ASSUMED DUTIES AS COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT, MECHANIZED INFANTRY REGIMENT

Major General A G D N Jayasundera RWP RSP assumed duties as Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 07 February 2020 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment.

In light of the above, the formal military ceremony in the Regimental Centre was commenced soon after the Guard Turnout at the entrance.

The newly appointed Colonel of the Regiment was received by Brigadier L S Balachandra RSP - Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP - Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier H M S Herath - Project Officer, 11 Division and Colonel K K S Perakum RWP RSP - Deputy Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment.

After that, paid his tribute to the fallen war heroes at the war heros monument followed by attended the ceremonial parade and all ranks tea party. Afterwards, blessed with religious observances for new office as the 10th Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment. Commander - Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Other Senior Officers and Staff Officers were present during the occasion.

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