Security Forces (Jaffna) Troops Salute Outgoing Jaffna Commander

Major General SRK Hettiarachchi RWP RSP VSV USP ndu psc, who held the office of the Commander of Security Forces - Jaffna, relinquished the appointment on 13th January 2024 to retire from the Army Regular Force after completing over 35 year of illustrious service.

Prior to leaving Jaffna, the outgoing Commander paid official visits to 51, 52 and 55 Infantry Divisions in order to address troops and extend courtesies. He offered his gratitude to All Ranks serving in respective formations for the high standards of professionalism maintained during his tenure and committed service, rendered to maintain a peaceful environment in the Jaffna peninsula.

In accordance with military traditions on 13th January 2024, a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour at the Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna premises of the troops of 3rd Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps saluted him as a formality before he marked the end of his tenure in Jaffna by signing the official handing-over document at the office premises.

After a while, the outgoing Commander was invited to pose for a group photograph before he addressed the troops. Partaking of refreshments with All Ranks culminated the day’s proceedings.