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.
Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu who assumed office as the 25th Commander Security Force - Jaffna, made maiden field visit to 55 Infantry Division Headquarters on Wednesday, 27 January 2021.
Major General Priyantha Perera RWP RSP ndu who assumed duties as the 25th Commander Security Force - Jaffna, paid his maiden field visit to 52 Infantry Division Headquarters on 25 January 2021.
The Security Force Commander was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding 52 Infantry Division. The visiting commander planted a sapling to mark his maiden visit and then made his appearance on a group photograph. Then the General Officer Commanding conducted a comprehensive briefing on area of responsibilities of 52 Infantry Division. The Security Force Commander addressed the Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and troops belong to 52 Infantry Division followed by the lunch.
A number of 200 foreign employees returned from Qatar, Set off to their villages after completing two - week quarantine process at Vidaththapalei quarantine Centre in Jaffna, on 23 January 2021. They underwent medical procedures and received quarantine certificates before leaving Jaffna.
The groups segregated according to areas of their residential locations, provided with Army transport facilities up to their destinations in Kaluthara, Ampara, Badulla, Mannar and Hambanthota areas along with meals, snacks, water etc. Police provided assistance to escort the convoy of 18 vehicles.
The quarantine process was conducted by the troops of Security Force (Jaffna) under the supervision of Major General WLPW Perera RWP RSP ndu, Commander Security Force (Jaffna) with the guidance of the National Operation Center for Prevention of COVID -19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) headed by General LHSC Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc, Head of the NOCPCO, Chief of the Defence Staff and Commander of the Army. Senior Officers and Troops witnessed the departure formalities.
Major General Priyantha Perera who assumed duties as the 25th Commander, Security Force - Jaffna paid homage to Sri Nagavihara Temple and Nallur Kovil in Jaffna on Wednesday, 20 January 2021.
He made a courtesy calls on the Chief Incumbent of Sri Nagavihara Temple, Ven. Meegahajandure Sri Vimaladeva Thero and the Chief Priest of Nallur Kovil, Maikundal Swami Kurukkal respectively. Then he met Bishop of Jaffna Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin B Gnanapragasam and received blessings.
Brigadier General Staff of Security Force Jaffna and Commander 512 Brigade accompanied the Security Force Commander.
Major General Senarath Bandara who held the office of the Commander Security Force (Jaffna) for over 05 months, relinquished the appointment on 16 January 2021 to assume office as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army. Prior to leaving Jaffna, the outgoing Commander Security Force – Jaffna appreciatively addressed the under command troops. He offered his gratitude to all ranks serving in respective formations for high standard of professionalism maintained during the period and committed service rendered to maintain a peaceful environment in Jaffna peninsula. On 16 January, he was accorded a Guard of Honour at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna by the troops of 12th Gemunu Watch.
Major General Senarath Bandara, Commander Security Force - Jaffna made a series of courtesy calls on multi – religious dignitaries and state officials in Jaffna peninsula.
3rd Signal Regiment bids farewell to Chief of Staff Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Signals Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya ndu psc on 10th January 2021 at the Regiment Headquarters, Palaly.
Initiating another step of reconciliation process in Jaffna peninsula, the troops under Security Force (Jaffna) extended their support to build a shelter for Mrs. Desi Indra Rathish at Uduwil along with the financial donations made by Mr. Kumara Weerasooriya and his colleagues. Major General Senarath Bandara, Commander Security Force (Jaffna) on 14 January 2021, handed over the new house with essential home appliances to the deserving family. The donation was considered as a precious gift for the deserving family presented by Security Force (Jaffna) during the Thai Pongal festive season.
The presidential secretariat on the recommendations of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sir Lanka Army, appointed 25 Senior Army Officers to coordinate the Covid - 19 control operations in each district with effect from 01 January 2021.
With the dawn of year 2021, the Commander, all Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna commenced duties for the New Year following military traditions.
