, two I-com sets, two hundred and ninety-seven 60-mm mortar bombs, 27 shaped chargers containing 500 grams of TNT in each, 26 shaped chargers containing 250 grams TNT in each, 500 metres long detonator code, one mortar dummy, eight base plates of 81-mm mortars, 17 base plates of 60-mm mortars, a stock of 81-mm and 60-mm mortar bipods, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun barrel, 11 anti-personnel mines, 500 grams of C-4 explosives, three metres detonator code and one hand grenade, according to a Sri Lanka Army report.
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March - 28 
The President met with Tamil and Muslim party leaders in Colombo, according to Colombo Page. During the meeting he said that local Government elections for the Jaffna District will be held soon. However, the President did not mention a specific timeframe for the polls, sources said. The last local G
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The President met with Tamil and Muslim party leaders in Colombo, according to Colombo Page. During the meeting he said that local Government elections for the Jaffna District will be held soon. However, the President did not mention a specific timeframe for the polls, sources said. The last local Government election was held in Jaffna in 1998. The parties present at the meeting, include the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA), the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).
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March - 28 
Troops captured the last supply route and gained control of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-built earth bund in the Mullaitivu District on March 28 following hours of intense fighting that killed nine militants and wounded another 11, the military said on March 29. The Security Forces (SFs
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Troops captured the last supply route and gained control of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-built earth bund in the Mullaitivu District on March 28 following hours of intense fighting that killed nine militants and wounded another 11, the military said on March 29. The Security Forces (SFs) advancing further East from Puthukkudiyiruppu captured the LTTE supply line stretching towards Iranapalai, the Defence Ministry said. The capture of the last LTTE supply route will further thwart the LTTE’s movement and logistic supply, according to the defence officials.
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Troops of 55 Division on March 28 gained control of a LTTE-built earth bund constructed north of Palamattalam killing at least eight militants and injuring another 17 in a fierce battle, the military reported on March 29. The military said the LTTE now cornered in an area of just 21 square kilometre
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Troops of 55 Division on March 28 gained control of a LTTE-built earth bund constructed north of Palamattalam killing at least eight militants and injuring another 17 in a fierce battle, the military reported on March 29. The military said the LTTE now cornered in an area of just 21 square kilometres that includes the Government declared 20 square kilometres no-fire zone (NFZ) is continuously mounting heavy artillery and mortar attacks from the NFZ.
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March - 29 
Heavy fighting erupted between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu East, Iranapalai East and Palamattalam areas as troops attached to the 53rd, 58th and 55th Divisions further close in on the ‘Safe Zone’ from three directions. “The Safe Zone has now been surrounded from all three directions and t
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Heavy fighting erupted between the two sides in the Puthukkudiyiruppu East, Iranapalai East and Palamattalam areas as troops attached to the 53rd, 58th and 55th Divisions further close in on the ‘Safe Zone’ from three directions. “The Safe Zone has now been surrounded from all three directions and troops are poised to liberate the civilians trapped inside the Safe Zone clearing paths for them to reach Security Forces controlled areas,” a senior military official told Daily News on March 29. The LTTE is now fighting within a one square kilometre stretch in the Iranapalai East, the last build up area under LTTE control at present, he said, adding, “Heavy fighting erupted in this terrain as 58 Division and 53 Division troops launched simultaneous attacks on Tiger controlled areas cutting off their last available Supply Routes East of Iranapalai from the A-35 road.” The official said that the LTTE is continuing their battle in this narrow stretch constructing earth bunds on a daily basis and troops have to overrun each earth bund to capture the area. ”With the capture of this last build up area the troops have to cross water filled paddy lands and the lagoon to reach the Safe Zone which is now within sight from all battlefronts,” the official added.
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March - 29 
Some 600 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants have been arrested at the Omanthai check point in the Vavuniya District during the last three months, Police said on March 29, according to Daily Mirror. 75 out of the 600 militants were arrested on a single day and many were known
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Some 600 suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants have been arrested at the Omanthai check point in the Vavuniya District during the last three months, Police said on March 29, according to Daily Mirror. 75 out of the 600 militants were arrested on a single day and many were known to mingle with the civilians and infiltrated the Government-controlled areas. The arrested militants were sent to rehabilitation centres after recording their statements.
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March - 29 
The SFs captured a LTTE truck mounted with 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun from the Iranapalai area in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Defense.lk reports. Sources said that the SFs repulsed the outfit’s attempt to breach the SF’s Forward Defence Line (FDL) killing five militants. Dead bodies of five
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The SFs captured a LTTE truck mounted with 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun from the Iranapalai area in the east of Puthukkudiyiruppu, Defense.lk reports. Sources said that the SFs repulsed the outfit’s attempt to breach the SF’s Forward Defence Line (FDL) killing five militants. Dead bodies of five slain militants along with five T-56 riffles and one radio communication set were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 30 
An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during several clashes in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on March 30, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered dead bodies of
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An unspecified number of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during several clashes in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area of Mullaitivu District on March 30, reported Sri Lanka Army. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered dead bodies of five militants along with eight T-56 weapons, four magazines, one modified weapon, four I-com sets, one satellite phone, one Silva Compass, two Global Positioning System units, two maps and two man packs from these areas.
