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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

(JAFFNA)

To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.

Military Programmes

  • Cricket Encounter of 52 Infantry Division – 2023

    27th August 2023 15:43:16 Hours

    The Inter Battalion Cricket Tournament of 52 Infantry Division – 2023 organized by the 523 Infantry Brigade got underway at 7 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Cricket ground in Allarai, Jaffna under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding of 52 Infantry Division, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc.

  • 52 Infantry Division Celebrates 28th Anniversary

    27th August 2023 15:38:02 Hours

    The 52 Infantry Division proudly celebrated its 28th Anniversary on 24th August 2023 marking yet another milestone. Series of programmes were organized with the directions of the General Officer Commanding, 52 Infantry Division, Major General YABM Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc.

  • General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division Made his Maiden Visit to 552 Infantry Brigade

    27th August 2023 15:34:05 Hours

    The General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc, upon his assumption of office recently made his maiden visit to 552 Infantry Brigade deployed at Poonaryn and its under command battalions, 22 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 2 Sri Lanka National Guard on 23 August 2023. During his visit he addressed the troops under command.

  • United States Defence Attaché Makes Formal Visit to SFHQ-Jaffna

    23rd August 2023 17:22:52 Hours

    Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson, Senior Defence Official/Defence Attaché and Mr. Seth Nevins, Assistant Defence Attaché paid a courtesy visit to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna on 23rd August 2023.

  • Switzerland Delegation Visits Security Forces Headquarters (Jaffna)

    23rd August 2023 17:18:45 Hours

    The Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Oliver PRAZ and the First Secretary (Political), Mr. Justine BOILLIAT paid a courtesy visit to the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna on 23rd August 2023.

  • Newly Appointed 512 Brigade Commander Assumed Duties

    23rd August 2023 17:16:42 Hours

    The most recently appointed, Commander of the 512 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier HAI Perera RWP RSP USP of Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 27th Brigade Commander on 21st August 2023 at his office in Jaffna.

  • 55 Infantry Division’s New GOC Assumed Duties

    18th August 2023 19:28:19 Hours

    The most recently appointed General Officer Commanding of 55 Infantry Division, Major General RKNC Jayawardena RSP ndc of Sri Lanka Light Infantry assumed duties on 17th August 2023 at his office in Divisional Headquarters in Kilinochchi.

  • Indian Peace Keeping War Heroes Commemorated in Jaffna

    15th August 2023 16:16:16 Hours

    Fallen war heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during operations against LTTE terrorists from 1987 to 1990 in Sri Lanka were commemorated and their sacrifices were remembered at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Monument in Palaly on 15th July 2023.

  • Commander of 523 Infantry Brigade Assumed Duties

    13th August 2023 10:30:54 Hours

    The most recently appointed Commander of 523 Infantry Brigade, Colonel MBL Perera RSP USP psc of Gamunu Watch assumed duties on 04th August 2023 at his Office in Allarai. The formal military ceremony including Guard Turnout and addressing of Troops under command was held with the participation of all Commanding Officers, Officers belong to 523 Infantry Brigade.

  • Legendry War Hero, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa and Other War Heroes Remembered

    09th August 2023 19:53:39 Hours

    The 31st death anniversary of the legendry military leader in the Sri Lankan Military History, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcdspscand several other military War Heroes were commemorated at Araly Point Monument, Kayts with the participation of the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc and Senior Officers of Tri services on 08th August 2023. The ceremony was conducted under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division Major General SWB Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndu.

    The day’s proceedings instigated with a two-minute silence observed in honour of the War Heroes who laid their lives for the motherland. Later, laying floral wreaths to the Araly Points Monument, Kayts took place by the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc and Senior Officers of Tri Forces.