Prabhakaran’s father was Veerasamy Thiruvengadam Velupillai. Prabhakaran’s family was of respected lineage in VVT. Later Prabhakaran’s wireless codename was HA or Hotel Alpha. Thus “Karikalan” suited him appropriately.When Prabhakaran died he was identified by former LTTE spokesperson Daya Master by these dark scars. The LTTE under Prabhakaran had a working relationship with the TELO led by Thangathurai and Kuttimani.