A postmaster by profession, he was arrested by the military in the Wanni after the war.

In the LTTE, he worked with its political wing leader Thamilselvam.

Fluent in both Sinhala and English, he acted as an interpretor during peace talks with the government.

He was released on bail on attorney general’s advice after several months of interrogation.

When the case against him was taken up, police said there was no evidence to file charges against George Master.