IPKF Memorial, Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte

This memorial commemorates the 1,200 Indian soldiers who were killed during their ‘peace-keeping’ mission to Sri Lanka, from 1987-1990. This was also unveiled in 2008 and all Indian officials visiting Sri Lanka make a compulsory visit to this memorial. Indian Consulate officials commemorate Republic Day (January 26th) and Independence Day (August 14th) here.