Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) / Deployed as an outcome of, at Sri Lanka’s request /Indo-Sri Lanka Accord, 1987
The article says the deployment of the IPKF was an outcome of the Accord, not its purpose, made at Jayawardene’s request under a clause allowing Sri Lanka to seek military assistance.28 Nov 2022 · Outlook India · Why Rajiv Gandhi Sent IPKF To Sri Lanka And How LTTE Played Both Sides
The article says the LTTE began an offensive against the IPKF within months, that the IPKF suffered over 8,000 casualties by 1991 and that it returned to barracks in India without meeting its objectives.28 Nov 2022 · Outlook India · Why Rajiv Gandhi Sent IPKF To Sri Lanka And How LTTE Played Both Sides