The Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was withdrawn from the northern and eastern provinces of Sri Lanka on March 24, 1990. The IPKF was deployed in Sri Lanka in 1987 as part of the Indian government's efforts to facilitate peace and stability in the country's conflict-ridden regions, particularly during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
The IPKF's mission was to enforce the terms of the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord, which was signed between the governments of India and Sri Lanka. The accord aimed to address the grievances of the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka and to find a political solution to the ongoing conflict.
However, the IPKF's presence in Sri Lanka was met with various challenges, including resistance from militant groups such as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The IPKF became embroiled in armed conflict with the LTTE and faced allegations of human rights abuses during its operations.
Amid escalating violence and mounting casualties, the Indian government decided to withdraw the IPKF from Sri Lanka. The withdrawal process began in 1989 and was completed in 1990, marking the end of India's military involvement in the conflict.
The withdrawal of the IPKF did not immediately lead to the resolution of the Sri Lankan Civil War, which continued for many years until its conclusion in 2009. However, the withdrawal of the IPKF represented a significant shift in the dynamics of the conflict and had lasting implications for India-Sri Lanka relation
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