Special Task Force
The Special Task Force (STF) (Sinhala: විශේෂ කාර්ය බලකාය Visesha Karya Balakaya; Tamil: சிறப்பு அதிரடிப் படை) is an elite para-military forces unit of the Sri Lanka Police specializing in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. It was formed in 1983 not as a military force, but rather as a highly specialised police unit.
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Special Task Force
The Special Task Force (STF) (Sinhala: විශේෂ කාර්ය බලකාය Visesha Karya Balakaya; Tamil: சிறப்பு அதிரடிப் படை) is an elite para-military forces unit of the Sri Lanka Police specializing in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. It was formed in 1983 not as a military force, but rather as a highly specialised police unit.
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(Sinhala: Victory Assured)
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Close Protection
Counter-Terrorism
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Hostage Rescue
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Search & Bomb disposal
Special Operations Force
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Deputy Inspector General Waruna JAYASUNDARA
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December 2017
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STF
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~8000
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Special Task Force
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