Velupillai Prabhakaran

Guide Note

Velupillai Prabhakaran, also known as Thambi, is the leader of the Tamil Tigers, a Tamil separatist organization in Sri Lanka. In rare public statements and interviews, he has described his ideology as one seeking "revolutionary Socialism and an egalitarian society." He has also argued that he has led his group to unconventional armed combat against the Sri Lankan government after observing the disparity in resources between his forces and those of Sri Lanka's military and that "non-violent resistance is ineffectual." Prabhakaran is currently wanted by Interpol on charges of terrorism, murder, organized crime, and conspiracy. Sri Lanka's Air Force claims he was seriously wounded during an air raid in 2007.

Fast Facts

  1. Also known as: Thambi
  2. Born: November 26, 1953
  3. Spouse: Mathivathani Erambu
  4. Has three children
  5. Founded the Tamil Tigers in 1972
  6. Has a 12 grade education
  7. Suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Official Site: Tamil Eelam  Jackie: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Official Site
  2. Wikipedia: Velupillai Prabhakaran
  3. Interpol: Velupillai Prabhakaran
  4. South Asia Terrorism Portal: ‘Heroes’ Day’ Speech by LTTE Chief Velupillai ... (November 27, 2007)
  5. LankaWeb: The American Government's Assessment of Prabhakaran (April 24, 2007)
  6. Asian Tribune: LTTE Targeting Innocent Civilians, Prabhakaran’s Whereabouts... (February 4, 2008)
  7. AOL Video: Prabahkaran Severely Injured in an Airforce Attack (Time: 1:19)  Jackie: November 28, 2007


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