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Jaffna (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2007
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August - 1 
A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 20
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A 22-year-old Tamil journalist, Nilakshan Sahapavan, of the Media Resource Training Centre in Jaffna University and a part-time reporter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 1, according to Colombo Page. “Nilakshan is the eighth media worker or journalist killed in Jaffna since May 2006,” the Free Media Movement said in a statement.
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August - 1 
A day earlier, a 10-kg claymore mine, one detonator and four pen torch batteries were recovered by troops from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, a 10-kg claymore mine, one detonator and four pen torch batteries were recovered by troops from the Kokuvil area of Jaffna district.
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August - 1 
Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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Another civilian, identified as Vadivanathan Kajapratheep, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in front of Aero Lanka office located at Naavalar road in the Kantharmadam area of the same district.
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August - 1 
Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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Elsewhere, on August 1, unidentified assailants shot dead another youth, identified as Krishnan Vaseekaran, at Maarseari in the Thenmaraadchi area, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 1 
On the same day, troops recovered five LTTE suicide belts, three anti-tank mines, two LTTE made hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, two magazines with 56 ammunition rounds, two micro pistols, six pistol magazines, 48 ammunition rounds, two claymore mines, two remote controllers, four connectors, three c
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On the same day, troops recovered five LTTE suicide belts, three anti-tank mines, two LTTE made hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, two magazines with 56 ammunition rounds, two micro pistols, six pistol magazines, 48 ammunition rounds, two claymore mines, two remote controllers, four connectors, three claymore receivers, four 9-V batteries, five cyanide capsules, 13 detonators with wire from the Valikamam area of Jaffna district.
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August - 2 
A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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A youth, identified as Thanikasalam Sasirooban, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Mudamavadi junction in the Nallur area of Jaffna district on August 2, according to Daily Mirror.
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August - 3 
A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Mahendiran Tharani, was shot dead by an unidentified assailant along Periya Arasady Road in the Changkaththaanai area of Jaffna district on August 3, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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August - 3 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Tharmalingam Shanmugarajah, at Vannaarpannai.
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August - 3 
Meanwhile, a group of LTTE cadres who were moving closer to the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) to launch an attack on troops were fired upon by security forces (SFs), according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops confirmed that one LTTE leader was killed in the SFs fire.
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Meanwhile, a group of LTTE cadres who were moving closer to the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) to launch an attack on troops were fired upon by security forces (SFs), according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Troops confirmed that one LTTE leader was killed in the SFs fire.
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August - 5 
Troops also recovered one claymore mine, 22 detonators, four claymore devices, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 pen torch batteries, six 40-mm grenade launcher rounds, one claymore mine stand, one 9 V battery, two APM detonators and a stock of T-56 ammunition from the Chankani area of Jaffna dist
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Troops also recovered one claymore mine, 22 detonators, four claymore devices, two anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 pen torch batteries, six 40-mm grenade launcher rounds, one claymore mine stand, one 9 V battery, two APM detonators and a stock of T-56 ammunition from the Chankani area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, one micro pistol, one T-56 weapon, one RPG and four hand grenades were recovered from the Walikamam area on August 5.
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August - 6 
Five soldiers and a civilian were injured in another remote controlled claymore mine explosion carried out by LTTE cadres in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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Five soldiers and a civilian were injured in another remote controlled claymore mine explosion carried out by LTTE cadres in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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August - 6 
Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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Security forces shot dead two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Jaffna peninsula on August 6, reports AFP.
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August - 7 
Meanwhile, troops unearthed a T-56 weapon and a stock of explosives, medicine and other warlike items buried in an abandoned courtyard in the Thennamarachchi area of Jaffna district. The stock contained one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 80 rounds of live ammunition, three hand grenades, two cla
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Meanwhile, troops unearthed a T-56 weapon and a stock of explosives, medicine and other warlike items buried in an abandoned courtyard in the Thennamarachchi area of Jaffna district. The stock contained one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 80 rounds of live ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, 30 meters of detonator codes, two claymore mine stands, one remote controller, one rocket propeller grenade chargers, one wire roll, one 9-V battery, three radio set covers, two detonators, one plastic barrel, four LTTE caps, medicine, surgical syringes and many pharmaceutical items.