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March - 30 
Colombo Page reports that the Government is planning to open a second Police station on the recently liberated Jaffna- Kandy (A-9) highway in the coming days. The Police said they would open the second station at Puliyankulam in the Vavuniya District while the office of the Senior Superintendent of
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Colombo Page reports that the Government is planning to open a second Police station on the recently liberated Jaffna- Kandy (A-9) highway in the coming days. The Police said they would open the second station at Puliyankulam in the Vavuniya District while the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police is to be opened at Kanagarayamkulam. The Government opened its first Police station on A-9 highway at Omanthai in Vavuniya few weeks ago. Meanwhile, the SFs have already started building bunkers along the A-9 highway to safeguard the military vehicles operating between Jaffna and Vavuniya. Government sources confirmed that they expect to reopen the road for public soon after the completion of the de-mining process on the road
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March - 30 
Defence.lk reports that SFs operating at Palamattalam in the north of Puthukkudiyiruppu captured several LTTE bunkers. At one occasion, an LTTE suicide bomber blew himself up inside the bunker while his accomplices escaped. Sources said that soldiers were unharmed in the explosion. In addition, snip
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Defence.lk reports that SFs operating at Palamattalam in the north of Puthukkudiyiruppu captured several LTTE bunkers. At one occasion, an LTTE suicide bomber blew himself up inside the bunker while his accomplices escaped. Sources said that soldiers were unharmed in the explosion. In addition, snipers deployed in the forward areas of Iranapalai East reported successful acquisition of 21 LTTE camps during the course of the day. Intercepted LTTE radio transmission confirmed heavy damages to the militants during the clashes in the area since morning.
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March - 30 
Naval troops following a pre-dawn sea encounter off the seas at Chalai in the Mullaitivu District on March 30 killed 26 Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including one of its top leaders identified as Maran, and submerged four Sea Tiger boats, accord
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Naval troops following a pre-dawn sea encounter off the seas at Chalai in the Mullaitivu District on March 30 killed 26 Sea Tigers [cadres of the sea wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)], including one of its top leaders identified as Maran, and submerged four Sea Tiger boats, according to a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) report. A huge stock of LTTE armaments also perished with the boats, the Navy said. Acting Navy spokesman Commander Mahesh Karunaratne told Daily News "The Naval patrol deployed in Silawathai and Chundikulam initially observed three LTTE boats deployed from Puttumatalan coming towards Chalai. When sailors approached the LTTE boats, the naval patrol had come under LTTE fire." The Navy deploying the Small Boat Squadron and the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) launched a barrage of fire and destroyed all three Sea Tiger boats. "Following the incident, another LTTE boat was spotted in the same area and the Naval patrol RABS destroyed the Tiger boat… At least 26 Sea Tigers were killed and four LTTE boats completely destroyed in the sea battle", Commander Karunaratne added. LTTE communication intercepts revealed that a Sea Tiger leader ‘Maran’ and several senior Sea Tigers were killed. An unidentified navy spokesman said that a sailor was also killed in the battle, adds Colombo Page. However, it put the Sea Tigers death toll at 24.
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March - 30 
On March 30, the SLA shelling claimed the lives of 70 civilians. In addition, gunfire from the SLA positions across the lagoon killed 18 civilians on the road which links the makeshift hospital with Internally Displaced Person settlements. 21 of the slain victims and 31 of 156 wounded civilians were
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On March 30, the SLA shelling claimed the lives of 70 civilians. In addition, gunfire from the SLA positions across the lagoon killed 18 civilians on the road which links the makeshift hospital with Internally Displaced Person settlements. 21 of the slain victims and 31 of 156 wounded civilians were children, the report added.
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March - 30 
On the same day, troops recovered 380 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and two IEDs during a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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On the same day, troops recovered 380 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one hand grenade and two IEDs during a search operation in Puthukkudiyiruppu.
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March - 30 
SFs operating in the north of Puttumatalan thwarted a LTTE boat attack, most probably aiming at an amphibious attack, a senior military official said, reported Daily News on March 30. According to the ground information LTTE had used 20-30 boats for the attack. The LTTE sustained heavy losses during
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SFs operating in the north of Puttumatalan thwarted a LTTE boat attack, most probably aiming at an amphibious attack, a senior military official said, reported Daily News on March 30. According to the ground information LTTE had used 20-30 boats for the attack. The LTTE sustained heavy losses during their failed infiltration effort, which lasted from March 27 till the early hours of March 28.
