THE NEWLY APPOINTED SECURITY FORCES (EAST) COMMANDER ASSUMES OFFICE

Major General S A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers assumed duties as the new Commander of the Security Forces (East), following military formalities and religious blessings at the Security Forces Headquarters (East) premises on Thursday (25) April 2024.

The newly appointed Commander of the Security Forces (East) was warmly welcomed, and accorded with a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour by the troops of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers soon after his arrival at the premises in accordance with military traditions.

After the formal military honours, Major General S A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, auspiciously took over duties amidst religious observances and placed his signature on an official document to signify the acceptance of his new office. Thereafter, the senior officer planted a sapling to mark the assumption of duties and posed for a group photograph.

Thereafter, Major General S A Kulatunge RWP RSP VSV USP psc, addressed the troops, emphasizing the significance of discipline, dedication determination and its integral role in achieving success. He shared his vision and outlined his goals, inspiring the troops to work towards achieving common objectives.

The all ranks tea culminated the day’s proceedings which gave an opportunity for the new Commander Security Forces (East) to interact with his subordinates. This was followed by a comprehensive briefing conducted by the staff of the Security Forces (East) at the conference hall.

General Officer Commanding, Commander Logistic Command (East), Brigade Commanders, Senior Staff officers of Security Forces Headquarters (East), Commanding Officers, Officers, other ranks and civilian staff were present for the occasion.