The Sri Lankan military reports the death of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, his intelligence chief ‘Pottu Amman’, and ‘Soosai’, the head of the Tiger’ naval wing.
Timeline of events under "Tamil militancy" issue
The first attempt at peace talks between the government of Sri Lanka and various Tamil groups: the 'Thimpu talks' are initiated by the Indian government. The government lifts the eight month long night curfew in the Northern Province.
One of the first attacks on Sinhalese civilians by Tamil militants. At least 146 men, women and children are killed at the central bus stand at the Anuradhapura town.
LTTE, EROS, EPRLF and TELO together form the Eelam National Liberation Front (ENLF).
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, is offically formed as tensions increase in Tamil-dominated areas of the North and East.
The Tamil Youth League is formed, strongly influenced by militant ideas and individuals.
