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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.

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513 brigade troops begin supply of drinking water to karainagar island

The troops of 513 Infantry Brigade under 51 division of Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna engaged in supplying drinking water on the request made by general public in Maruthapuram, Kovalam, Kalabhoomi, Palavoadai and Palakadu Grama Niladari divisions of Karainagar Island using their own water bowsers on 16 and 17 August 2021.

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Indian Peace Keeping Force War Heroes Commemorated in Jaffna

Fallen War Heroes of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) during the 'Operation Pawan' and other operations against LTTE terrorists during the period 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 15 August 2021 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day of India.

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Jaffna Troops Conduct General Public Awareness Programme on Covid – 19

General public awareness programme on COVID -19 pandemic situation in Jaffna peninsula and prevention and precautionary measures of COVID -19 was carried out by the troops of 51, 52 and 55 divisions on the instruction of Commander Security Force (Jaffna) and District Coordinator of COVID-19 Control and Prevention in Jaffna, Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu on 14 August 2021.

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29th Commemoration of War Heroes Killed at Araly Point

The 29th death anniversary of the legendry military leader in the Sri Lankan Military History, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc was commemorated at Araly Point Monument , Kayts with the participation of Chief of Defence Staff and the Commander of the Army, General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc Mphil , Commander Security Force (Jaffna), Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu and senior officers of Tri services.

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Sterilization Programme in Point Pedro Town

Troops of 551 Infantry Brigade carried out a sterilization programme in Point Pedro town on 29 July 2021 when the town was re-opened for general public after a locked down period of 14 days. This disinfection programme was. supervised by Commander 551 Infantry Brigade on instructions of Major General T J Kodituwakku RWP RSP ndu, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) and Major General M K Jayawardena RSP USP ndu, General Officer Commanding 55 Infantry Division.

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Colonel of the Regiment of VIR Visits 4th Battalion Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment

Commander Security Forces Headquarters – (MULLAITIVU) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Major General SPKA Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP made formal visit to 4th Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment on 27th July 2021 in parallel with battalion 32nd Anniversary. The visiting Commander was warmly welcomed by Commanding Officer Major HGS Gallage psc. During his visit the newly constructed main gate and the War Heroes’ memorial “ Viru Paura” were unveiled and the Commander SF- (MLT) addressed Officers and Other Ranks during the visit. GOC 51 Inf Div Maj General DMKDB Pussella RWP RSP , GOC 52 Inf Div Maj General WHKS Peris RWP RSP USP ndu, PSO (HQSLAVF) Brig SRB Aluwihare RWP RSP ndu psc and Senior Officers participated to this event. These notable events were organized by adhering all the health guidelines stipulated by the government to prevent COVID – 19 outbreaks.

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Covid Vaccination Drive is Expedited in Jaffna Peninsula

Giving a further boost to the ongoing Campaign Plan for Vaccination against Covid - 19, 4th Battalion Medical Corps of Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) carried out phase 3 Sinopharm Vaccination programme in collaboration with the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Regional Director Health Services and PHIs for general public of Jaffna peninsula on 29th July 2021.

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551 Bde Troops Provide Cooked Meals to The People of Point Pedro Who are Under Lockdown

On instructions of Major General T J Kodituwakku RWP RSP ndu, Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), troops of 551 Infantry Brigade prepared and delivered more than 1000 lunch packets to 285 families of Point Pedro GN Division (J/401) on 28 July 2021 who are under locked down due to large number of Covid - 19 positive cases currently. Majority of people in the locked down area are local fishermen who have been prevented from fishing by health authorities due to health concerns, experiences economic hardships at present.

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