Sri Lanka Army Hands Over 40.70 Acres of Land
to Civilian Owners in Jaffna
May 08, 2025
A total of 40.70 acres of land, divided into three separate plots, was officially handed over to civilian ownership under a Land Releasing Programme conducted at the Jaffna District Secretariat on 01 May 2025.
According to Army Media, the release was carried out under the guidance of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, following thorough tactical and technical evaluations.
The District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. M. Pradeepan, and the Commander, Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath were present at the occasion.
The land release was carried out in response to longstanding appeals by affected landowners and was executed with full transparency and accountability, in accordance with established procedures , the Army Media added.
