26-11-2006

Thamil Broadcasting cooperation UK Ltd
245 D Imperial Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7HE

26th Nov 2006

TBC radio broadcasting studio has been ransacked by suspected LTTE terrorists.


TBC studios in Harrow, UK was ransacked and vandalised in the early hours of 25th Nov 2007. There is substantial evidence to prove that this act of anti-democratic vandalism was organised and carried out by LTTE terrorists. The intruders forced open a first floor window and entered into the studio premises. They have severed the cable, which links the TBC studio and the World Radio Network (WRN) transmission station at 1:45 a.m. precisely.

The intruders have ransacked the recording and broadcasting studios and stolen several thousands pounds worth of broadcasting equipments and valuable collection of compact Discs. When the broadcasters arrived at the studios for the morning programme they witnessed the extensive damage caused by the intruders and informed the local police.

TBC has been subjected to continuous campaign of threats, break - in, black propaganda and constant intimidation of the volunteers who work and participate in its broadcasting activities. Abusive telephone calls and threats to LTTE operatives and supporters are a daily occurrence. Unable to put forward rational arguments to justify its terrorist activities, its abduction of poor children while educating the children of their leaders abroad, extortion rackets, luxury life style of its leaders, imposition of unconscionable economic burdens on the poor, the LTTE operatives seek to interrupt the radio programmes of the TBC by using abusive language and threatening behaviour. While shouting about liberty and Tamil rights from roof tops, the LTTE seek to suppress any free, impartial and independent discussion of the problems the Sri Lankans in general and Tamils in particular are facing today.

However, despite all its elaborate attempts of the LTTE and its mindless supporters to suppress the TBC and its commitment to free speech, pluralism, objectivity and human rights, we are confident that they will not succeed. The rich and profound culture of the Tamil people cannot be suppressed by a bunch of mindless thugs. The TBC is committed to maintain a fair, critical and an independent broadcasting service and will continue its services to the discerning audiences in Europe, Middle East and internet listeners all over the world. Our political discussion programme has been one of the most popular Tamil radio programmes in Europe.

While we regret the temporary suspension of our services; we would like to assure our audience that we will resume our broadcast as soon as we replace the necessary equipments and reinstall our studio.

Thamba
TBC