11th January 2020 18:55:14 Hours
Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi, Major General H M J K Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP ndc psc upon his assumption of office recently made his formal visit to the Headquarters 66 Division and its under command formations during 7-8 January.
The day’s itinerary got underway after Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi arrived at the Headquarters 66 Division, Pooneryn where he was greeted to a Drive Pass salute at the main entrance. Subsequently, the visiting commander was warmly received by Major General M D Wijesundara RSP, General Officer Commanding of 66 Division.
Afterwards, as a symbol of memory, he was invited to plant a sapling in front of the auditorium of 66 Division.
While addressing the troops, he emphasized the importance of training to enhance professionalism of Officers and Other Ranks and maintaining highest standards of efficiency and discipline.
Later the General Officer Commanding, 66 Division briefed him on operational and administrative matters in the presence of Brigade Commanders and all Battalion Commanders.
After the Lunch at Officers Mess premises he left a complimentary remark in the visitor’s book.
As the next event, in the evening the Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi visited 663 Brigade and addressed troops, later he visited to 15 SLA deployment area as the concluding event for the day.
The following day (08), he visited 661 Brigade, Sangupiddi Jetty, 24 VIR and its deployment area. He addressed the troops of 24 VIR before he departed to the BTS Arsapurakulam. Then he visited 5 (V) MIR, 20 SLLI and their deployment areas.
