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'''Operation Viraat''' ({{langx|sa|विराट}} ''Virāṭa'', lit. "Operation Giant"), along with [[Operation Trishul]], was an anti-insurgency operation launched by the [[Indian Peace Keeping Force]] (IPKF) against the [[Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam]] (LTTE) in April 1988 in the [[Northern Province, Sri Lanka|Northern Province]] of [[Sri Lanka]], in the [[Elephant Pass]] and the districts of [[Mannar District|Mannar]], [[Mullaitivu District|Mullaitivu]] and [[Vavuniya District|Vavuniya]].<ref name= BS>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/History/1987/Chapter04.html |title='''Shifting to the Jungles'''.Indian Army in Sri Lanka. Bharat-rakshak.com |access-date=2007-01-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061207042557/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/History/1987/Chapter04.html |archive-date=2006-12-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
The operation was planned as a result of the evolving doctrine among the Indian high command of conducting [[search and destroy]] missions against LTTE strongholds instead of holding key strong points. It utilized approximately 15,000 troops including armoured corps, [[Para Commandos (India)| | The operation was planned as a result of the evolving doctrine among the Indian high command of conducting [[search and destroy]] missions against LTTE strongholds instead of holding key strong points. It utilized approximately 15,000 troops including armoured corps, [[Para Commandos (India)|paratrooper]]s, as well as the infantry troops and army aviation.{{fact|date=July 2024}} | ||
The operation achieved some success in disrupting LTTE operations, with seizures of weaponry and inflicting limited casualties among the LTTE cadres. By the end of summer 1988, these operations had forced the LTTE to move its stronghold, when it started to operate out of [[Nithikaikulam]] and adjacent riverine areas. | The operation achieved some success in disrupting LTTE operations, with seizures of weaponry and inflicting limited casualties among the LTTE cadres. By the end of summer 1988, these operations had forced the LTTE to move its stronghold, when it started to operate out of [[Nithikaikulam]] and adjacent riverine areas.{{fact|date=July 2024}} | ||
During the Operation Viraat, the IPKF uncovered well prepared LTTE defenses, including concrete bunkers with electric generators, as well as caches of arms and reserves. The IPKF also suffered in this unconventional warfare, with the LTTE frequently ambushing IPKF convoys and patrols.<ref name="BS"/> | During the Operation Viraat, the IPKF uncovered well prepared LTTE defenses, including concrete bunkers with electric generators, as well as caches of arms and reserves. The IPKF also suffered in this unconventional warfare, with the LTTE frequently ambushing IPKF convoys and patrols.<ref name="BS"/> | ||
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Operation Viraat (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. Virāṭa, lit. "Operation Giant"), along with Operation Trishul, was an anti-insurgency operation launched by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in April 1988 in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, in the Elephant Pass and the districts of Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya.[1]
The operation was planned as a result of the evolving doctrine among the Indian high command of conducting search and destroy missions against LTTE strongholds instead of holding key strong points. It utilized approximately 15,000 troops including armoured corps, paratroopers, as well as the infantry troops and army aviation.[citation needed] The operation achieved some success in disrupting LTTE operations, with seizures of weaponry and inflicting limited casualties among the LTTE cadres. By the end of summer 1988, these operations had forced the LTTE to move its stronghold, when it started to operate out of Nithikaikulam and adjacent riverine areas.[citation needed]
During the Operation Viraat, the IPKF uncovered well prepared LTTE defenses, including concrete bunkers with electric generators, as well as caches of arms and reserves. The IPKF also suffered in this unconventional warfare, with the LTTE frequently ambushing IPKF convoys and patrols.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Shifting to the Jungles.Indian Army in Sri Lanka. Bharat-rakshak.com". Archived from the original on 7 December 2006. Retrieved 20 January 2007.