ASSUMING DUTIES AS 20TH COMMANDING OFFICER OF 01ST BATTALION THE GAJABA REGIMENT

Lieutenant Colonel Mahesh Samarawikrama USP assumed duties as the 20th Commanding Officer of 01ST Battalion the Gajaba Regiment, Dewahoowa on 05 March 2023.

The Commanding officer was warmly welcomed by the Second in Command, Major Lasantha Hemachadra RWP RSP USP psc on his arrival to the camp. Then the array of day’s programme was commenced by greeting the Commanding Officer at a “Guard Turnout”. He took over the duties by signing an official document amid religious observances. After assuming the office, he added memories by planting a sapling at the camp premises.

Commander of the Army and 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.