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Thillaiyampalam Sivanesan (Tamil: தில்லையம்பலம் சிவனேசன்; 16 October 1963[3] – 18 May 2009), also known by his nom de guerre, Colonel Soosai,[4] was the head of the Sea Tigers, the naval wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.[5][6][7]
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Colonel Soosai | |
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![]() The Sea Tigers' special commander Col. Soosai being interviewed by a Tamil journalist in 2006 in a Sea Tiger's base located in Mullaitivu. His bodyguard is seen standing behind him carrying an M16. | |
Born | Thillaiyampalam Sivanesan (1963-10-16)16 October 1963 |
Died | 18 May 2009(2009-05-18) (aged 45) |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Spouse | Sathyadevi[1] |
Children | Suresh Madhi |
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Allegiance | Tamil Eelam |
Service/ | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam |
Years of service | 1981 –2009 |
Commands held | Head of Sea Tigers |
Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War
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