Malathy Memorial opened in Kilinochchi

[TamilNet, Sunday, 10 October 2004, 11:09 GMT]
Memorial Statue of 2nd Lt.Malathy was opened in Kilinochchi commemorating her seventeeth anniversary at 10 am Sunday in a ceremony presided by Deputy Director in charge of Heroes Cemetary, Thamilarasi, sources from Vanni said.

Mother of three LTTE martyrs, Ms Christinamma Thiyagam and her husban Pon Thiyagam lit the common ceremoniral flame.

Deputy Head of LTTE's Political Wing, Thangan, hoisted the Tamil Eelam flag.

Colonel Theepan and Special Commander of Malathy Brigade, Vithusha unveiled the Malathy Memorial.

Pedurupillai. a father of LTTE martyr, Director of Sencholai, Sudar Mahal, Head of Lt.Col.Ponnamman Mining Unit , Navanithy, Administrative Head of Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, Amitab, Head of Kilinochchi district Women's Wing, Poovili and Architect of the Memorial Naavannan paid floral tribute to Malathi Memorial.

Special commander of LTTE Women's Sea Tigers Wing, Viduthalai, residents of Kilinochchi, LTTE commanders and fighters then paid their tribute.

LTTE Head of Women's Political Wing, Thamilini concluded the event with vote of thanks for the attendees.