TROOPS OF 56 INFANTRY DIVISION RECONSTRUCT THE UTHUKKULAM LAKE BUNT

The Uthukkulam lake which is under supervision of Nedunkerni Agrarian Services Department in Vediveittakallu GN division in the 7 battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment AOR, is collapsed due to the heavy rainfall on 10th November 2020 and the lake bunt was damaged with 15 feet of gap.There are 74 acres of land which is cultivated and sustained by this lake and it is at most important fact to reconstruct the damaged bunt for cultivation purpose. With the guidelines and instructions of the Commander of the Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) and General Officer Commanding 56 Infantry Division, and the supervision of the Brigade Commander 563 Infantry Brigade,with the contribution of 02X60 number of troops of the 7SLSR, was able to reconstruct the lake bunt in very short period of time on 13Novamber 2020.

The Government Agent of Vavuniya district, General Officer Commanding 56 Infantry Division Major General KWR de Abrew RWP RSP USP pschdmc, the Commander 563 Infantry Brigade Colonel KPA Perera RSP, Civil Affairs Officer 56 Infantry Division, Lieutenant Colonel WKAS Priyanthalal RWP RSP, Civil Affairs Officer 563 Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel MACP Marasinghe and Commanding Officer 7 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment , Major BWSST Peiris were participated for this occasion.

Further GA of Vavuniya district Deputy Commissioner and the Technician of Agrarian Service Department and the chairman of the Farmers’ Community along with the villagers were highly appreciated the dedicated service towards the nation building by the Sri Lanka Army.