LTTE warns media to be vigil about fake news spread by interested parties. It appeals to the media to report only official announcement and statements.
A statement released by LTTE Head Quarters said:
As you well know, Mr. Ram was functioning as an overall commander of the LTTE for Amparai district in the recent past. He and our other few commanders have now been arrested and detained by the Sri Lankan Forces. Now they are acting against our cause and our people in the custody of Sri Lankan armed forces. Mr. Nagulan, Former Commander of Charles Antony brigade and Deputy Commander of Amparai District, Mr. Thaventhiran, Trincomalee District Intelligent wing leader are some of them in this list of people in the SLA forces custody.
In this juncture, we are kindly asking you to report our official announcements and statements only, to avoid the fake news regarding our organization and the possible un – easiness among the people.
We will continue to make sure our official statements to reach you through our media department.