Paratharajan Thiyagarajah (12 September 1969 – 1 May 1989; ), known by his nom de guerre Captain Morris (M.O. - MINES OPERATER),Eelanatham 1990-04-29 (NEWSPAPER) Page:5 கள நிகழ்வுகளும் தள நினைவுகளும்Erimalai (Magazine) 1993 June, Page - 33 கப்டன் மொறிஸ் was a Tamil militant and regional commander of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). 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 Paratharajan Thiagarajah was born on 12 September 1969, in Arthiyadi, Puloly West, Point Pedro, in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. He was the son of M. S. Thiyagarajah & Sivagamasunthary. His father was a Station Master (SM) working Ceylon government Railway.
Involvement with the LTTE Captain Morris joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 1984, at the age of 15. 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.
Death On 1 May 1989, Captain Morris was killed in combat during an engagement with the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Point Pedro.1989.05.01 “கப்டன் மொறிஸ்” பருத்தித்துறைப் பொறுப்பாளர்- தமிழீழ அரசியல்துறைகப்டன் மொரீஸின் வீர வரலாறு- ஈழம் வேங்கை March, 2013 Eelanatham later described his death as a significant loss for the LTTE.
Further reading Sri Lankan civil war Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Indian Peace Keeping Force
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External links Charles (Tamil militant) Vanni pays homage to Col. Charles 06.01.2008 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