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Security Forces Headquarters
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10th August 2020 15:44:35 Hours

MAJOR GENERAL T D WEERAKOON RWP RSP USP ASSUMED DUTIES AS THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 24 DIVISION

Major General T D Weerakoon RWP RSP USP assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding 24 Division Ampara on 07 August 2020.

In accordance with military traditions, Major General Thilak Weerakoon reviewed the Guard Turnout and received the salute of the Guard of Honour, presented by the troops of the 3(V) VIR after his arrival at the 24 Division.

The newly appointed GOC formally accepted his new appointment amidst religious observances and afterwards, planted a sapling at the Division HQ premises signifying his inauguration of the office.

Commander 241 and 242 Brigade, Division Staff and Commanding Officers of under command battalions were presented in the event.