Tamil Nadu Liberation Army facts for kids
The Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) was a group in India that wanted to create a separate country for the Tamil people. It first appeared in the 1980s. This was around the time the Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) went to Sri Lanka.
The group's ideas came from a movement called Naxalite. Thamizharasan, an engineering student from Ponparappi village, led the TNLA. The TNLA was involved in actions like small explosions, damaging property, and taking money from banks.
On September 1, 1987, Thamizharasan and four others tried to rob a bank in Ponparappi village. The people of the village stopped them. After Thamizharasan died, the group became disorganized. It split into smaller parts. The government of Tamil Nadu banned the TNLA. The central government of India also banned it. It has been called a dangerous organization by the Government of India.
The group also attacked government buildings, railways, and buses. These attacks caused a lot of damage.
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What Was the Tamil Nadu Liberation Army?
The Tamil Nadu Liberation Army, or TNLA, was a group that wanted to create a new, independent country. This country would be for the Tamil people. The Tamil people live in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The TNLA used force to try and reach its goals.
When Did the TNLA Start?
The TNLA first appeared in the 1980s. This was a time when there was conflict in nearby Sri Lanka. The Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) was sent to Sri Lanka during this period.
Who Led the TNLA?
A student named Thamizharasan led the TNLA. He was an engineering student from a village called Ponparappi. The group's ideas were connected to the Naxalite movement. This movement supported social change, sometimes through armed struggle.
What Actions Did the TNLA Take?
The TNLA carried out various activities. These included causing small explosions and damaging property. They also tried to take money from banks. The group also attacked government buildings, train lines, and buses. These actions caused damage to public property.
The End of the TNLA
The main leader of the TNLA, Thamizharasan, died in 1987. This happened when he and others tried to rob a bank in Ponparappi village. After his death, the group became much weaker. It broke apart into several smaller groups.
Why Was the TNLA Banned?
Because of its actions, the government of Tamil Nadu banned the TNLA. The central government of India also banned the group. It was officially declared a dangerous organization by the Indian government.
See also
- List of terrorist organisations in India
- Tamil Eelam Liberation Army
