Col. Kittu and nine LTTE cadres remembered in Mullaitivu

by Shabeeha
Jan 16, 2023

The 30th anniversary of the deaths of Colonel Kittu (Sathasivam Krishnakumar) and nine other LTTE cadres was marked in Mullaitivu.

The inaugural lamp was lit by Theresamma, the mother of two Maaveerar. Following this, the sacrificial lamp was then lit by the mother of Maaveerar Kanikodi.

A one-minute silence tribute was held to remember the Maaveerar who had fought for Tamil liberation. Following this crowd laid floral tributes at a remembrance event in Vallipunam, Mullaitivu.

Another event was also held at Moongilaru.

Colonel Kittu, and nine other LTTE cadres, who committed suicide after being surrounded by Indian navy warships in 1993.
 


 

 

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