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Security Force Headquarters
(Kilinochchi)

28th February 2019 09:59:02 Hours

SECURITY FORCE -KILINOCHCHI TROOPS REPAIRED A DAMAGED TANK BUND

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi avoided a major disaster when they prevented a possible breach of Uylankulum tank bund in Kilinochchi District on 27.05.2018.

The tank bund suffered a damage following the torrential rain full experienced last week. Soldiers joined hands to set up sand bags that would save the bund from further collapsing.

150 troops of 10 Sri Lanka Light Infantry and 19 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under the 65 Division took immediate action to place 2800 sandbags to prevent further damage to the tank bund under the directions of the Commander, Security Force –Kilinochchi, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana with the close supervision of Major General Kumara Peiris, General Officer Commanding - 65 Division.