Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) made his Maiden visit to Headquarters 51 Infantry Division

Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSVUSP ndu psc, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) marked his maiden visit to Headquarters 51 Infantry Division at Kopay on 13th June 2023 after assumption of his duties.

At the main entrance of the Division Headquarters, the Commander was accorded with Drive Pass and Guard Turnout by the troops of 51 Infantry Division. Then the visiting Commander was warmly welcomed by Major General SWB Welagedara RSP VSV USP ndc, the General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division and afterwards Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc addressed the Officers and Other Ranks. During his address, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) spell out his vision and expectation from troops under his command. To mark the visit to the Division the Commander planted a Mango Sapling in the camp premises and posed a group photograph.

Later, the General Officer Commanding, 51 Infantry Division briefed the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) at the divisional conference hall regarding the Area Of Responsibility, troops deployment and other important aspects in 51 Infantry Division AOR with the participation of Senior Officers of HQ SF(J), Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of 51 Infantry Division and Battalion Commanders. Then he attended a tea hosted at the Officers’ Mess with gathering of Officers. Before he departure from the 51 Infantry Division, penned his thoughts in the Visitor’s Book.

As the last segment of the day’s itinerary, the Commander Security Forces (Jaffna) visited the Kankesanthurai Ammo Dump area along with the General Officer Commanding 51 Infantry Division, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers responsible for the Area and gave necessary instructions.