05th March 2023 09:17:00 Hours
The retiring Brigadier BLR Bamunusinghe on Thursday (02 March) during a formal farewell ceremony, at Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Polhengoda, was saluted in accordance with military traditions.
A Guard Turnout at the entrance upon his arrival saluted him before he was invited to receive the salute in the farewell parade, presented at RHQ parade square on his behalf. During the formal troop address, He thanked the Commander of the Army, all PSOs, the Colonel Commandant, all Officers of Provost family and all ranks for the support they extended during his tenure and urged them to cooperate with the incoming Provost Marshal in the same manner while safeguarding the reputation of the organization.
Later in the evening, a customary farewell dinner was hosted to the retiring senior officer with participating Provost Officers and their spouses. The Colonel Commandant of SLCMP delivered the farewell note extending a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for the service of Brig Lakshman Bamunusinghe while recalling some of the salient achievements, milestone and memories of the senior officer.
The Commander FMA (MLT) and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Major General AL Illangakoon, The Commander FMA (North), Major General ACA De Zoysa USP Hdmc Lsc, Council members, Senior Officers and Officers participated in the formal ceremony.
