Operation Pawan

Operation Pawan was a military mission launched by India in 1987 to regain control of Sri Lanka's Jaffna Peninsula from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a militant group seeking an independent Tamil state. The operation involved Indian Army troops conducting coordinated attacks, amphibious landings, and extensive combat operations to restore government authority and neutralize insurgent forces. It aimed to stabilize the region, protect civilians, and eliminate threats posed by the LTTE, but also led to significant casualties and political ramifications, including eventual withdrawal of Indian forces and ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka.