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Mechanized Infantry Regiment

Marching forward with vigour

25th June 2025 20:11:09 Hours

RELINQUISHING DUTIES OF CENTRE COMMANDANT, MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT AND OVERLOOKING BRIGADE COMMANDER - MECHANIZED INFANTRY BRIGADE

Brigadier AK Peiris RSP, Centre Commandant of the Mechanized Infantry Regiment and Overlooking Brigade Commander of the Mechanized Infantry Brigade, officially relinquished duties with a formal farewell held on 23 June 2025

The formal military proceedings commenced with a guard turnout at the entrance. Subsequently, he paid tribute to the fallen war heroes at the War Heroes’ Monument, followed by a traditional military parade

Thereafter, the official handing over of duties took place at the Regimental Headquarters. Following this, all Officers and Other Ranks lined up to bid farewell and offer their salute, expressing appreciation for the dedicated service rendered by Brigadier AK Peiris RSP to the Mechanized Infantry Regiment and the Mechanized Infantry Brigade