Army Initiative Gets Artificial Limbs for Kilinochchi Civilians

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) once again launched one more round of distribution of artificial limbs among civilians of low-income group families in Killinochchi in collaboration with the centre for the Handicapped in Kundasale on Saturday (9).

The programme was initiated in close liaison with civil authorities and Grama Seva officials to indentify the most wanted handicapped before their measurements for artificial limbs were taken in consultation with medical officers in respective areas.

During the programme at Kilinochchi, troops together with sponsors of the project gave away artificial limbs to the value of Rs 1.2 million during a ceremony at harmony centre in Kilinochchi. Accordingly 28 deserving recipients received those life-aids.

The ceremony was presided by Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi and Dr S.S Attanayake, Prosthetist and Orthotist and his team of the Centre for the Handicapped in Kundasale who are also the sponsors of the project.

The programme was organized by the 571 Brigade, together with under command Battalions.

General Officer Commanding, 66 Division, Brigadier Deepthi Jayathilaka, Brigadier Administration and Quartering of the SFHQ - KLN, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers, Officers and civilians participated in the humanitarian programme.