LTTE Commander Balraj died of heart attack in Vanni
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 - 12:00 AM SL Time
Colombo, 21 May, (Asiantribune.com): Balraj, one of the commanders of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam is said to have passed away due to a massive heart attack on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m, reveals LTTE media report
Balraj had a heart surgery in Singapore in 2003 during the Cease Fire Agreement. It was further reported that he has been hospitalized for 3 months earlier this year, according to informed sources in Vanni.
Balraj was a pure military man. He was never tainted with anything. He is the guy who turned it around in the Mankulam Army camp attack when LTTE was losing the batle. He is credited with many successful operations.
This is a poignant reminder that the original generation of LTTE leaders are ageing, another reason to sue for peace before bit is too late:))
This is a poignant reminder that the original generation of LTTE leaders are ageing, another reason to sue for peace before bit is too late:))
Aani you have to understand that these great leaders are the product of many battles it would be illogical to think that dozens more like him have not been created already given the continuous nature of the battles nowadays.
and he would have imparted his knowledge without holding anything back for he of all people would know that life is fickle.
as they say each generation stands on the shoulders of those who went before so i seriously doubt that the tigers wont have anybody of his caliber.
also we should realize that people like him are part of tigers and not the other way around. even Vp will pass one day.
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