1ST REGIMENT SRI LANKA CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE CELEBRATES ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY

The 1st Regiment Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police celebrated its 70th Anniversary on 24th October 2019 at the Regiment’s Headquarters in Polhengoda. The celebration begun on 19th October 2019 with friendly soft ball cricket tournament held at Angampitiya ground in Kotte. The religious activities started on 23rd October 2019 to invoke blessing on the Regiment, Corps and the war Heroes of the Corps who paid supreme sacrifice to protect our motherland. To mark the Regimental day, Guard turn out followed by the ceremonial parade was accorded to the Commanding Officer 1st SLCMP Major RMN Rathnayake USP Lsc. Then he planted a sapling at the camp premises. The anniversary lunch was held at the Corporals’ Club with participation of the Commanding Officer and All Ranks of the Battalion, where the Commanding Officer addressed All Ranks. The serious of events concluded on 1st December 2019 with All Ranks get-together held at Laya Beach Hotel Wadduwa.