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August - 8 
On August 8, one more LTTE suicide belt along with a satellite telephone and two detonators was recovered from the Point Pedro are of Jaffna district.
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On August 8, one more LTTE suicide belt along with a satellite telephone and two detonators was recovered from the Point Pedro are of Jaffna district.
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August - 12 
Four soldiers were killed and thirteen others injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting an army truck in the Kachchanthoppu area of Jaffna district on August 12, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Two IEDs fixed to a push bicyc
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Four soldiers were killed and thirteen others injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting an army truck in the Kachchanthoppu area of Jaffna district on August 12, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. Two IEDs fixed to a push bicycle were reportedly activated using a remote controller targeting the army vehicle.
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August - 12 
Meanwhile, a civilian, identified as Pedurupillai Jesudasan, was wounded in a LTTE attack in the Jaffna district.
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Meanwhile, a civilian, identified as Pedurupillai Jesudasan, was wounded in a LTTE attack in the Jaffna district.
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August - 15 
On the same day, one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 39 ammunition, one micro pistol, one magazine and eight pistol ammunition was recovered from the Vadukoddai area in Jaffna district.
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On the same day, one T-56 weapon, two magazines, 39 ammunition, one micro pistol, one magazine and eight pistol ammunition was recovered from the Vadukoddai area in Jaffna district.
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August - 15 
Separately, on August 15, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under government control) committed suicide after exploding himself with a hand grenade when he was detected by troops on the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Gurunagar area in the Jaffna district. One global po
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Separately, on August 15, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under government control) committed suicide after exploding himself with a hand grenade when he was detected by troops on the FDL (Forward Defence Line) at Gurunagar area in the Jaffna district. One global positioning system, two hand grenades and one cyanide capsule was recovered from his possession.
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August - 16 
Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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Elsewhere, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Seeni Jeyaharan, at Mayilani on August 16, Tamil Net reported.
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August - 17 
Separately, army troops patrolling the Point Pedro beach area killed another LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the beach and recovered 5-kg claymore mine from his possession. Another LTTE cadre who swam ashore was killed by the Army later.
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Separately, army troops patrolling the Point Pedro beach area killed another LTTE cadre who was trying to infiltrate the beach and recovered 5-kg claymore mine from his possession. Another LTTE cadre who swam ashore was killed by the Army later.
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August - 17 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on August 17 prevented a small Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boat from infiltrating the Jaffna peninsula from sea off the coast of Point Pedro, according to Colombo Page. SLN sources said the Fast Attack Craft patrolling along the Point Pedro coast observed a suspi
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on August 17 prevented a small Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) boat from infiltrating the Jaffna peninsula from sea off the coast of Point Pedro, according to Colombo Page. SLN sources said the Fast Attack Craft patrolling along the Point Pedro coast observed a suspicious boat moving north close to the beach and alerted the SLN commandos of the Special Boat Squadron who intercepted the boat in the Manalkadu area. Two LTTE cadres on board opened fire at the naval personnel who retaliated killing one of the outfit’s cadres while the other jumped overboard. The SLN commandos later recovered the body of the slain LTTE cadre and also captured the small boat fitted with a eight horse power outboard motors, a global positioning system, a hand phone, 40-mm automatic grenade launcher, 14 grenades used for the launcher, two magazines of the machine gun and a cyanide capsule.
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August - 18 
At Kattiaratan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered two 120-mm mortars trapped to an APM.
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At Kattiaratan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered two 120-mm mortars trapped to an APM.
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August - 19 
One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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One more civilian, Karthigesu Rajaratnam, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Vealanai East in the Jaffna district.
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August - 20 
LTTE cadres fired three 60-mm mortars towards military targets in Kilaly on August 20, without causing any damage.
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LTTE cadres fired three 60-mm mortars towards military targets in Kilaly on August 20, without causing any damage.
