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Theepan (V. Baheerathakumar) was born on 8 January, 1966, is an A liberation tiger of Tamil Eelam members. Discover Theepan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
V. Baheerathakumar |
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
8 January, 1966 |
| Birthday |
8 January |
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| Date of death |
4 April, 2009 |
| Died Place |
Ananthapuram, Mullaitivu District |
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Theepan Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Theepan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Theepan worth at the age of 43 years old? Theepan’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from . We have estimated Theepan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Theepan Social Network
Timeline
Velayuthapillai Baheerathakumar (வேலாயுதபிள்ளை பகீரதகுமார் Vēlāyutapiḷḷai Pakīratakumār; 8 January 1966 – 4 April 2009; commonly known by the nom de guerre Theepan) was a leading member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist Tamil militant organisation in Sri Lanka.
Baheerathakumar was born on 8 January 1966.
He was from Vaddakkachchi in Kandavalai, Kilinochchi District.
His family were originally from Varani in Jaffna District.
He was educated at Chavakachcheri Hindu College.
Baheerathakumar's sister is married to Tamil National Alliance MP S. Shritharan.
His three elder brothers live in Canada.
Baheerathakumar was recruited into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam by his cousin Thileepan in 1984.
He took on the nom de guerre Theepan and codename Tango Papa.
He sometimes used the aliases Thavabalasingam or Sivatheeban.
Mahattaya became deputy leader of the LTTE in 1987 and re-located to Jaffna.
Theepan went to Jaffna to be Mahattaya's chief bodyguard.
Mahattaya was later transferred back to Vanni and Theepan joined him in Paalamottai, Vavuniya District.
Theepan was then appointed military commander for Kilinochchi District where he carried many attacks against the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF).
In 1988 the LTTE's three regional commands in Vanni were unified and placed under the command of Balraj.
Theepan became Balraj's deputy.
Shortly after the IPKF's withdrawal from Sri Lanka in 1990 war erupted between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government.
Balraj and Theepan led a number of successful operations against the Sri Lankan military in the Vanni including the capture of Mankulam and Kokavil in June/July 1990.
They also took part in the unsuccessful attack on Elephant Pass in July/August 1991.
When Balraj was appointed commander of the Charles Anthony Brigade in 1992 Theepan became the new regional commander for Vanni.
Theepan was involved in the successful Operation Ithayabhoomi (Heartland), Operation Yarl Devi and Operation Thavalai (Frog).
His younger brother Sivakumar (nom de guerre Kilman), who was in command of the Charles Anthony division in Trincomalee District, was killed in an accident in 1994.
His cousin was Thileepan (alias Curdles or Kerdy), the LTTE's regional commander for Thenmarachchi.
Baheerathakumar married a former LTTE cadre, they had no children.
Mahattaya was executed by the LTTE for treason in 1994 after which Theepan was transferred from Vanni to Jaffna.
Theepan helped defend Jaffna against the Sri Lankan military's Operation Leap Forward.
He also took part in the LTTE's Operation Thunderstrike.
In October 1995 the Sri Lankan military launched Operation Riviresa (Sun Rays) to re-capture the Jaffna peninsula.
After the military reached the outskirts of Jaffna city Theepan and Bhanu were made joint commanders of the LTTE forces defending Jaffna.
Despite being surrounded on all sides Theepan and the LTTE held on until 27 November 1995 (Maaveerar Naal).
They then withdrew from Jaffna and waded through Jaffna lagoon before being rescued by the Sea Tigers.
He played a leading role in the LTTE's military victories in the Vanni during Eelam War III, including Mullaitivu (1996), Kilinochchi (1998), Oddusuddan (1999) and Elephant Pass (2000).
He was killed at the Battle of Ananthapuram in the last days of the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Theepan led the reconnaissance of the army camp in Mullaitivu prior to it being overrun by the LTTE in July 1996.
In 1997 the Sri Lankan military launched Operation Jayasikurui (Certain Victory) aimed at clearing a land route to the Jaffna peninsula.
Theepan was given the task of defending the A9 highway.
He was also the LTTE's overall field commander against Jayasikurui.
He was at the time joint commander of the Vanni along with Karuna Amman.
