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Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi
Active29 June 2009 – 16 October 2021
Allegiance  Sri Lanka
Branch  Sri Lanka Army
Size3 divisions
Garrison/HQIranamadu Camp, Kilinochchi
Anniversaries31 October
Engagements Sri Lankan Civil War
Website army.lk/sfkilinochchi
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj. Gen. Ajith Kariyakarawana
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Security Forces Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) was a regional command of the Sri Lanka Army, that was responsible for the operational deployment and command all army units stationed in Kilinochchi District, this includes several divisions and the independent brigades. This a new command established to maintain control over newly recaptured area. It was one of the five Security Forces Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding it is one of the most senior officers in the army, the post is designated as Commander Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi. The SFHQ-KLN was based at Kilinochchi. [1] It was disbanded in October 2021, having been replaced with the newly formed I Corps.

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