Sapta Shakti Command Chief Honors Fallen Heroes at IPKF War Memorial in Colombo

COLOMBO, February 26, 2026 — Marking a poignant moment of military diplomacy and remembrance, Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander of the Sapta Shakti Command, led a high-profile delegation to the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) War Memorial in Sri Lanka.

Accompanied by esteemed veterans of the 19th Battalion of the MADRAS Regiment, the Army Commander’s visit served as a powerful tribute to the enduring bond between the two nations and the shared history of their armed forces.

The visit highlights the Sapta Shakti Command’s commitment to upholding the legacy of valor and ensuring that the sacrifices made on foreign soil continue to inspire the modern generation of soldiers.In a deeply moving and solemn wreath-laying ceremony, the delegation paid their respects to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during operations in Sri Lanka.

The presence of the veterans, who served alongside those honored at the memorial, added a layer of historical gravity to the event, bridging the gap between past heroism and contemporary military leadership.

By honoring these “Guardians of Peace,” Lt Gen Manjinder Singh reaffirmed the Indian Army’s ethos of never forgetting its fallen, while simultaneously strengthening bilateral military ties through this high-level gesture of respect and remembrance.