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August - 20 
On the same day, LTTE cadres operating in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district fired at least ten artillery rounds towards the Palaly military complex. However, all of them fell short of their intended targets.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres operating in the Pooneryn area of Jaffna district fired at least ten artillery rounds towards the Palaly military complex. However, all of them fell short of their intended targets.
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August - 20 
Two local employees working for the Danish Halo Trust De-mining Non-Governmental Organization in Jaffna were killed by suspected LTTE cadres along the Kasthuri road in Jaffna on Monday 20-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Two local employees working for the Danish Halo Trust De-mining Non-Governmental Organization in Jaffna were killed by suspected LTTE cadres along the Kasthuri road in Jaffna on Monday 20-morning, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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August - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Sivasamy Sritharan, and injured another, A. Sujithan, at Kasthoori road in Jaffna, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 22 
Elsewhere, one IED (improvised explosive device) lying under a tree in the Meesalai area was recovered by the troops. The IED was trapped to a night vision device which was similar to a pair of goggles in shape enabling the criminal to trigger it while being worn on the face. This is the first time
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Elsewhere, one IED (improvised explosive device) lying under a tree in the Meesalai area was recovered by the troops. The IED was trapped to a night vision device which was similar to a pair of goggles in shape enabling the criminal to trigger it while being worn on the face. This is the first time the SFs recovered this type of IED from the Jaffna peninsula. C-4 explosives weighing about 500-gm was uncovered from the inside of the IED. Troops also recovered one hand grenade from the Kopai area of the same district.
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August - 22 
In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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In another incident, a LTTE cadre who tried to infiltrate into the Nagarkovil FDL (forward defence line) in the Jaffna district was shot dead by troops.
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August - 22 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE attack targeting the SFs at Nagarkovil in Jaffna district. One more soldier was injured when LTTE cadres using snipers directed an attack on Kilaly area.
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE attack targeting the SFs at Nagarkovil in Jaffna district. One more soldier was injured when LTTE cadres using snipers directed an attack on Kilaly area.
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August - 23 
A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, another civilian, identified as Selliah Chandram, was shot dead by the LTTE cadres in the Navaly area of Jaffna district.
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August - 23 
Elsewhere, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Rampettikulam area when he tried to infiltrate into the security forces (SFs) Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the area.
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Elsewhere, troops killed one LTTE cadre in the Rampettikulam area when he tried to infiltrate into the security forces (SFs) Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the area.
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August - 28 
Troops foiled an attempt by six cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to infiltrate the security force’s (SFs) Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and killed three of them on August 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. However, three others managed to escape.
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Troops foiled an attempt by six cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to infiltrate the security force’s (SFs) Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and killed three of them on August 28, reports Sri Lanka Army. However, three others managed to escape.
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August - 29 
Elsewhere, on August 29, troops killed another LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards the SFs at Vadari army detachment in the Point Pedro area.
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Elsewhere, on August 29, troops killed another LTTE cadre who attempted to lob a hand grenade towards the SFs at Vadari army detachment in the Point Pedro area.
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August - 29 
Seven cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and several others wounded on August 29 when troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s cadres to infiltrate the security force’s (SFs) Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army
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Seven cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed and several others wounded on August 29 when troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s cadres to infiltrate the security force’s (SFs) Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Troops also recovered LTTE military hardware as well as nine landmines from the incident site.
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August - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Nadarajalingam Seyamalan, at Manthuvil in the Thenmaraadchi area of Jaffna district on August 29, reports Tamil Net.
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August - 30 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s cadres to infiltrate the Muhamale FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on August 30, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed as troops foiled an attempt by a group of the outfit’s cadres to infiltrate the Muhamale FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on August 30, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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August - 31 
Troops recovered a claymore bomb from the Jaffna vegetable market premises. An IED floating in the sea water near the Kanthoduwawa beach area of Puttalam district was recovered by police.
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Troops recovered a claymore bomb from the Jaffna vegetable market premises. An IED floating in the sea water near the Kanthoduwawa beach area of Puttalam district was recovered by police.
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*Data till , June 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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