Captain Morris (M.O)
Captain Morris (M.O) | |
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கப்டன் மொறிஸ் | |
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| Born | Paratharajan Thiyagarajah 12 September 1969 |
| Died | May 1, 1989 (aged 19) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Other names | MO |
| Years active | 1984–1989 |
| Organization | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam |
| Relatives | Captain Mayuran (Saba) (brother)[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Tamil Eelam |
| Service | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam |
| Commands | LTTE's commander for Point Pedro District |
| Battles / wars | Sri Lankan Civil War
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Paratharajan Thiyagarajah (12 September 1969 – 1 May 1989; Tamil: பரதராஜன் தியாகராஜா),[2] known by his nom de guerre Captain Morris (M.O. - MINES OPERATER),[3][4] was a Tamil militant and regional commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).[5] He was active in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, particularly in the Point Pedro (Paruthithurai) region, where he held significant responsibilities during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Early life and education
[edit]Paratharajan Thiagarajah was born on September 12, 1969, in Arthiyadi, Puloly West, Point Pedro, in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. He was the son of M. S. Thiyagarajah & Sivagamasunthary.[6] His father was a Station Master (SM) working Ceylon government Railway.[7] Details about his early education remain limited, but he became involved in militant activities at a young age.
Involvement with the LTTE
[edit]Captain Morris joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (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 Point Pedro, 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.[8][9]
Responsibilities
[edit]Captain Morris was a regional commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the Sri Lankan Civil War.[10][11] 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.[12]
Death
[edit]On May 1, 1989, Captain Morris was killed in combat during an engagement with the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Point Pedro.[13][14] His death was marked as a significant loss for the LTTE, as he was regarded as an influential leader in the movement.[15][16]
Further reading
[edit]External links
[edit]- Charles (Tamil militant)
- Vanni pays homage to Col. Charles06.01.2008 Tamilnet
- Sundaytimes 13.01.2008
- 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
References
[edit]- ^ "பருத்தித்துறைப் பொறுப்பாளர் கப்டன் மொறிஸ்". Thaarakam (in Tamil). 1 May 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "கப்டன் மொறிஸ் தியாகராசா பரதராஜன் ஆத்தியடி, பருத்தித்துறை". மொறிஸ் தியாகராசா பரதராஜன் ஆத்தியடி, பருத்தித்துறை.
- ^ Eelanatham 1990-04-29 (NEWSPAPER) Page:5 Archived 21 April 2024 at the Wayback Machine கள நிகழ்வுகளும் தள நினைவுகளும்
- ^ Erimalai (Magazine) 1993 June, Page - 33 கப்டன் மொறிஸ்
- ^ "TamilNet - Captain Morris". Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "நெடுஞ்சுடர்: மானுடத்தின் நேசகியாய் வாழ்ந்து நிறைந்த ஒரு தாயின் வாழ்வும் வரலாறும்-Page:275" (PDF). noolaham.org. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "நெடுஞ்சுடர்: மானுடத்தின் நேசகியாய் வாழ்ந்து நிறைந்த ஒரு தாயின் வாழ்வும் வரலாறும்-Page:279" (PDF). noolaham.org. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Charles: LTTE's prince of faceless terror". The Sunday Times. 13 January 2008. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "LTTE's military intelligence chief mourned". Tamil Guardian. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ தமிழீழ விடுதலைப் புலிகளின் பருத்தித்துறைப் பிரதேசப் பொறுப்பாளர் பரதரராஜன் தியாகராஜா (கப்டன் மொறிஸ்) Archived 22 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine - உலகத் தமிழர் பேரவை
- ^ "TamilNet - Captain Morris". Archived from the original on 13 June 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ Captain Morris - Pulikalinkural News
- ^ 1989.05.01 “கப்டன் மொறிஸ்” பருத்தித்துறைப் பொறுப்பாளர்- தமிழீழ அரசியல்துறை
- ^ கப்டன் மொரீஸின் வீர வரலாறு- ஈழம் வேங்கை March, 2013
- ^ "ஈழநாதம் (Eelam Nation) – Ausgabe vom 29. April 1990" (PDF) (in Tamil). Telibrary.com. 29 April 1990. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "கப்டன் மொறிஸ் – பருத்தித்துறைப் பொறுப்பாளர்" (in Tamil). Thamileela Arasiyal Thurai. Retrieved 4 February 2025.