A former LTTE cadre died on Sunday from cancer, which was diagnosed after his release from 'rehabilitation' by the Sri Lankan state.
Sunthirasekaram Piratheepan, originally from Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu, surrendered to the military after the end of the armed conflict and was forced into the 'rehabilitation' programme.
He was diagnosed with cancer in August 2016.
His parents and family wept as his last rites took place on Monday.
Photograph Tamilwin
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