Defence Minister Pays Tribute to IPKF Veterans on 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day

Defence Minister pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day. The news highlights Operation Pawan, the military operation conducted by the IPKF in Sri Lanka, linked to the Indo–Sri Lanka Accord.

Operation Pawan (IPKF in Sri Lanka) :

Dimension	Key Details
Operation name	Operation Pawan.
Conducted by	Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF).
Location	Sri Lanka.
Related agreement	Indo–Sri Lanka Accord (29 July 1987).
Deployment duration	IPKF remained deployed until March 1990.
Withdrawal trigger	IPKF was withdrawn following a change in the Sri Lankan government’s policy.