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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.

15th August 2022 13:14:29 Hours

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 2022 to coincide with the 75th Independence Day of India.

Security Forces HQ-Jaffna in collaboration with the office of Consul General of India to Sri Lanka in Jaffna, organized the event. The Consul General of India to Sri Lanka in Jaffna, Mr. Shri Raakesh Natraj and the Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Chandanda Wijayasundara RWP RSP ndu paid tribute to the memory of fallen IPKF War Heroes placing floral wreaths at the IPKF Monument during the brief and solemn ceremony.

Senior Army Officers, Officials in the Consul General of India to Sri Lanka in Jaffna and troops were also attended the solemn ceremony.