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Vavuniya (Northern Province): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2007
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April - 1 
On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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On April 1, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting troops on route clearing patrol in the Setikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered a claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 1 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Kulasekaranathan Soumian and Yogarajan Baheerathan, and dumped their dead bodies in the Thirunavatkulam area of Vavuniya district on April 1, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 2 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened small arms fire targeting troops in the Palaimodai area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened small arms fire targeting troops in the Palaimodai area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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April - 2 
Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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Troops recovered a 4-kg claymore mine from the Karuvankerni area. They also recovered two hand grenades from the Uduppidi and Navala areas of Jaffna district. At Setikulam in the Vavuniya district, they recovered two claymore mines.
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April - 3 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres launched a small arms attack on an Army foot patrol in the Pudukulam area of Vavuniya district, according to SLA. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered two dead bodies of LTTE cadres, two T-56 weapons, one GPS, one radio set, nine detonators, five magazines, 125 T-56 ammunition, two pouches, seven metres of detonator cord, seven rifle slings, two cyanide capsules, five pen torches, one field dressing and one pack from the incident site.
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April - 4 
An 18-year-old boy and one home guard received injuries when LTTE cadres stormed in the Mahamilankulam area of Vauniya district and opened fire indiscriminately at civilians who were fishing at the Mahamilankulam tank.
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An 18-year-old boy and one home guard received injuries when LTTE cadres stormed in the Mahamilankulam area of Vauniya district and opened fire indiscriminately at civilians who were fishing at the Mahamilankulam tank.
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April - 4 
At Siruvilan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered four combat uniforms, two helmets, two jungle boots, one LTTE jacket and one pouch. On the same day troops recovered one claymore mine set to be exploded using a remote control device from the Varikutturuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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At Siruvilan in the Jaffna district, troops recovered four combat uniforms, two helmets, two jungle boots, one LTTE jacket and one pouch. On the same day troops recovered one claymore mine set to be exploded using a remote control device from the Varikutturuwa area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 6 
On the same day, SFs recovered one land mine of about 15-kg, one claymore mine weighing about 4.5-kg, one micro pistol and thirty-nine anti personnel mines from the Koomankulam, Peyadikulankulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas in Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, SFs recovered one land mine of about 15-kg, one claymore mine weighing about 4.5-kg, one micro pistol and thirty-nine anti personnel mines from the Koomankulam, Peyadikulankulam and Umayaratuvarankulam areas in Vavuniya district.
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April - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two brothers, identified as Rasiah Uthayaseelan and Rasiah Chandran, at Koomankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 6, reported Tamil Net.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with t
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On April 7, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres opened fire targeting security forces (SFs) on foot patrol in the Iruna Iruppaikulam area of Vavuniya district, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). SFs retaliated and during subsequent search operation recovered three LTTE dead bodies along with three weapons from the incident site. One soldier was also killed while three others sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 7 
Seven civilians and a soldier of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) were killed and 25 persons injured in a bomb blast on a passenger bus plying on the Vavuniya-Mannar main road in the north on April 7, according to The Hindu. A statement by the military said that the explosion was triggered by the Liberation
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Seven civilians and a soldier of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) were killed and 25 persons injured in a bomb blast on a passenger bus plying on the Vavuniya-Mannar main road in the north on April 7, according to The Hindu. A statement by the military said that the explosion was triggered by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) around 7.30 a.m. when the bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board was plying towards Vavuniya from Mannar. The Media Centre for National Security alleged that the LTTE is deliberately targeting civilians to mount pressure on the Government to stop the humanitarian missions launched to free the civilian population from LTTE terror.
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April - 7 
The military said a police post at Ambawaththa-Pampemadu in Vavuniya was attacked by the LTTE with hand grenades attack on the same day. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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The military said a police post at Ambawaththa-Pampemadu in Vavuniya was attacked by the LTTE with hand grenades attack on the same day. Two police personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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April - 8 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops repulsed an attempt by the outfit to enter the Security Forces (SFs) held areas in the Mullikulam region of Vavuniya district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed and an unspecified number of them injured as troops repulsed an attempt by the outfit to enter the Security Forces (SFs) held areas in the Mullikulam region of Vavuniya district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 9 
On April 9, Police personnel repulsed a LTTE attack on a Police foot patrol in the Poovarasankulam area and subsequently recovered a hand grenade, a micro pistol and eight rounds of ammunition from the incident site, according to Daily News.
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On April 9, Police personnel repulsed a LTTE attack on a Police foot patrol in the Poovarasankulam area and subsequently recovered a hand grenade, a micro pistol and eight rounds of ammunition from the incident site, according to Daily News.
