| 21 Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 4 April 1988 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Division (military) |
| Size | 23,208 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Division Headquarters | Anuradhapura, North Central Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General W R M M Rathnayake |
The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988 as 2nd Division, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province.[1] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions.[1] The division is responsible for 7,100 square kilometres (2,741 sq mi) of territory.[2]
- ^ a b "21 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "History". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.