The world most dangerous Terrorist organization LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was shot dead

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The world most dangerous Terrorist organization LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was shot dead while trying to flee Sri Lankan Army today morning 18th May 2009.

The leader of the LTTE, Velupillai Prabhakaran, was shot dead while trying to flee government troops, a senior defence official told AFP.

Prabhakaran tried to flee the area in an ambulance along with two close aides, but was ambushed and killed, the senior defence ministry official said on condition he not be named.

"He was killed with two others inside the vehicle. There will be a formal announcement later," the official said.AFP.