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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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  • Jaffna Troops Bid Farewell to Outgoing Jaffna Commander

    04th December 2024 20:25:54 Hours

    Troops of the Security Forces (Jaffna) on Tuesday 03 December bade farewell to the outgoing Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General MGWWWMCB Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, during a simple ceremony at the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) in Palaly prior to undertaking of his new office as the Commander, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

  • Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku Assumes Duties as The Commander Security Force – Jaffna

    19th July 2021 21:18:17 Hours

    Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku RWP RSP ndu assumed duties as the Commander Security Force - Jaffna on Monday, 19 July 2019. A Guard of Honour was extended to the incoming Commander by the troops of the 11th Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry at the Security Force Headquarters Jaffna. He placed his signature in the first official document to mark assuming duties, amidst chanting of Seth Pirith in the presence of General Officers Commanding 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions, Commander Forward Maintain Area (North) and Senior Staff Officers of Security Force Headquarters Jaffna.

    Religious dignitaries of Hindu, Catholic and Islam were also presented during the taking over formalities and blessed him for his new appointment. He planted a sapling of Mango (Magnifera Indica) marking his appointment as the Commander Security Force Jaffna. Later, a new commander attended the commemoration of fallen War Heroes of the Armed Forces who served under Security Force Headquarters Jaffna and floral tribute was offered to those heroes at the Palaly War Heroes' Monument with the participation of Senior Officers and Other Ranks of the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna). Later, he addressed the Division Commanders, Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers, Commanding Officers of affiliated battalions and troops of Security Force Headquarters Jaffna.

  • Major General Priyantha Perera Completes his Tenure as Commander Security Forces – Jaffna

    19th July 2021 21:16:49 Hours

    Major General Priyantha Perera who had been the Commander Security Force (Jaffna) for six months, relinquished the appointment on 17 July 2021 to assume duties as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. During commanders speech offered his gratitude to All Ranks serving in respective formations for high standard of professionalism maintained during his tenure and committed service rendered to maintain a peaceful environment in Jaffna peninsula. On 18 July, he was extended a Guard of Honour at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna by the troops of 17th Battalion of Gemunu Watch. Then, he attend to wreath laying ceremony for fallen war heroes at Palaly War Heroes’monument.

    Before he is being appointed as the Commander Security Force - Jaffna on 19 January 2021, Major General Priyantha Perera served as Commander Security Force Wanni. He has held many responsible Command, Staff and Instructor appointments in the Army and has followed a number of local and foreign courses during his military career.

  • The Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of The Army Visits the Security Force (Jaffna)

    13th April 2021 10:00:56 Hours

    The Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc made an official visit to Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) on Monday, 12 April 2021 and was warmly welcomed by the Commander Security Force (Jaffna) Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu.

  • Canadian High Commissioner Meets Jaffna Commander

    26th March 2021 14:52:20 Hours

    His Excellency David McKinnon, High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka, together with Mr. Ponnuthurai Gobinath, political officer of the Canadian High Commission visited the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna on Friday 26 March 2021 and the visiting officials were warmly welcomed by the Commander Security Force – Jaffna, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu.

  • High Commissioner of India for Sri Lanka Receives Updates from Jaffna Commander and Paid Tributes to Indian War Heroes at IPKF Monument in Palaly

    13th March 2021 12:40:32 Hours

    HE Mr.Gopal Baglay, High Commissioner of India for Sri Lanka and entourage paid a visit to the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna on Friday, 12 March 2021 during a visit to the peninsula. Major General Priyantha Perera, Commander Security Force-Jaffna welcomed them to the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna.

    During the cordial meeting, matters pertaining to the Civil - Military Coordination (CIMIC) and Reconciliation Process in the peninsula and the role of army in the process of sustainable peace and well-being of the community were also briefed by the Commander, Security Force - Jaffna. Further, he briefed the ongoing projects of construction of houses to the Indian delegation.

    The High Commissioner, the Consul General of India in Jaffna, and First Secretary at High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and other officials expressed happiness over prevailing civil- military relations and underlined the importance of further strengthening of such bonds.

  • The Ambassador of Switzerland Visits Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna

    18th February 2021 17:00:05 Hours

    H E Mr. Dominik Furgler , the Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Maldives along with officials visited the Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna on Thursday, 18 February 2021. The visiting officials were warmly welcomed by the Commander Security Force – Jaffna, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu.

  • Security Force Commander Meets Bishop of Church of South India in Jaffna Diocese

    10th February 2021 22:29:21 Hours

    Commander Security Force - Jaffna, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu paid homage to Church of South India in Jaffna Diocese in Vaddukoddai on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 after assuming duties as the Commander Security Force - Jaffna.

  • Civil Military Support Element Team Meets Security Force Commander

    08th February 2021 19:40:04 Hours

    Team Sergeant of Civil Affairs Team of the US Embassy in Colombo, SFC Derek Morris and Civil Affairs NCO, Staff Sergeant Eric Cray met Commander Security Force - Jaffna, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu at the Office on Monday, 08 February 2021.

  • Commander Security Force - Jaffna Meets Government Officials

    03rd February 2021 17:52:51 Hours

    The newly appointed Commander, Security Force – Jaffna, Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu made a courtesy call on the Northern Province Governor, Hon. Mrs. P. S. M. Charles on Wednesday, 03 February 2021. Later, he had a cordial meeting with Mr. Kanapathipillai Maheshan, Government Agent of Jaffna.

    Several important matters such as Covid 19 coordination and control operations, progress of Civil-Military Coordination and Reconciliation in Jaffna peninsula were discussed by Governor and Government Agent with the Security Force Commander. General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division and Commander 512 Infantry Brigade were also present during the discussions.