Last modified on: 4/22/2009 6:12:30 PM

Daya Master and George seek refuge with Army Two top LTTE leaders, Velayuthan Thayanithi alias Daya Master and Kumar Pancharathnam alias George have sought refuge with Sri Lanka Army. According to defence sources, the two LTTE leaders along with their family members arrived at the army defence line at Puthumathalan area this morning (Apr 22) and surrendered themselves to the Army officials. Daya Master, a former private English tutor later joined the terrorists outfit is known to be one of the most senior member of the LTTE. He was the head of the LTTE media and propaganda machinery for years until he was sacked from his position. George, a former postmaster in the government postal department is also known to be one of the most senior LTTE cadre. He is also a language translator of the outfit and once performed as the English translator to Thamiselvam, former LTTE "political head". Terrorist Velayuthan Thayanithi alias Daya master, during the early days at Wanni. The worn-out terrorist - Daya Master. Terrorist Daya master before been hospitalized at ''Appalo Hospital', in Colombo on 15th July, 2006. Kumar Pancharathnam alias George Related News: Government calls on LTTE Terrorists to surrender Time for LTTE to lay down arms and enter democracy - President tells APC 3 LTTE terrorists killed in surprise assault- Mullaittiuvu Troops unshackle LTTE grip on Puthukkudiyirippu: Over 250 terrorists killed LTTE terror leader Thamilchelvan and 05 others killed in SLAF air raid [5th Lead]