Pronunciation: [ˈɪpkf] (IPA) 
The acronym "IPKF" stands for "Indian Peace Keeping Force". In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is spelled /ˈɪndiən piːs ˈkiːpɪŋ fɔːrs/. The first syllable "in" is pronounced as "ɪn", the second syllable "di" is pronounced as "diə" with a schwa sound, and the third syllable "an" is pronounced as "ən". The last two syllables "peace keeping" are pronounced as "piːs ˈkiːpɪŋ", while "force" is pronounced as "fɔːrs".
The acronym IPKF stands for Indian Peace Keeping Force. It refers to a contingent of Indian armed forces that were deployed as a peacekeeping mission in the South Asian region.
The IPKF was primarily sent to Sri Lanka in 1987 to enforce the Indian-Sri Lankan Accord, which aimed to resolve the ongoing civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil militant group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The objective of the IPKF was to maintain peace, disarm the LTTE, and facilitate the devolution of power to the Tamil regions in Sri Lanka.
The Indian Peace Keeping Force consisted of personnel from various branches of the Indian military, including the army, navy, and air force. They were commanded by an Indian army lieutenant general who led the mission.
During their deployment, the IPKF faced significant challenges, including guerilla warfare tactics employed by the LTTE and resistance from certain factions within Sri Lanka. The mission lasted until 1990 when the IPKF was withdrawn following the failure of the peacekeeping efforts and escalating violence.
The Indian Peace Keeping Force played a crucial role in attempting to restore peace in Sri Lanka during a turbulent period. While the mission did not achieve its ultimate objectives, the IPKF's presence had a lasting impact on both the conflict and the region's geo-political dynamics.
