Daya Master served LTTE for a monthly salary – Sumanthiran

TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran, appearing for former LTTE spokesman Daya Master, at the Vavuniya High Court, said his client served the LTTE for a monthly salary.

Daya Master alias Velayudam Dayanidhi was sentenced on Monday (24), to two years imprisonment, suspended for a period of five years by Vavuniya High Court Judge Manikkavasagar Ilanchelian on charges of aiding and abetting the LTTE.

The case against Daya Master was filed on 19 October 2018 by the Attorney General under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 7 of 2006 .

Daya Master was one of several LTTE members who surrendered to the Army during the final days of the war.