53 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 53 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 199? - 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 |
The 53 Division is an elite division of the Sri Lanka Army. A principal offensive division, it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Jaffna Peninsula and is under the command of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna.
Current formation
- Air Mobile Brigade
- 53-2 Brigade
- 53-3 Brigade - Rathgama, GALLE
Sri Lankan Civil War
Towns captured by 53 Division
| # | Area Liberated[1] | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puthukkudiyirippu Hospital | 12 March 2009 |
| 2 | Pachchapulmuddai | 1 April 2009 |
| 3 | Puthukkudiyiruppu | 5 April 2009 |