53 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 53 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. It was a principal offensive division during the War and is know a Reserve Strike Force, it is known for being deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula, and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.

53 Division
Active1995 - Present
CountrySri Lanka
AllegianceSri Lanka
BranchSri Lanka Army
TypeInfantry Division
HeadquartersMankulam
EngagementsSri Lankan Civil War
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Amal Karunasekara

Current formation

Sri Lankan Civil War

Towns captured by 53 Division

# Area captured[1] Date
1 Puthukkudiyirippu Hospital 12 March 2009
2 Pachchapulmuddai 1 April 2009
3 Puthukkudiyiruppu 5 April 2009

Notable members

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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