Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Rajnath Singh Honors IPKF Soldiers' Sacrifices
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently spoke about the brave Indian soldiers who fought in Sri Lanka a long time ago.
This was during something called Operation Pawan.
He said these soldiers made big sacrifices and should be honored.
The government is now recognizing their bravery.
Around 1,200 soldiers lost their lives.
The minister also mentioned that the decision to send soldiers to Sri Lanka can be debated, but their courage should be respected.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also paid tribute to these soldiers at a memorial in Sri Lanka.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored IPKF soldiers' sacrifices during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka.
Around 1,200 Indian soldiers lost their lives during the operation from July 1987 to March 1990.
The decision to send IPKF to Sri Lanka is debated, but their sacrifices should be respected.
The Modi government is recognizing the contributions of IPKF peacekeepers at every level.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to IPKF soldiers at the memorial in Colombo during his trips to Sri Lanka.
- Who
- Indian soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF)
- What
- Sacrifices made during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka
- When
- Nearly four decades ago (July 1987 - March 1990)
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Why
- To bring peace in Tamil-dominated areas
- Operation
- Operation Pawan
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Duration
- July 1987 - March 1990
- Indian Soldiers Lost
- 1,200
- Event
- Armed Forces Veterans’ Day
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Memorial
- IPKF memorial in Colombo
