A portion of the Situation Report -
sunday Observer

Prabhakaran physically and mentally down

Having learnt that the Government troops have been hitting hard on the Tiger strongholds in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has reportedly fallen ill. His health condition is fast deteriorating, according to intelligence sources. The reports said Prabhakaran an acute diabetic was suffering from some incurable wounds in his hand.

Despite his poor health, the battle in Wanni has compelled him to come out from his underground bunkers, as most of his senior subordinates were dead. At this turning point, Prabhakaran has to summon his cadres to Kilinochchi, use all tactics including the human shield to face a do or die battle.

According to sources the wounded Tiger leader was limping to a secret venue to discuss his plan for the final battle. Feeble Prabhakaran had failed to keep his head straight, sources said. Prabhakaran is more likely use a sea or air route to run away Wanni in the event Government troops launched an onslaught on his hideout in Kilinochchi very soon.