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Pirapaharan opens new home for elderly

[TamilNet, Saturday, 05 June 2004, 13:20 GMT]
Leader of the Liberation Tigers (LTTE), Velupillai Pirapaharan, attended the opening ceremony of a new building in the Home for the Elderly, 'Anpucholai,' in Kilinochchi and awarded prizes of faith to many older parents of LTTE war heroes, sources from Vanni said.

(Photo: LTTE Editors Note: Some faces are electronically altered for security purposes, displayed as received)

Pirapaharan was accompanied by his wife, Mathivathani, for the event.

Director of Welfare of Families of War Heroes and Fighters, Thirukumaran, presided the event.

Leader of LTTE Political Wing, S.P.Thamilchelvan raised the Tamil National flag and Director of LTTE's Heroes Cemetaries, Pon.Thiyagam, lit the lamp of freedom. Mr.Pirapaharan then ceremonially opened the new builiding cutting the ribbon.

Special Commander of LTTE's Sea Tigers, Col.Soosai, Senior Member of the LTTE, V.Balakumaran, Deputy Leader of LTTE Political Wing, Thangan, Leader of LTTE Women's Political Wing, Thamilini, and other LTTE cadres and parents participated in the event.

Anpucholai for several years has been involved in providing care for the elderly parents of LTTE's martyrs.

Photo: LTTE

Photo: LTTE

Photo: LTTE