Captain Mayuran (Saba)
Balasabapathy Thiyagarajah, commonly known as Captain Mayuran, was a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. He served as a security officer for LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and participated in various military operations during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Balasabapathy Thiyagarajah was born on 1 November 1970, the son of M. S. Thiyagarajah and Sivagamasunthary from Puloly west near Point Pedro in northern Sri Lanka. He was educated at Vadamarachchi Hindu Girls' College, Point Pedro and later at Hartley College, Point Pedro, Sri Lanka.
LTTE involvement
Captain Mayuran was born in Arthiyadi, near Point Pedro, in the Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. He joined the LTTE in 1987 at the age 17 and was trained in security operations and military tactics. Over time, he became a senior security officer within LTTE Leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran´s protection unit.
Military
Mayuran was involved in LTTE military operations, including the Battle of Pooneryn in November 1993, where the LTTE fought against the Sri Lankan Army. After his death, the LTTE named a sniper unit after him, known as the Mayuran Sniper Unit, specialising in long-range attacks.
Death
Mayuran was reportedly killed on 11 November 1993, during the Battle of Pooneryn. However, his body was never recovered, and the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear.