14th June 2021 08:55:30 Hours
Matara - Gurubebila coastal belt areas, affected due to debris of the damaged 'X Press Pearl' container ship a few days ago were cleaned up by troops of the 3 Gemunu Watch of the 613 Brigade under command to the 61 Division of the Security Force HQ - West as per directions of the Commander Security Forces-West, Major General Vikum Liyanage on the directions of General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army.
Major General Dammi Hewage, General Officer Commanding, 61 Division, Brigadier Upul Kodithuwakku, Commander 613 Brigade also closely supervised the project.