ARMOUR IN RESCUE AND RELIEF OPERATIONS IN MUCH NEEDED TIME

Troopers once again called for service of the Nation and involved in several rescue and relief operations in areas inundated due to heavy showers in past few days. SLAC troops operated in affected areas in combination with other Regiments of the Army, Sister Services as well as in coordination with Disaster Management Centers. Amphibious capabilities of the BTRs and WMZs were putting to optimum use when rescuing the victims and distributing of foods and other relief items to stranded civilians mainly in districts of Rathnapura, Mathara, Galle and Kaluthara.