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Elephant Pass: A Strategic Gateway in Sri Lanka-by Kalani-eLanka Elephant Pass, known in Tamil as “Anai Iravu,” is a strategically crucial narrow strip of land located in northern Sri Lanka. This geographical feature links the Jaffna Peninsula with the mainland, serving as a critical gateway for both logistical and military movements. Elephant Pass has historically held significant strategic importance due to its unique position and has been a focal point in Sri Lanka’s civil conflict. Elephant Pass connects the Jaffna Peninsula to the mainland, making it a key transit point for anyone traveling to or from the peninsula. The area encompasses a causeway and a series of lagoons, with the narrowest point being about 600 meters wide. This natural bottleneck has made it a vital point for controlling access to Jaffna, which is the capital of the Northern Province and a major cultural and economic center for the Tamil population ...