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March - 30 
The SFs foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants overboard a canter lorry to enter the cleared areas (area under Government control) of Puthukkudiyiruppu near the Army FDL and destroyed the vehicle with the militants onboard, SLA reports. The driver of the vehicle was killed inside the Canter lorry w
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The SFs foiled an attempt by the LTTE militants overboard a canter lorry to enter the cleared areas (area under Government control) of Puthukkudiyiruppu near the Army FDL and destroyed the vehicle with the militants onboard, SLA reports. The driver of the vehicle was killed inside the Canter lorry while another militant who tried to escape was also shot dead by the soldiers. The SFs later found a Five-Zero anti-aircraft weapon fixed to the lorry by the militants.
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March - 30 
Troops captured another LTTE-built earth bund in the Theveddi area following fierce fighting. The earth bund, about 15 feet in depth and 12 feet in height, was erected to stall the advance of the troops into LTTE concentrations, near the “No Fire Zone”.
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Troops captured another LTTE-built earth bund in the Theveddi area following fierce fighting. The earth bund, about 15 feet in depth and 12 feet in height, was erected to stall the advance of the troops into LTTE concentrations, near the “No Fire Zone”.
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March - 30 
Troops in the Udayarukattukulam area recovered fifty-four 60-mm mortar bombs, forty-five 81-mm mortar bombs, 35 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 11 T-56 weapon parts, five moulds of 120-mm mortar bombs, 39 moulds of 81-mm mortar bombs, 22 moulds of 60-mm mortar bombs, 24 moulds of Arul bombs, six Im
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Troops in the Udayarukattukulam area recovered fifty-four 60-mm mortar bombs, forty-five 81-mm mortar bombs, 35 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 11 T-56 weapon parts, five moulds of 120-mm mortar bombs, 39 moulds of 81-mm mortar bombs, 22 moulds of 60-mm mortar bombs, 24 moulds of Arul bombs, six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) made using 81-mm mortars, eight IEDs made using 60-mm mortars, 17 claymore mines weighing about two kilograms, two claymore mines weighing about five kilograms, two shot guns, fifty-eight 60-mm mortar trails, 160 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 357 hand grenades, 22 Arul bombs, two barrels of Multi Purpose Machine Guns, one barrels of a 12.7-mm weapons115 parts of 60-mm mortars, 37 iron springs, 37 APM fuses and one round of 30-mm ammunition from the area.
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March - 31 
On March 31, during search operations in the Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Iranamadu areas troops recovered eight T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, two communication sets, one pedal gun used in navy boats, three suicide jackets, nine claymore mines, five hand grenades, eight Rocket Propeller G
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On March 31, during search operations in the Vishuamadu, Puthukkudiyiruppu and Iranamadu areas troops recovered eight T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines, two communication sets, one pedal gun used in navy boats, three suicide jackets, nine claymore mines, five hand grenades, eight Rocket Propeller Grenades, two artillery sights, one aiming sight, one 81-mm mortar sight and one jacket. In addition, 3500 kilograms of Potassium Chloride, used for production of C-4 explosives and other mines by the LTTE, was unearthed by the troops from Olumadu in the Vavuniya District. The consignment in 70 bags of 50 kilograms had been brought to the area by LTTE long time ago for distribution among its cadres for production of explosives.
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March - 31 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) shelling killed 45 civilians and injured 120 others within the ‘Safety Zone’ in Mullaitivu District throughout March 31, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 13 civilians, including nine members of two families, were killed in Ampalavanpokk
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) shelling killed 45 civilians and injured 120 others within the ‘Safety Zone’ in Mullaitivu District throughout March 31, reported the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net. 13 civilians, including nine members of two families, were killed in Ampalavanpokkanai and Valaignarmadam in the morning while 32 more were killed in attacks elsewhere within the ‘Safety Zone’.
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March - 31 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets destroyed a LTTE 130-mm artillery gun hidden in the northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the morning of March 31, according to Colombo Page. According to military sources, the destroyed 130-mm artillery gun was among the few heavy artillery guns available with the L
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets destroyed a LTTE 130-mm artillery gun hidden in the northeast of Puthukkudiyiruppu in the morning of March 31, according to Colombo Page. According to military sources, the destroyed 130-mm artillery gun was among the few heavy artillery guns available with the LTTE located inside the “No Fire Zone” to direct fire on the advancing troops and also towards the fleeing civilians, adds Daily News.
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March - 31 
Two top LTTE leaders, Amirthap alias Amuthab and Kobith alias Gobith, were killed during clashes with the troops in Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 31. Prabhakaran’s son, Charles Anthony, was also confirmed injured during these clashes. Amirthap was the leader of the LTTE’s "Charles Anthony Regiment". He
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Two top LTTE leaders, Amirthap alias Amuthab and Kobith alias Gobith, were killed during clashes with the troops in Puthukkudiyiruppu on March 31. Prabhakaran’s son, Charles Anthony, was also confirmed injured during these clashes. Amirthap was the leader of the LTTE’s "Charles Anthony Regiment". He became the leader in 2008 after serving as the special leader for the "Imran Pandiyan Regiment" in 2006. Kobith, who led LTTE operations against the Army, was formally the special leader of the "Charles Anthony Regiment" in 2007.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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