56 Division (Sri Lanka)
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| 56 Division | |
|---|---|
| 56 වන සේනාංකය | |
.png) 56 Division crest | |
| 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 |
| Website | 56 Division |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj Gen KND Karunapala |
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][3] Major General KND Karunapala has been commander of the division since 2 December 2012.[1] The division is responsible for 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi) of territory.
