LTTE leader Prabhakaran was killed when orders were given as Defense Minister-Maithripala
At the time when he was performing duties as the defense minister he had ordered LTTE leader Prabhakaran to be killed was said by Maithripala Sirisena addressing a presidential election propaganda rally in Nikaweratiya.He reiterated that after on the 8th night the Katunayake airport would be closed and will allow only those he wishes.