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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

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To be an effective instrument to the Government Endeavour to cultivate national harmony in Jaffna Peninsula through uplifting the physical quality of life and spiritual value of the people.

18th May 2021 11:47:04 Hours

Commander Security Force (Jaffna) Lays a Cornerstone for a Two-Story Building at Palaly Army Base Hospital

Commander, Security Forces (Jaffna) Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu laid a cornerstone for the construction of two story building at Palaly Army Base Hospital on Monday 17 May 2021.

Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu graced this brief but colorful cornerstone laying ceremony as the Chief Guest and he was greeted in a drive pass on arrival and warmely welcomed by Major Lahiru Rathnaweera Commanding Officer of Army Base Hospital Palaly.

As the auspicious minute struck, amid chanting of 'Seth Pirith', the day's guest laid the first cornerstone for construction of the new two-story building complex. Brigadier Wandhitha Mahinkanda, Commander Forward Maintenance Area (North) and Senior Officers followed suit.

This proposed 180 X 50 feet new two-story building is to be completed within a few months by Army funds and the combined support of Army Engineers and troops of SFHQ-Jaffna under the supervision of 5th Battalion of Engineer Services Regiment.

The visiting Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) planted a 'Sandalwood' sapling in Army Base Hospital premise to mark his visit and this was followed a group photograph. Finally, Commander Security Force (Jaffna) penned his thought, and good wishes on the visitors’ book.

The Brigadier General Staff, Staff Officers of Security Force (Jaffna), Commanding Officers of under command battalions and soldiers at Army Base Hospital Palaly took part in the event adhering all guidelines set by the health authorities.