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Kilinochchi police requested the assistance of the army and the Special Task Force (STF) in Palai, after shots were fired at a police vehicle while driving in a forested area in the Arasakeni Kachcharu area. |
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The unidentified gunman fired several shots, however no officers were injured. The army and police have deployed over 100 soldiers for a search operation. |
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According to STF Commandant Latheef, STF personnel were sent to maintain law and order. |
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Locals reported that the situation remained tense for hours, with civilian movement restricted in the area. |
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