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Mannar (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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April - 1 
At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a bunker line of the outfit at Pikkulam in the Mannar district on April 1, reports Daily News. "The ground troops through intercepted radio transmissions got confirmation that 21 Tiger cadres were kill
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At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a bunker line of the outfit at Pikkulam in the Mannar district on April 1, reports Daily News. "The ground troops through intercepted radio transmissions got confirmation that 21 Tiger cadres were killed during this confrontation," an unnamed senior Army official said. 12 soldiers were injured during the operation.
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April - 1 
During another encounter between the two sides in the area north of Manthai, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the area north of Manthai, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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April - 1 
On April 1, 21 LTTE militants were killed during clashes with the troops at Puthukulam in the Mannar district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On April 1, 21 LTTE militants were killed during clashes with the troops at Puthukulam in the Mannar district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 1 
The LTTE opened 120-mm artillery fire at the Murunkan hospital causing heavy damage to the building, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. However, no casualties were reported.Meanwhile, Catholic priests at the Madhu Church have reportedly confirmed that the LTTE had directed mortar f
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The LTTE opened 120-mm artillery fire at the Murunkan hospital causing heavy damage to the building, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. However, no casualties were reported.Meanwhile, Catholic priests at the Madhu Church have reportedly confirmed that the LTTE had directed mortar fire to the Church premises twice.
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April - 1 
The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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April - 2 
The troops advanced another 800 metres into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory neutralising the outfit’s FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Kaliaddanchan village of Mannar district on April 2-morning, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily Ne
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The troops advanced another 800 metres into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory neutralising the outfit’s FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Kaliaddanchan village of Mannar district on April 2-morning, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "The fierce fire fight lasted for an hour and a half and troops advancing on the LTTE frontlines gained 800 meters of Tiger territory in the confrontation. Thirteen Tiger cadres were injured in the confrontation", he added. One soldier was also killed while 12 others were injured during the clashes.
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April - 2 
Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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April - 3 
Priests at Madhu Church in Mannar on April 3 transferred the Sacred Statue of Our Lady of Madhu to a safer place following a virtual takeover of the Church premises by the LTTE, reports from un-cleared areas (area not under government control) said, according to Daily News. The LTTE had invaded the
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Priests at Madhu Church in Mannar on April 3 transferred the Sacred Statue of Our Lady of Madhu to a safer place following a virtual takeover of the Church premises by the LTTE, reports from un-cleared areas (area not under government control) said, according to Daily News. The LTTE had invaded the Church and installed mines and booby traps in the vicinity to prevent an advance by the SFs. The outfit has forcibly evicted more than 150 civilians from the area and has threatened the priests and forced them to leave. Four of the priests subsequently left the Church with the statue.
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April - 3 
Three LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Kattaiadampan camp in the Mannar district on April 3, SLA reports.
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Three LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Kattaiadampan camp in the Mannar district on April 3, SLA reports.
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April - 4 
On April 4, the troops killed one LTTE militant and injured three others in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed and another sustained injuries in the incident. Separately, troops operating in the Adampan area of Mannar district killed one LTTE militant.
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On April 4, the troops killed one LTTE militant and injured three others in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed and another sustained injuries in the incident. Separately, troops operating in the Adampan area of Mannar district killed one LTTE militant.
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April - 4 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft bombed and neutralised an LTTE training base at Pullopalai, southeast of Muhamalai on April 4. It was reportedly one of the outfit’s major training bases for the Muhamalai attacks against the SFs. The SLAF MI-24 fighter jets also shelled and neutralised o
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft bombed and neutralised an LTTE training base at Pullopalai, southeast of Muhamalai on April 4. It was reportedly one of the outfit’s major training bases for the Muhamalai attacks against the SFs. The SLAF MI-24 fighter jets also shelled and neutralised one LTTE mortar position in the Andankulam area of Mannar district.
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April - 6 
11 more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the Palampiddi, Madhu, Mundipurippu, Nedunkerni and Thirukethiswaram areas of Mannar district. Five soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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11 more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the Palampiddi, Madhu, Mundipurippu, Nedunkerni and Thirukethiswaram areas of Mannar district. Five soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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April - 7 
At Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed one LTTE militant.
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At Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed one LTTE militant.
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants, including two females, and a soldier were killed clashes between the two sides in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district. One soldier was injured during one of the clashes.
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Four LTTE militants, including two females, and a soldier were killed clashes between the two sides in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district. One soldier was injured during one of the clashes.
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April - 7 
The troops killed at least eight LTTE militants in the Adampan, Manikilmarichchi, Kallikulam and Malikaittidal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts.
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The troops killed at least eight LTTE militants in the Adampan, Manikilmarichchi, Kallikulam and Malikaittidal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts.
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April - 8 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two females, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the Madhu, Adampan and Veddayamurippu areas of Mannar district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two females, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the Madhu, Adampan and Veddayamurippu areas of Mannar district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 9 
The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 9 
The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Eelamaruttankulam area and killed one militant while injuring two others.
