06th March 2020 16:08:39 Hours
Major General H J Senavirathna RWP RSP ndu, assumed office as the Commander, Security Forces -West (SF-WEST) at his office in the Army Cantonment - Panagoda on Friday (06) with a simple ceremony.
The new Security Force Commander (West) was awarded with a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour soon after his arrival in the premises in accordance with military traditions. After the formal military honours, Major General H J Senavirathna RWP RSP ndu auspiciously took over duties as the 07th Commander of Security Forces (West) amid the religious observances. Subsequently he addressed the troops serving under SFHQ (West). Then new commander SF - West Planted a sapling in front of the Main Office Complex to mark the assumption of duties and joined all ranks for a cup of tea.
General Officer Commanding of 14 and 61 Divisions, Directors of the Directorates established at the Cantonment, Centre Commandants of the Regiment Centers at the Cantonment, Brigade Commanders and Commanding Officers of under Command and affiliated Battalions, Officers and Other Ranks of SFHQ (West) were present at the ceremony.
