59 Division | |
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Active | 2007 - Present |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
Type | Division (military) |
Size | 20,000+ troops |
Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Mullaitivu |
Headquarters | Mullaitivu |
Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | General Officer Commanding - Major General Mahinda Ranasinghe, Deputy General Officer Commanding - Major General Laksiri Waduge |
The 59 Division is an division of the Sri Lanka Army formed in 2007. A principal offensive division it is currently deployed for combat operations in the Mullaitivu region.[1]