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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

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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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  • Newly Appointed Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) Marked His Maiden Visit to 55 Infantry Division

    03rd February 2026 19:50:54 Hours

    Major General KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc, the newly appointed Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), marked his maiden visit to the Headquarters of 55 Infantry Division in Kilinochchi on 02 February 2026, following the assumption of his duties.

  • Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) Reinforces Civil Military Partnership Through Official Engagements in Kilinochchi

    03rd February 2026 16:46:16 Hours

    Major General KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna), made an official visit to the District Secretariat in Kilinochchi on 02 February 2026,..

  • Newly Appointed Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) Marked His Maiden Visit to 51 Infantry Division

    30th January 2026 21:34:36 Hours

    Major General KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) marked his maiden visit to Headquarters 51 Infantry Division at Kopay on 29 January 2026 after assumption of his duties.

  • Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Assumes Office

    27th January 2026 20:01:01 Hours

    Major General KTP De Silva RSP ndu psc assumed office as the 34 Commander of Security Forces (Jaffna) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

    As the first event of the day, newly appointed Commander laid floral tribute at the Palaly War Heroes’ Monument in remembrance of...

  • Jaffna Troops Bid Farewell to Outgoing Commander Security Forces (Jaffna)

    16th January 2026 13:47:35 Hours

    Troops of the Security Forces (Jaffna) on Wednesday 14 January 2026 bid farewell to the outgoing Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General KAN Rasika Kumara ndc psc, during a simple ceremony held at the Security Force Headquarters (Jaffna) in Palaly prior to retire from the Army Regular Force after completing over 35 years of illustrious service.

  • Commander of Logistics Command, Security Forces (Jaffna) Assumed Office

    30th December 2025 11:03:47 Hours

    Brigadier K P N S K Kariyawasam Lsc AATO assumed duties as the 6th Commander of Logistics Command (Jaffna) on 29 December 2025, amidst religious observance with military formalities.

  • Jaffna Family Donates Educational Kits to Security Forces for Distribution to School Children Affected in South by Cyclone Ditwa

    10th December 2025 13:20:35 Hours

    In a most heart touching act of humanity sparked by a child's empathy, a family from the Jaffna region has come forward to support the education of children displaced by Cyclone Ditwa. Acting on the thoughtful initiative of their son, Mr. S Thirumavan and his family members donated school equipment valued at Rs 30,000 to the Jaffna Security Forces on December 10, 2025.

  • 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.