Former senior LTTE eader Krishnapillai Kalainesan alias Praba was arrested by the TID in Eravur, Batticaloa, this morning.

He is the third high profile arrest by the TID in the recent days.

Former LTTE 'Colonel' Ram and former commander of LTTE Charles Anthony Brigade Nagulan were arrested recently. The Defence Secretary said that their arrests were linked to the discovery of explosives from Chavakachcheri recently..