From August 1983 to May 1987, India, through its intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), provided arms, training and monetary support to six Sri Lankan Tamil insurgent groups including the LTTE.
Sejak Agustus 1983 sampai dengan Mei 1987, India, melalui agen intelijen Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), menyediakan pasukan, pelatihan dan mendukung keuangan kepada enam kelompok pemberontak Tamil Sri Lanka termasuk LTTE.