02nd April 2018 21:40:59 Hours
As an initiative of Commander Security Force (Wanni), Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP USP ndu, an awareness programme on Child Abuses and Preventions was conducted for the second time in SF HQ auditorium to educate troops of under-command formations and their families on instances of child abuses & repercussions of same when such children become adults and ill effects of present day social trends and social media. The programme was held at the Headquarters of Security Force Wanni from morning on 25 March 2018 for an audience of over 600 troops and their family members.
The Chief Inspector of Police attached to the Child and Women Bureau, Mr. Manoj Samarasekara, delivered the ever so important lecture on Child Abuses, ill-treatment and effects of social media / anti-social trends. He highlighted several incidents of criminal nature and stated that most perpetrators themselves are ones that have suffered similarly during their early childhood. Further, he emphasized the importance of restoring moral values and ethics in the society to prevent crimes against children.
The Commander Security Force (Wanni), Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP USP ndu was the Chief Guest, with the BGS and other officers in attendance.