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17th January 2019 13:13:58 Hours

ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE TROOPS FOR THAIPONGAL CELEBRATIONS AT KILINOCHCHI

651, 652 and 653 Brigades under the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi conducted several Thaipongal celebration programmes in their respective areas on 15 January 2019.

19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment and 11 (v) Gajaba Regiment troops under the 651 Brigade organized a Thaipongal pooja ceremony at Mulankavil Pulleyar kovil. After the ceremony troops distributed 150 Vegetarian meal packets among the civilians who were participated for the event.

20 (v) Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 7 Sri Lanka National Guards troops under the 652 Brigade organized a Thaipongal pooja ceremony at Arogyapuram Amman kovil. After the ceremony troops distributed Cool Drink and Biscuits among the civilians who were attended for the event.

Meanwhile, 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment and 21 (v) Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment Troops under 653 Brigade organized a dry ration packs distribution programme for 25 low income families in Thunnukkai at the 21 (v) Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment premises.

All events were organized as per the concept of the Commander Security Force – Kilinochchi Major General Ralph Nugera and with the supervision of General Officer Commanding 65 Division, Brigadier Wasantha Kumarapperuma.