Police remove Thileepan statue in Jaffna
By Norman Palihawadane Police have removed a memorial statue of former LTTE member Rasaiah Parthipan, alias Thileepan, from the Thileepan Memorial Square in Nallur, Jaffna, following the conclusion of commemorative events, marking the 39th anniversary of his death. The statue was removed in the early hours of yesterday (27), a day after the final day […]
Police in Jaffna have taken down a memorial statue of former LTTE member Rasaiah Parthipan, also known as Thileepan, from Thileepan Memorial Square in Nallur, according to reports by Norman Palihawadane. The statue removal occurred early yesterday morning, the day after the final day of commemorative events marking his death's 39th anniversary.
CCTV footage allegedly shows multiple police officers removing the statue and transporting it away in a vehicle. Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) Secretary and MP Selvarasa Gajendran claimed authorities arrived at the scene without prior notice, clad in footwear, and forcefully took down the statue. The legal basis and rationale behind the police action remain unconfirmed as of yesterday.
Thileepan, an ex-political wing leader of the LTTE, passed away in September 1987 after engaging in a hunger strike at Nallur, while voicing several demands to the Indian Government. Commemorations for his 39th death anniversary took place at the site on Saturday (26). A statue was erected at the location in connection with the memorial events.
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