2000
Government forces undertook the offensive amid fighting around Elephant Pass.
Military history archive · 2000
Operation Agni Kheela
A government offensive associated with attempts to regain the Elephant Pass area during intense fighting in the north.
Historical overview
Operation Agni Kheela took place in 2000 during a period of intense fighting around Elephant Pass and the approaches to the Jaffna Peninsula.
The operation did not restore government control of Elephant Pass. The battle formed part of a wider period of military reversals and changing territorial control in the north.
Chronology
Key milestones
2000
The wider battle resulted in the loss of Elephant Pass to the LTTE.
Personnel and service
Participating units
Unit-level records have not yet been added to this entry. Add verified regimental histories, official operational records or other reliable references before publishing specific unit participation.
Commanders and officers
Verified commander and officer records are awaiting documentation.
Fallen heroes
This memorial section is intended to honour military personnel who died in connection with this operation. Names, ranks, units and dates should be included only when supported by official memorial records or other reliable documentation.
Individual casualty records have not yet been verified for this entry. This does not mean that there were no casualties; consult documented memorial and service records before adding names or figures.
Documentation