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29th October 2020 16:12:18 Hours

Colonel Muthumala, New Brigade Commander 572 Brigade Assumes Office

Colonel Nishantha Muthumala assumed duties as the 9th Commander of the 572 Brigade of the 57 Division under the Security Force HQ-Kilinochchi, amid religious blessings at the 572 Brigade Headquarters on Thursday (29).

The newly-appointed Commander of the 572 Brigade was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and honoured in a Guard Turnout, presented by the troops of the 14 Battalion of the Sri Lanka National Guard on arrival at the premises. To mark the formal acceptance of his new office, Colonel Nishantha Muthumala placed his signature in a formal document as members of the Maha Sangha commenced chanting of 'Seth Pirith' in the presence of senior officers and representative Other Ranks.

Later on, he was invited to plant a sapling in the premises as a gesture of memory. Commanding Officers, Brigade staff and Other Rankers were associated with the occasion.Running Sneakers Store | Nike React Element 87