Tamil Tiger leaders were shot 'while trying to surrender'
A pair of Tamil Tiger leaders were shot dead as they tried to surrender following desperate last-minute negotiations to guarantee their safety, it was claimed last night.
Two top Tamil Tiger leaders, including its former spokesman Daya Master and George, aide of slain political head Tamilchelvan, surrendered to Sri Lankan forces at Putumathalan, Defence Ministry spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.