12th January 2023 21:20:24 Hours
A soldier of 5 (V) GR Lance Corporal Deerasinghe RKDS deployed under 623 infantry Bdeand SFHQ (W), who went to the ATM Cubicle at Horowpothana People's Bank for depositing some money at his account had noticed some money on the cash deposit machine at the bank amounting to Rs: 70,400. 00.
He then immediately informed it to the Commanding Officer Major Dammika Herath and took immediate steps to find out and hand over the money to the rightful owner on the direction of Brigade Commander 623 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Ranjith Boodagoda.
Accordingly, with the assistance of the bank staff, the owner of the cash was found as Mr. Jaufar Mohomad and handed over the cash amount to him. He appreciated the soldier's exemplary act and extended his thankfulness and gratitude to the soldier and the officers involved in this appreciative work