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April - 10 
A security force personnel was killed and two others wounded in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered mortar fire in the Omanthai Entry/Exit point area of Vavuniya district on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Army. Following the incident, the Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the A-9 road was te
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A security force personnel was killed and two others wounded in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered mortar fire in the Omanthai Entry/Exit point area of Vavuniya district on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Army. Following the incident, the Omanthai Entry/Exit point on the A-9 road was temporarily closed, according to Daily News. "The Omanthai entry-exit point came under intermittent mortar fire of the LTTE after the initial attack at 7.45 a.m. compelling the Security Forces to close the checkpoint temporarily," a spokesperson for the Media Centre for National Security said. According to military spokesperson Brigadier Samarasinghe, the objective behind the attack was to disrupt the transport of food stock to the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) on the eve of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.
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April - 10 
Sri Lankan troops killed at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres after a mortar attack in the Vavuniya district on April 10-evening killed one soldier and injured four others, Reuters reports. The LTTE, however, denied any losses in the clash and instead claimed to have killed 10
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Sri Lankan troops killed at least 20 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres after a mortar attack in the Vavuniya district on April 10-evening killed one soldier and injured four others, Reuters reports. The LTTE, however, denied any losses in the clash and instead claimed to have killed 10 soldiers in a separate clash overnight in the same region.
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April - 11 
A day earlier, one LTTE cadre was killed in small arms fire by troops at Kontakkarankulam in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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A day earlier, one LTTE cadre was killed in small arms fire by troops at Kontakkarankulam in the Vavuniya district, SLA reported.
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April - 11 
A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two oth
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A group of armed men, alleged to be paramilitary cadres working for the Sri Lanka Army, shot dead three persons, including a woman, identified as Subramaniam Chandramathy, and injured two others in separate incidents at Kumankulam in the Vavuniya district on April 11, Tamil Net reported. The two other victims were identified as Chandrakumar Rajakopal and Arulappu Ketheeswaran.
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April - 11 
On April 11, troops recovered 30 Anti Personnel Mines (APM) from the Periyathampanai area.
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On April 11, troops recovered 30 Anti Personnel Mines (APM) from the Periyathampanai area.
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April - 11 
The International Red Cross (ICRC) officials at Omanthai handed over bodies of seven soldiers, killed on April 10 in a LTTE attack at Mullikulam Forward Defence Line in the Vavuniya district, to the Sri Lanka Army officials, the Military said. The LTTE handed over the bodies to ICRC Kilinochchi Head
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The International Red Cross (ICRC) officials at Omanthai handed over bodies of seven soldiers, killed on April 10 in a LTTE attack at Mullikulam Forward Defence Line in the Vavuniya district, to the Sri Lanka Army officials, the Military said. The LTTE handed over the bodies to ICRC Kilinochchi Head Official on April 11-evening. The soldiers were reported missing after the clash. As reported earlier, at least 20 LTTE cadres were believed to be killed in the Army retaliation.
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April - 12 
At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. an
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At least seven civilians, including six women, were shot dead on April 12 by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vavuniya district, according to Colombo Page. Defence officials said that the cadres raided a Sinhala community village of Avaranthalawa at around 4:30 p.m. and executed two families in two houses. The victims, six females, all above 50 years of age and one male, were dragged out of their homes and shot.
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April - 12 
Police personnel repulsed LTTE small arms attack towards the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district.
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Police personnel repulsed LTTE small arms attack towards the Kurumankadu Police roadblock in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 14 
LTTE cadres abducted a three wheeler driver, identified as Jesurathnam Roshan, on April 14. The victim’s father lodged a complaint with the Vavuniya police saying that his son was abducted by the LTTE around 7.30 p.m.
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LTTE cadres abducted a three wheeler driver, identified as Jesurathnam Roshan, on April 14. The victim’s father lodged a complaint with the Vavuniya police saying that his son was abducted by the LTTE around 7.30 p.m.
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April - 15 
A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is
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A civilian, identified as Selvaraja Gajendran, was shot dead by a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres at his residence in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district on April 15, reports Daily News. A spokesperson from the Media Centre for the National Security (MCNS) said, "It is believed that the victim was forced to join the outfit several times but refused to fall in line."
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April - 17 
Four suspected LTTE cadres stormed into a house in the Kiranavakulam area of Vavuniya district and shot dead a civilian, identified as Chandrabos Sudhakaran, after dragging his two little children out of the house, Colombo Page reports.
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Four suspected LTTE cadres stormed into a house in the Kiranavakulam area of Vavuniya district and shot dead a civilian, identified as Chandrabos Sudhakaran, after dragging his two little children out of the house, Colombo Page reports.
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April - 19 
The LTTE cadres at Vilachchikulam in Vavuniya opened fire targeting SLA troops on a foot patrol on April 19. The troops retaliated and reportedly killed four LTTE cadres.
