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Anil Kumar Ghosh - Experiences with IPKF in Sri Lanka

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On 29 July, 1987, India first inducted troops into Sri Lanka as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF). Almost exactly 35 years later, we interview Gp. Capt Anil Kumar "Toots" Ghosh, who served two tenures as Base Commander as part of the IPKF. Gp. Capt. Ghosh's profile is here: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/6525 A gallery of photos on the IPKF is here: https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/Galleries/Wars/SriLanka/

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