MAJOR GENERAL GDHK GUNARATNE WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc ASSUMED DUTIES AS 6TH COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT

Major General GDHK Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc assumed office as the 6th Colonel of the Regiment of Mechanized Infantry Regiment on 18 February 2016 in a grandiose ceremony held at Regimental Headquarters, Dambuluhalmillawewa. At the auspicious time, Colonel of the Regiment placed his signature for a formal document to signify the acceptance of duties and responsibilities of the appointment in the presence of Centre Commandant, Brigade Commander, other senior officers, all commanding officers and staff of RHQ after a brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp.The day's events also textured with the Regimental Parade presented by the troops of Mechanized Infantry Regiment and all ranks tea party. Large numbers of officers including council members were present to greet the incumbent Colonel of the Regiment.