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The LTTE cadres at Vilachchikulam in Vavuniya opened fire targeting SLA troops on a foot patrol on April 19. The troops retaliated and reportedly killed four LTTE cadres.
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April - 19 
The LTTE cadres in two separate hand grenade explosions in the Irattaperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district killed one soldier and damaged a private passenger bus, reports Sri Lanka Army. The LTTE cadres at first lobbed a hand grenade towards the petrol-filling station in the area triggering a huge e
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The LTTE cadres in two separate hand grenade explosions in the Irattaperiyakulam area of Vavuniya district killed one soldier and damaged a private passenger bus, reports Sri Lanka Army. The LTTE cadres at first lobbed a hand grenade towards the petrol-filling station in the area triggering a huge explosion but the blast fell short of igniting the highly inflammable spot averting a major disaster. As troops rushed towards the incident site, the LTTE cadres in hiding exploded another grenade in the nearby location killing one soldier and injuring four others.
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April - 21 
A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, troops recovered 72 anti-personnel mines (APMs) from the Periyattampanai area of Vavuniya district. On the same day, troops recovered 32 APMs along with 22 fuses from the Puttapoori area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 21 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes with the troops in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during clashes with the troops in the general area (area under Government control) of Vavuniya district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 23 
A bomb blast was reported in the Colombo bound passenger bus on Vavuniya - Mannar road in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reported Sri Lanka Army. According to initial reports, three civilians were killed and 35 others wounded in the explosion triggered by the LTTE.
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A bomb blast was reported in the Colombo bound passenger bus on Vavuniya - Mannar road in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reported Sri Lanka Army. According to initial reports, three civilians were killed and 35 others wounded in the explosion triggered by the LTTE.
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April - 23 
On April 23, troops launched an attack after observing movement of some LTTE cadres, killing three of them in the Palaimoddai area of Vavuniya district.
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On April 23, troops launched an attack after observing movement of some LTTE cadres, killing three of them in the Palaimoddai area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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On April 23, troops unearthed 121 APMs laid by the LTTE in the Periyathampanai area of Vavuniya district. Troops also recovered 35 APMs at Kadumawadu in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 23 
The death toll in the explosion aboard the Colombo bound bus on Vavuniya - Mannar road on April 23 has gone up to five with two more civilians succumbing to injuries. According to initial reports, three civilians were killed and 35 others wounded in the explosion triggered by the LTTE.
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The death toll in the explosion aboard the Colombo bound bus on Vavuniya - Mannar road on April 23 has gone up to five with two more civilians succumbing to injuries. According to initial reports, three civilians were killed and 35 others wounded in the explosion triggered by the LTTE.
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April - 24 
Four LTTE cadres while trying to fire small arms on a group of troops on foot patrol were killed after confronting them in the Nawatkulam area on April 24, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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Four LTTE cadres while trying to fire small arms on a group of troops on foot patrol were killed after confronting them in the Nawatkulam area on April 24, reported Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 25 
Troops retaliated to a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar attack in the Vilattikulam area of Vavuniya district on April 25, killing at least 15 of the outfit’s cadres and injuring several others, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Two soldiers were killed and an unspecified numbe
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Troops retaliated to a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar attack in the Vilattikulam area of Vavuniya district on April 25, killing at least 15 of the outfit’s cadres and injuring several others, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports. Two soldiers were killed and an unspecified number of them sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 26 
One soldier was injured in a LTTE attack in the Pokkaravani area of Vavuniya district on April 26.
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One soldier was injured in a LTTE attack in the Pokkaravani area of Vavuniya district on April 26.
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April - 27 
In the district, LTTE cadres fired three 120-mm artillery rounds towards troops in the Omanthai area, close to the Entry/Exit point.
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In the district, LTTE cadres fired three 120-mm artillery rounds towards troops in the Omanthai area, close to the Entry/Exit point.
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April - 29 
LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting troops on foot patrol in the Varikuttuur area of Vavuniya district, injuring two soldiers. However, one of them succumbed to his injuries later.
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LTTE cadres activated a claymore mine targeting troops on foot patrol in the Varikuttuur area of Vavuniya district, injuring two soldiers. However, one of them succumbed to his injuries later.
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April - 30 
Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the Army in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district. Similarly, one more LTTE cadre reportedly deserted the outfit and surrendered to the Police at Damminna in the Aralaganvila area of Polonnaruwa district on April 30.
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Three LTTE cadres surrendered to the Army in the Omanthai area of Vavuniya district. Similarly, one more LTTE cadre reportedly deserted the outfit and surrendered to the Police at Damminna in the Aralaganvila area of Polonnaruwa district on April 30.
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*Data till , June 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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