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Balraj
RankBrigadier(posthumously)(LTTE rank and file)[1]
UnitLiberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam


Balasegaram Kandiah (November 27, 1965May 20, 2008), known by his nom de guerre Balraj or Brigadier Balraj,[1] was the senior commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. He died on May 20, 2008 due to a heart attack. Brigadier Balraj was the first commander of the LTTE's conventional fighting formation Charles Anthony Brigade and he served as a key commander in LTTE's major operations, including Second Battle of Elephant Pass in year 2000.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Kumaaran, Satheesan (May 25, 2008). "Death of Balraj and its implications". The Sunday Times. 42 (52). ISSN 1391-0531. Retrieved 2008-08-12. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Sri Lanka: Brigadier Balraj passes away - LTTE". Siber News. 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2008-08-12.