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21st January 2020 10:45:08 Hours

65 Division New GOC Assumes Duties

Brigadier D.M.H.D Bandara assumed office as the 11th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 65 Division HQ on Saturday (18) during a simple ceremony.

On his arrival, 65 Division troops presented a Guard Turnout at the main entrance and a subsequent parade in accordance with military formalities.

The newly-appointed GOC planted a sapling in the Division HQ premises and afterwards he symbolically signed an official document to signify the acceptance of the new appointment amid religious observances.

Thereafter, he addressed a cross-section of the troops performing duties in the 65 Division HQ and formations before he joined an all rank tea.

Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the Division and Commanding Officers were present at the event.

On Monday (20), the GOC of the 65 Division paid a courtesy call on the Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi, Major General Jayantha Gunaratne after he took over duties as the GOC of the 65 Division at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi. Mysneakers | Shop: Nike