The former LTTE cadres and the residents of Periyapandivirichchan had organised a Shramadana campaign to clean up this cemetery.

According to security forces, the residents of Mannar are planning to celebrate the LTTE Heroes Day on a grand scale on November 27.

During the period of LTTE control several Mahaviru cemeteries were maintained. LTTE battles were most rampant in areas such as Mannar, Madhu and Vedithalathivu.