NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER, 6TH BATTALION THE GAJABA REGIMENT ASSUMES OFFICE

Major Darshana Handunghe assumed office as the 16th Commanding Officer of 6th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment at an auspicious time, on 21 May 2024 amidst religious blessings at the Headquarters 6th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment in Colombo 15.

The Commanding officer was warmly welcomed by the Second in Command, Major Anura Bandara psc on his arrival to the camp. Then the array of day’s programme was commenced by a formal ceremony with a Guard Turnout, saluted new Commanding Officer on his arrival and he took over the duties by signing an official document amid religious observances.

Further, in his troops address he informed about the future activities of the battalion and how the troops should work in cooperation. Later he attended the all ranks tea party held at Other Ranks‘ mess, where he had a cordial interaction with gathering of troops.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Commander of the Army, Colonel of the Regiment, Regimental Council Members, Regimental Senior Officers, Centre Commandant and all Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre extend their best wishes for his new appointment and his future endeavors.