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Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

Swift & Bold

16th Battalion of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment

With work related to the resettlement in progress the troops of the Battalion constructed houses, repaired & renovated school buildings, repaired & renovated kovils, provided meals and conducted medical camps all this to bring about benefit to the people of the area.

Troops engaged in civil-military coordination activities

In the view of wining the hearts and minds of the people of the area and also aimed at relieving the mental stress experienced people caused by being exposed to the conflict the Battalion organized and conducted several sports events as well as traditional cultural & religious festivals/events.

On 6th February 2013, Lieutenant Colonel MMT Bandara took over duties as the Commanding Officer.

  

The New Year festival organized at Karappakutti area

The Battalion formed a Disaster Management Platoon and is fully equipped and trained to face any eventuality.

Disaster Response Platoon of the Battalion

As at present the Battalion continues to engage its troops in work related to the development of infrastructure in the area.

Past Appoinment Holders