611 INFANTRY BRIGADE CONDUCTED A SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING EXERCISE FOR UNDER COMMAND TROOPS

Considering the potential disaster situations and road accidents in the Kegalle District, the 611 Infantry Brigade conducted a Search and Rescue Training Exercise for the under-command troops of 8 SLSR on 28 October 2025 at the 8 SLSR camp premises. The exercise scenario was based on a bus that had toppled down a precipice approximately 400 feet deep, for which 8 SLSR was assigned responsibility to execute the search and rescue operation. The programme concluded with a comprehensive debriefing conducted by the Commander, 611 Infantry Brigade.