| 56 Division | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 17 October 1997 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 20,528 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Garrison/HQ | Kokeliya, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj Gen HGPM Kariyawasam |
The 56 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 17 October 1997, the division is currently based in Kokeliya in the Northern Province.[1][2] The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has two brigades and six battalions.[1] Brigadier D. A. R. Ranawaka has been commander of the division since 6 August 2012.[1] The division is responsible for 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi) of territory.[3]
- ^ a b c "56 Division". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "A new SLA division - and a new deadline". TamilNet. 18 October 1997.
- ^ "History". Sri Lanka Army. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.