19th September 2021 14:53:35 Hours
Major General Channa Weerasuriya, the Commander Security Force - East (SF-E) made field visits to 241 and 242 Infantry Brigade Headquarters during September 16 and 17.
Commander, SF-E first arrived at the Muhudu Maha Viharaya, Pottuvil and attended a discussion on conducting survey of Muhudu Maha Viharaya where the Chief incumbent, Ven. Warakapola Indrasiri Thero, District Secretary Ampara - Mr. DML Bandaranayake, GOC 24 Infantry Division - Major General Chaminda Lamahewa, Commander 242 Infantry Brigade - Brigadier Chandika Peiris, Senior DIG Ampara and Batticaloa districts, Divisional Secretary of Pottuvil DS Division, Officials of Presidential Task Force for Archeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province and Officials from Survey department were in attendance.
Afterwards, the Commander SF(E) visited the 242 Infantry Brigade, Komari and during the troop address, the Commander urged them to continue training and good work while maintaining the highest standards of discipline at all levels as their strengths to become competent and skilled Officers and soldiers. The Commander further requested all the Officers and Other Ranks to refrain from irregularities, malfunctions and wrong practices to ensure the reputation of the Army is uplifted.
The Commander SF-E on the following day (17), visited Deegawapiya Stupa restoration site to review the progress of the project and gave necessary instructions for the Officers in-charge to expedite the progress and then went to Manikkamadu temple, Ampara where he received blessings from the Chief Incumbent Ven. Ambagahapitiye Seelarathana Thero. Subsequently, the SF Commander visited 241 Brigade, Akkaraipattu where he was warmly welcomed by Colonel Chandra Abeykoon, Commander 241 Infantry Brigade and attended the formalities including a troop address.
All Brigades Commanders and Battalion Commanders met him and had an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to administration aspects, operational needs, welfare measures and requirements of the troops during this two-day field visit.
