23 VIR COORDINATES A DRY RATION DONATION

Troops of 23rd Battalion the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment taking their own initiative, donated dry ration packs each worth of 4500.00 Rs for 250 low income families living in the general area of Oddusudan on 28 June 2021 as a relief measure since COVID-19 travel restrictions have compelled them to stay indoors. The donation was sponsored by, Ven. Thalalle Chandakiththi Thero at the request of Commanding Officer 23 VIR, Lieutenant Colonel A B S Athukorala. This meritorious event was attended by Ven. Waththegama Nipuna Thero, Commander Security Forces Headquarters (Mullaitivu) and Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, Major General Sisira Pilapitiya and Commander 642 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Shashika Perera.