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 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1995 - Present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry Division |
| Headquarters | Mankulam |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Amal Karunasekara |
Current formation
- Air Mobile Brigade
- 53-2 Brigade
- 53-3 Brigade - Rathgama, GALLE
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
- Major General Janaka Perera
- Major General Kamal Gunaratne
- Major General Samantha Sooriyabandara
References
- "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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