61 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 61 Division | |
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| Active | 5 May 2008 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Size | 2,729 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Garrison/HQ | Velankulam, Northern Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala |
The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Velankulam in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions. Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala has been commander of the division since 3 January 2013. The division is responsible for 1,448 square kilometres (559 sq mi) of territory.
The division is currently organised as follows:
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