Eelam War IV - Killings LTTE Leaders

Killings LTTE Leaders

  • Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed by government troops. His body was identified through DNA testing on May 19, 2009.
  • Soosai, leader of the Sea Tigers, and Pottu Amman, head of the LTTE intelligence wing, were killed along with Prabhakaran.
  • Charles Anthony was confirmed dead on May 18, 2009. SL Army has confirmed that the body found in Vellamullivaikkal is that of LTTE chief's son.
  • Three bodies recovered by SL troops have been identified as those of Nadesan, Puleethevan and Ramesh on May 18, 2009.

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