2nd Lead (Adds photos)

LTTE Women's unit releases film on liberation struggle

[TamilNet, Saturday, 02 October 2004, 11:48 GMT]
Part 2 of the "Akkini Paravaikal" (Volcanic Birds) of Nitharsanam Women Unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was released in Trincomalee Friday evening. Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE Mr.S.Elilan handed over the first copy of the CD to the mother of a LTTE martyr at the event held in Trincomalee Town Hall.

Elilan presenting the first video to the mother of a martyr

At the commencement of the event, Mr.Sivakumar, LTTE Trincomalee town political head hoisted the Thamileelam national flag in the Trincomalee Urban Council premises. Later the mother of an LTTE martyr lit the common flame of sacrifice. Thereafter Mr.S.Elilan garlanded the photograph of the first LTTE woman fighter 2nd Lieutenant Malathi.

"Akkini Paravaikal" film describes the role and contribution of the LTTE women brigade in the Tamil liberation struggle, sources said.

Elilan paying homage to Lt.Malathi

Ms Kaaronja, Trincomalee district women political head of the LTTE presided. Ms. Kanmani Ratnavadivel made the welcome address.

Mr.Veera and Ms Premila of Nitharsanam also spoke. Appreciation addresses were made Ms Ranee Sitharan and Mr.Yoganantham. Ms Ambuli of Nitharsanam proposed the vote of thanks.


Mr.Veera of Nitharsanam speaking