19th February 2025 14:04:55 Hours
Major General P S Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc assumed duties as the 28 General Officer Commanding of the 23 Infantry Division on 18 February 2025. The ceremony commenced in the morning with religious rites, rituals, and formal military ceremonials.
The ceremony's first segment took place at Headquarters 23 Infantry Division premises, where the troops of the Infantry Division presented military honours. Major General Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc then reviewed the Guard Turnout presented in his honour. Subsequently, he was escorted to the saluting dais to receive the Guard of Honour from the troops of the 4th Battalion Gamunu Watch.
Following the military formalities, a brief ceremony had been arrangedto invoke blessings on his new appointment, at the General Officer Commanding’s office. Religious dignitaries from all religions blessed him for his new role, and he symbolically accepted the office by signing an official document.
As part of the ceremonial activities, Major General Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc planted a Mango sapling in front of the office complex and posed for a few group photographs with field commanders and his staff. He also spared a few minutes to talk with soldiers who were presented to greet him during all rankstea.
Later, the General Officer Commanding received a briefing about the Area of Responsibility (AOR) during a staff briefing.
Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers of Divisional Headquarters, Commanding Officers, Officers, and Other Rankers attended the ceremony to pay their respect to the newly appointed General Officer Commanding of the 23 Infantry Division.
