31st October 2019 09:45:42 Hours
The Commander Security Forces (East), Major General H R N Fernando RSP ndc paid his maiden visit to the 241 & 242 Brigades in Ampara on Tuesday (29).
The day’s itinerary got underway after Major General Rasika Fernando arrived at Headquarters 241 Brigade, Akkaraipattu where he was greeted to a Drive Pass Salute at the main entrance, subsequently the visiting Commander was warmly received by Colonel Janaka Wimalarathna, Commander 241 Brigade.
To mark his presence at the Brigade Headquarters, SF Commander was invited to plant a ‘Mango’ sapling at the premises. Later, the Commander 241 Brigade briefed on operational and administrative matters in the presence of all Battalion Commanders.
The SF Commander later visited the 242 Brigade Komari and he was warmly welcomed by Colonel Chandika Peiris, Commander 242 Brigade. He symbolically planted a sapling to mark his visit and thereafter had discussions with Officers and Other Ranks as well.
Further, the Commander SF (E) had inspection visits to 23 SLSR, 3(V) VIR Battalions and flood affected Lahugala area where the army troops provided transport facilitates for civilians on the instruction of the Commander SF (E).
