Among the many who were killed was Subathiran alias Robert, a charismatic personality with a colourful history. Thambirajah Subathiran alias Robert was shot dead on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at about 6. The Tigers apparently were upset by this and in a pre-emptive bid had killed Subathiran. The then LTTE Political Wing Chief S. P. Tamilselvan evaded a direct answer when the Norwegian facilitators and monitors broached the subject.. Thambirajah Subathiran alias RobertThambirajah Subathiran alias Robert was born on December 24, 1957.