Sri Lankan rebels acknowledge the death of their leader Tamil Tiger . Indian government had said it recovered his body ; rebels initially denied claim . Sri Lankan government declares victory over Tamil Tiger rebels . 27 people have died during Two years later of fighting .
Tamil Tiger rebels acknowledge the death of their leader Velupillai Prabhakaran . Sri Lankan government had said it recovered his body ; rebels initially denied claim . Sri Lankan government declares victory over Tamil Tiger rebels . An estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people have died during the quarter century of fighting .