Paratharajan Thiyagarajah (12 September 1969 – 1 May 1989; ), known by his nom de guerre Captain Morris (M.O. - MINES OPERATER), was a Tamil militant and regional commander of the

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(LTTE). He was active in the Northern Province of

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, particularly in the

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(Paruthithurai) region, where he held significant responsibilities during the Sri Lankan Civil War.

Early life and education

Paratharajan Thiagarajah was born on September 12, 1969, in Arthiyadi, Puloly West,

, in the Jaffna District of

. He was the son of M. S. Thiyagarajah & Sivagamasunthary. His father was a Station Master (SM) working Ceylon government Railway. Details about his early education remain limited, but he became involved in militant activities at a young age.

Involvement with the LTTE

Captain Morris joined the

(LTTE) in 1984, at the age of 15. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his dedication and leadership skills. Within a few years, he was appointed as the LTTE's regional commander for

, a strategically important coastal town. Captain Morris was an early mentor to Colonel Charles, who later became the head of the LTTE intelligence unit. The two worked closely together, particularly during the battles against the Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) in the late 1980s.

Responsibilities

Captain Morris was a regional commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the Sri Lankan Civil War. He played a role in the organization’s military and administrative activities in LTTE-controlled areas, particularly in Point Pedro, a strategically significant town in northern Sri Lanka.

Death

On May 1, 1989, Captain Morris was killed in combat during an engagement with the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Point Pedro. His death was marked as a significant loss for the LTTE, as he was regarded as an influential leader in the movement.

External links

* Charles (Tamil militant)
Vanni pays homage to Col. Charles
06.01.2008 Tamilnet

LTTE’s military intelligence chief mourned - Tamil Guardian

Col. Charles was stationed in the Vadamaratchy east sector under the leadership of Capt. Morris.

மாவீரர் மகுடம் கப்டன் மொறிஸ்
- 01.05.2021 Voice of Tigers

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