Fallen IPKF War Heroes in Operation Against Terrorists Remembered

Soldiers (Jawans) of Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) who paid the supreme sacrifice during their missions in Sri Lanka between July 1987 and March 1990 were remembered in a brief but solemn ceremony on Thursday (26) at the IPKF monument in Palaly.

This commemorative ceremony coincided with the 68th Republic day of India (January, 26).

Mr A Natarajan, Consulate General for Indian High Commission in Jaffna, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Major General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J) attended the event as a special invitee.

A brief introduction on the history of the event was followed a two minute silence in honour of the fallen War Heroes.

Later, Mr A. Natarajan, Consulate General of India in Jaffna and Major General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna, paid floral tributes to the monument.

A considerable number of IPKF War Heroes, laid their lives in Sri Lanka while fighting for the territorial integrity of their friendly neighbouring country.