03-09-2004, 03:19 AM
LTTE plot to kill Karuna?
<b>Pottu Amman allegedly arrives in Batticaloa with crack team</b>
LTTE Intelligence Chief Pottu Amman has allegedly arrived in Batticaloa with a crack team of fighters to assassinate LTTE's Eastern rebel leader Col. Karuna, a top rebel source claimed last night.
Varthan, the spokesman for Col. Karuna, yesterday alleged that a 21-member group led by Pottu Amman had come from the Vanni two days ago on an assassination bid, but stressed that they were "ready" for the inevitable, despite expressing displeasure at having to draw the country back to war.
"They can try any of their dirty moves, but it means nothing to us," said Varthan maintaining that they were fully aware of Pottu Amman's military moves. He said they were fully confident of their own prowess because of their knowledge of their own military strength as opposed to that of the Northern administration.
"We know how impractical their actions are because we are better aware of the ground situation than them. We are fully confident because we know our strength. We have no suspicions about our ability to look after our safety," he said adding that they will try their best to prevent the situation from becoming violent.
"It won't be good to have another bloodshed," he added.
Varthan also rejected claims by the LTTE Political Chief on Sunday that they were probing the possible existence of a hidden force backing the rebel group, maintaining that such claims were only made to "hide" the flaws of the LTTE from the outside world.
"They are just saying these to cover up their faults and find some alternative to get out of the situation. They are in a pathetic situation because the world has started questioning the allegations that are coming out," he added.
He however noted that they were ready to extend their hand of friendship in becoming partners with the Prabhakaran administration in running the East, stressing that there would be no possibility of coming under the orders of the Vanni administration in the future.
"We cannot go under their direct administration again, but we can consider cooperating with them for the benefit of the people and their needs. But because of their recent moves it doesn't seem to be happening," he said.
He was however quick to note that the arrival of Pottu Amman and his group had sent "negative" signals to them.
Varthan also maintained that the situation in the East will return to "normal soon" and the Tamil National Alliance candidates will resume campaigning shortly.
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<b>Pottu Amman allegedly arrives in Batticaloa with crack team</b>
LTTE Intelligence Chief Pottu Amman has allegedly arrived in Batticaloa with a crack team of fighters to assassinate LTTE's Eastern rebel leader Col. Karuna, a top rebel source claimed last night.
Varthan, the spokesman for Col. Karuna, yesterday alleged that a 21-member group led by Pottu Amman had come from the Vanni two days ago on an assassination bid, but stressed that they were "ready" for the inevitable, despite expressing displeasure at having to draw the country back to war.
"They can try any of their dirty moves, but it means nothing to us," said Varthan maintaining that they were fully aware of Pottu Amman's military moves. He said they were fully confident of their own prowess because of their knowledge of their own military strength as opposed to that of the Northern administration.
"We know how impractical their actions are because we are better aware of the ground situation than them. We are fully confident because we know our strength. We have no suspicions about our ability to look after our safety," he said adding that they will try their best to prevent the situation from becoming violent.
"It won't be good to have another bloodshed," he added.
Varthan also rejected claims by the LTTE Political Chief on Sunday that they were probing the possible existence of a hidden force backing the rebel group, maintaining that such claims were only made to "hide" the flaws of the LTTE from the outside world.
"They are just saying these to cover up their faults and find some alternative to get out of the situation. They are in a pathetic situation because the world has started questioning the allegations that are coming out," he added.
He however noted that they were ready to extend their hand of friendship in becoming partners with the Prabhakaran administration in running the East, stressing that there would be no possibility of coming under the orders of the Vanni administration in the future.
"We cannot go under their direct administration again, but we can consider cooperating with them for the benefit of the people and their needs. But because of their recent moves it doesn't seem to be happening," he said.
He was however quick to note that the arrival of Pottu Amman and his group had sent "negative" signals to them.
Varthan also maintained that the situation in the East will return to "normal soon" and the Tamil National Alliance candidates will resume campaigning shortly.
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