21 Division (Sri Lanka)
| 21 Division | |
|---|---|
21 Division flag | |
| Active | 4 April 1988 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Division (military) |
| Size | 23,208 |
| Part of | Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni |
| Division Headquarters | Anuradhapura, North Central Province |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General W R M M Rathnayake |
The 21 Division is a division of the Sri Lanka Army. Established on 4 April 1988 as 2nd Division, the division is currently based in Anuradhapura in the North Central Province. The division is a part of Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni and has three brigades and seven battalions. The division is responsible for 7,100 square kilometres (2,741 sq mi) of territory.