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The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Eelamaruttankulam area and killed one militant while injuring two others.
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April - 9 
The troops neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Eluttumadduwal, Nagarkovil, Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. LTTE bunkers in the Adampan, Palampiddi east and areas north of Madhu camp in the Mannar district were also neutralised by the troops.
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The troops neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Eluttumadduwal, Nagarkovil, Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. LTTE bunkers in the Adampan, Palampiddi east and areas north of Madhu camp in the Mannar district were also neutralised by the troops.
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April - 9 
Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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April - 10 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Adampan and areas north of Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four LTTE militants. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Adampan and areas north of Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four LTTE militants. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes.
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April - 10 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops carried out attacks targeting the outfit’s bunkers at Udaiyadi in the Mannar district on April 10, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops carried out attacks targeting the outfit’s bunkers at Udaiyadi in the Mannar district on April 10, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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April - 10 
One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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April - 10 
Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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April - 10 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Madhu camp and Sirukulam areas of the same district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Madhu camp and Sirukulam areas of the same district.
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April - 11 
Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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April - 11 
The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants. Three more militants got inj
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The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants. Three more militants got injured in the incident. Two more LTTE bunkers were neutralised by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district, killing three militants.
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April - 12 
The death toll in the clashes between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and troops in the Udaiyadi, Kathankulam, Periyakulam, Ilantaivan, Malikaittidal, Vannakulam, Paleipperumalkadu, Munkilmurichchan and Adampan areas of Mannar district on April 12 has risen to 76, reports Sri Lanka Army
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The death toll in the clashes between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and troops in the Udaiyadi, Kathankulam, Periyakulam, Ilantaivan, Malikaittidal, Vannakulam, Paleipperumalkadu, Munkilmurichchan and Adampan areas of Mannar district on April 12 has risen to 76, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). 66 militants and 10 soldiers were killed, according to latest reports. As reported earlier, 30 militants and six soldiers were killed when the troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam. The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net quoted the outfit’s military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan claiming that at least 30 soldiers were killed and 75 wounded when the LTTE’s ‘defensive formations’ in Mannar confronted a four-pronged SLA attempt to advance west of Giant’s Tanks in Mannar. The Website said that the outfit lost three cadres in the fighting that lasted from 5.30am till 1.30pm.
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April - 12 
The troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district after fierce confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 12, Sri Lanka Army reports. At least 30 militants were killed
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The troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district after fierce confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 12, Sri Lanka Army reports. At least 30 militants were killed while over 50 others sustained injuries in the clashes. Six soldiers were also killed and 20 others got injured in the incident.
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April - 13 
Five LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured in clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Villattikulam, Vinayagapuram, north of Madhu and Chinnavalayankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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Five LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured in clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Villattikulam, Vinayagapuram, north of Madhu and Chinnavalayankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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April - 13 
On April 13, the troops killed two LTTE militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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On April 13, the troops killed two LTTE militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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April - 14 
More than 25,000 people, including 6,000 students, in the LTTE-held areas in the north-western region of the Mannar district face displacement due to the intensified fighting, according to A. Nicholaspillai, the Mannar District Collector, reports The Hindu. "The entire population of the LTTE-held Ma
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More than 25,000 people, including 6,000 students, in the LTTE-held areas in the north-western region of the Mannar district face displacement due to the intensified fighting, according to A. Nicholaspillai, the Mannar District Collector, reports The Hindu. "The entire population of the LTTE-held Madhu and Manthai west assistant government agent division, numbering over 25,000, face displacement due to recent fighting in the area," he said. According to him, the people have moved further north into LTTE-held Kilinochchi.
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April - 14 
On April 14, the security forces (SFs) launched attacks on a few LTTE hideouts in the area east of Madhu in the Mannar district. Seven militants were killed in one of these attacks.
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On April 14, the security forces (SFs) launched attacks on a few LTTE hideouts in the area east of Madhu in the Mannar district. Seven militants were killed in one of these attacks.
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April - 14 
One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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April - 15 
Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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April - 15 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Paleipperumalkadu, Kaddupulan, Vettukkuly, Veddayamurippu and Veppankulam areas of Mannar district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. One soldier sustained injuries in one of the clashes.
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Paleipperumalkadu, Kaddupulan, Vettukkuly, Veddayamurippu and Veppankulam areas of Mannar district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. One soldier sustained injuries in one of the clashes.
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April - 17 
During more clashes between the two sides in the Kaliaddanchan, Manthotam and Vediya Murippu areas of Mannar district, the SFs killed four LTTE militants and injured three others. Two soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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During more clashes between the two sides in the Kaliaddanchan, Manthotam and Vediya Murippu areas of Mannar district, the SFs killed four LTTE militants and injured three others. Two soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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April - 18 
Four more LTTE militants, including two female cadres, were killed by the troops in the Kattikulam and Tenvadaiyan areas of Mannar district.
