61 Division (Sri Lanka)

The 61 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 5 May 2008, the division is currently based in Velankulam in the Northern Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and six battalions. Brigadier D. M. W. W. W. M. R. B. M. Daulagala has been commander of the division since 3 January 2013. The division is responsible for 1448 km2 of territory.

Organisation
The division is currently organised as follows:
 * 611 Brigade
 * 25th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
 * 9th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
 * 1st Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
 * 612 Brigade
 * 20th Battalion, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment
 * 33rd Battalion, Sri Lanka National Guard
 * 613 Brigade
 * 26th Battalion, Sri Lanka Light Infantry
 * 24th Battalion, Gajaba Regiment (based in Madhu, Northern Province)