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26th February 2018 14:58:33 Hours

57 Division New GOC Assumes Office

Major General Vijitha Ravipriya assumed office as the 11th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 57 Division Headquarters of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) on Friday (23) amid religious observances, conducted by members of the Maha Sangha.

A Guard Turnout, presented by 3 Gajaba Regiment troops saluted the newly-appointed 57 Division GOC on arrival at the Divisional Headquarters in conformity with military traditions.

A subsequent 'Pirith' chanting afterwards blessed the office of the new GOC and Major General Vijitha Ravipriya as he placed his signature for an official document to signify the acceptance of the new office. A little later, he addressed All Ranks serving under the 57 Division Headquarters at the utility building.

During his address, he urged everyone to cooperate with him to manage affairs in the 57 Division Headquarters and maintain the best of discipline among All Ranks. A few minutes later, he was invited to leave memories by planting a sapling in the premises as a token of memory.

A tea arrangement with All Ranks brought the day's event to a close.

Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding serving under the 57 Division were present during inauguration of the new office.

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