13th April 2024 22:42:27 Hours
The Security Force Headquarters-East troops showing their concern for human welfare erected a new house for a needy family in the Ampara area with sponsorship provided by philanthropists in the Ampara area. The new house was vested in the beneficiary on 07 April 2024 during a brief ceremony.
Major R.P. De Zoysa, the Commanding Officer of the 16th Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG) took the initiative to complete this house using technical skills and manpower assistance of troops of 16 SLNG for the construction work.
During the warming ceremony, the house keys were symbolically handed over to the beneficiary by Major General M.K.U.P Gunarathne RSP ndu psc IG, the Commander, Security Forces – East.
On the same occasion, the beneficiary was donated dry ration items. Senior Officers, Officers, Government Officials, and Other Ranks were among the participants in the warming ceremony.