Black Tigers are a special operation arm of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
Black Tigers are a special operation arm of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
The Black Tigers are an elite unit of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) . It is the brigade that consists of highly trained operatives ,who are trained for the most dangerous operations, this unit undertakes missions where survival are uncertain and they executed high-risk missions with unwavering resolve, even when the cost may be their own lives. In the global landscape of liberation struggles, this elite operations unit is considered in high esteem for their exceptional discipline and focus.
Between July 5, 1987, and June 27, 2007, 322 Black Tiger Operatives were killed during armed engagements. This included 81 Black Tigers who died in land-based missions and battles, and 241 Black Tigers who were lost in naval engagements. The majority of these casualties occurred within the borders of Ceylon Island.
Each year on July 5th, Black Tigers Day is held to commemorate the sacrifices and legacy of the Black Tigers.
This day marks when Miller, a pioneering figure in the Liberation movement, undertook an offensive that ended with him losing his life to secure the mission’s success. It was the armed struggle’s first self-sacrificial attack that was executed by Miller on July 5th, 1987, where the mission targeted the occupying forces who had established a military garrison located at Nelliyadi Central College, an operation that marked the birth of a dedicated elite unit and the profound shift in the tactics of it’s liberation effort.
In numerous countries across the globe, each year a flame representing unity is kindled, and floral tributes are solemnly offered to pay homage to the heroes of the Black Tigers, preserving their memory, courage and sacrifices for generations to come.
The twentieth annual BC Memorial Football Tournament was officially held in Denmark on August 24th, 2013, bringing together teams and supporters to honor the memory of the Black Tigers.
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