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Four more LTTE militants, including two female cadres, were killed by the troops in the Kattikulam and Tenvadaiyan areas of Mannar district.
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April - 18 
Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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April - 19 
13 militants were killed and three others injured as the troops launched attacks on LTTE hide outs at Kathankulam and Malikaittidal in the Mannar district on April 18. One soldier got wounded in the incident.
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13 militants were killed and three others injured as the troops launched attacks on LTTE hide outs at Kathankulam and Malikaittidal in the Mannar district on April 18. One soldier got wounded in the incident.
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April - 20 
Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (AP
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Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 21 
MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF neutralised an LTTE mortar location and one of the outfit’s forward command posts in the area east of Adampan. Reports confirmed that 12 militants were killed and an equal number of them wounded in the attack.
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MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF neutralised an LTTE mortar location and one of the outfit’s forward command posts in the area east of Adampan. Reports confirmed that 12 militants were killed and an equal number of them wounded in the attack.
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April - 21 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two female militants, were killed during clashes with the troops in the Palampiddi, Kathankulam and Mantota areas of Mannar district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka.
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two female militants, were killed during clashes with the troops in the Palampiddi, Kathankulam and Mantota areas of Mannar district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka.
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April - 21 
The troops in a pre-dawn attack on April 21 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) main operation base in Mannar, codenamed "Lima-3", located east of Kathankulam, reports Sri Lanka Army. A stretch of about 1,300 meters also came under the troops’ control while seven militants were kill
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The troops in a pre-dawn attack on April 21 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) main operation base in Mannar, codenamed "Lima-3", located east of Kathankulam, reports Sri Lanka Army. A stretch of about 1,300 meters also came under the troops’ control while seven militants were killed in the operation. Four soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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April - 22 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammun
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 22 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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April - 24 
At least 27 militants were killed and about 12 others injured as heavy fighting erupted between the LTTE and the troops in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district when the troops attacked and captured outfit’s fortified bunker line and a trench line on April 24, according to SLA. Three soldiers we
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At least 27 militants were killed and about 12 others injured as heavy fighting erupted between the LTTE and the troops in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district when the troops attacked and captured outfit’s fortified bunker line and a trench line on April 24, according to SLA. Three soldiers were also killed and seven more injured in the clashes. At least bunkers were neutralised in the operation.
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April - 24 
Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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April - 24 
Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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April - 25 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several operations in captured areas recovered 191 anti personnel mines, 10 booby traps, 10 hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 20 live ammunitions.
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April - 25 
At Parayanakulam, the SFs attacked a LTTE bunker with small arms and killed four militants.
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At Parayanakulam, the SFs attacked a LTTE bunker with small arms and killed four militants.
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April - 27 
At least 14 LTTE militants were killed and several others injured during clashes that erupted between the troops and the militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts on April 27. Two soldiers were also killed while four of them sustained injuries.
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At least 14 LTTE militants were killed and several others injured during clashes that erupted between the troops and the militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts on April 27. Two soldiers were also killed while four of them sustained injuries.
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April - 27 
At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mine
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At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 hand grenades, three T-56 magazines, seven arul bombs and eight booby traps.
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April - 28 
Five more LTTE militants, identified as Yavili, Malarini, Wellappan, Malarmadhi and Manalan, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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Five more LTTE militants, identified as Yavili, Malarini, Wellappan, Malarmadhi and Manalan, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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April - 28 
The troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area killed four LTTE militants.
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The troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area killed four LTTE militants.
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April - 28 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched attacks towards the outfit’s bunkers in the Kaddupulan and Kattikulam areas of Mannar district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched attacks towards the outfit’s bunkers in the Kaddupulan and Kattikulam areas of Mannar district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 29 
One soldier was killed in an LTTE attack in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed in an LTTE attack in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district.
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April - 29 
Seven LTTE militants, including six senior cadres, were killed when the troops neutralised two bunkers which have been reportedly used by senior cadres of the outfit in the Manipullaukulam area of Mannar district on April 29, reports SLA.
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Seven LTTE militants, including six senior cadres, were killed when the troops neutralised two bunkers which have been reportedly used by senior cadres of the outfit in the Manipullaukulam area of Mannar district on April 29, reports SLA.
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April - 30 
11 militants were killed and 21 soldiers were injured in heavy fighting between the two sides in the LTTE-held areas of Periyakulam, Karukkakulam and Kathankulam in the Mannar district.
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11 militants were killed and 21 soldiers were injured in heavy fighting between the two sides in the LTTE-held areas of Periyakulam, Karukkakulam and Kathankulam in the Mannar district.
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April - 30 
At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Six soldiers were inju
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At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Six soldiers were injured in the operation. Subsequently, two MI-24 fighter crafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force providing aerial cover to the advancing ground troops bombed two LTTE camps in the Karukkakulam and Chalampaikulam areas. The operation was continuing till last reports came in.
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April - 30 
The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive
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The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the same area.
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*Data till , June 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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