05th October 2021 14:21:08 Hours
Environmentally-conscious 241 Infantry Brigade of the 24 Infantry Division under the Security Force Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) launched a coastal belt cleaning project on Sunday (03) in Sinnamuttuwaram to Akkaraipattu coastal area which remained highly polluted due to heaps of discarded wrappers and polythene waste.
General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division Major General A C Lamahewa WWP RWP RSP initiated this programme in coordination with the Commander 241 Infantry Brigade, Colonel A M C Abeykoon RWP RSP USP.
Troops belonging to 11 Sri Lanka National Guard and coordination with the DS Office – Alayadiwebbu carried out this programme with the support of a section of civilians in the area. Second In Command of 11 SLNG and Divisional Secretary of Alayadiwebbu also participated for this event.
