LTTE suspect swallows cyanide

A suspected LTTE intelligence operative swallowed a cyanide capsule to avoid arrest when he was caught spying opposite the Diyathalawa Military Academy yesterday morning.

The sentries at the camp have questioned the suspected Tiger cadre, when his conduct raised suspicion. He swallowed a cyanide capsule when the sentries tried to arrest him.

The suspect, identified as Siva Subramaniam (20) from Velvetithurai is treated at the Diyathalwa Hospital under security force’s custody.