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SECURITY FORCES HEADQUARTERS

(JAFFNA)

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.

13th May 2020 07:21:10 Hours

Vesak in Jaffna With A Gesture of Goodwill and Sharing

In line with welfare programme conducted to facilitate civil community during COVID 19 pandemic Jaffna troops on the directions of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya distributed dry ration packs and prepared lunch packets among the needy community in Jaffna peninsula. The funds for this good gesture were generated with contribution from Army Buddhist Association, Jaffna troops and through saving funds otherwise spent on numerous Vesak decorations.

The welfare programme was conducted by the Security Forces - Jaffna to mark the Vesak full moon poya day and it benefitted over 750 needy families in Thondaimanaru, Kerudavil, Velvettithurai, Avarangal, Navalaiyattal, Ketpely, Mirusuvil, Pavasikkulam, Kaithady, Chavakachcheri, Kaddaikadu, Mallakam, Veththilakkeny, Kevil, Walalai, Innuvil, Waddukkodai, Navanthurai, Savalkattu, Uduvil and Kytes areas.

The distribution programmes which were conducted on 07 May 2020 with the participation of Commander Security Forces - Jaffna, General Officers Commanding 51, 52 and 55 Divisions, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers and Troops were held scattered throughout the peninsula with small numbers attending each with appropriate social distancing and hygienic best practices.