Terror leader Thamilchelvan killed in SLAF air raid

Wanni LTTE reports confirm that the LTTE's Political leader, Thamilchelvan was killed following a successful air raid launched by the SLAF jets today (02) morning at an identified high profile LTTE gathering in Kilinochchi.

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S.P. Thamilchelvan, Liberation Tigers Political Head was killed in Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aerial bombardment Friday morning in Ki'linochchi. The Head Quarters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam (LTTE) in a press communique said it was conveying the loss of Brigadier Thamilchelvan with profound sadness to the people of Tamil Eelam, the Tamil diaspora and the Global Community. The Sri Lanka Air Force attack has targeted the residence of the members of the Political Division.

The Secretary General at the Head Quarters of the LTTE, S. Cheeran said the LTTE Political Head was killed in the SLAF bombardment that took place at 6:00 a.m. Friday along with Lt. Col. Anpumani (Alex), Major Mikuthan, Captain Neathaji, Lt. Aadchiveal and Lt. Vaakaikkumaran.

The LTTE has conferred its highest military rank, Brigadier, to Mr. Thamilchelvan.