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24th July 2017 14:51:06 Hours

Fallen War Heroes in Mullaittivu Battles Remembered

591 Brigade troops of the 59 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT) commemorated the memory of War Heroes who perished in fights against LTTE terrorists during battles in July 1996, some 21 years ago.

Commemorative arrangements, organized under the guidelines, given by Major General Dampath Fernando, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu, began with laying of floral wreaths at the war memorial near the Mullaittivu town. Brigade Commanders of 642, 591, 681 and 242 on behalf of the Mullaittivu Commander, together with Officers and Other Rankers of 6 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and 9 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment joined the wreath-laying ceremony, followed by sounding of the Last Post as a tribute their memory.

A Pirith chanting ceremony afterwards transferred merits to those fallen War Heroes during fierce battles in 1996 and invoked blessings on all Sri Lankans for peace and prosperity. Towards the evening, All Ranks set light to the eternal lamp in the premises of the monument and lit hundreds of coconut oil lamps around it.

Mullaittivu battles during the fight against LTTE terrorism are considered as one of the most remembered bitter ones in the history of warfare against terrorists.

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