The remains of the LTTE political Wing leader S.P.Thamilchelvan lying in an unknown location in Kilinochchi. Photo Courtesy - Sankathi.net(November, 02, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Originally from the Military Wing, Thamilchelvan was a close confidante of Pribhakaran since 1980. Although he was in charge of the Political Wing, Thamilchelvan was primarily a military man performing numerous military functions along side the usual political activities. In fact Thamilchelvan was in charge of military duties in the general area of Pooneryn. He was originally from Chavakachcheri, which is situated adjacent to Pooneryn, which made him a natural selection in coordinating military activities in Pooneryn.
The Sri Lanka Army was monitoring his movements for several months. The Air Force was given coordinants to a residence Thamilchelvan used during his stay in Kilinochchi. The attack was conducted when he returned from his military duties to Kilinochchi. His loss would be felt very strongly by the LTTE as he had become the 'human face' of the LTTE internationally.
Meanwhile LTTE leader Prabhakaran has appointed P. Nadesan as a new head of Political Wing of the LTTE, sources from the LTTE said.
Report with Defencewire
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