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22nd November 2019 08:57:51 Hours

Formal Ceremonies Welcome New Wanni Commander

Amid a formal ceremony, Major General Rohitha Dharmasiri on Thursday (21) assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Wanni (SF-W) in the presence of a gathering of Officers and Other Ranks.

As the first segment of the ceremony, the newly-appointed Commander, SF-W was accorded a Guard Turnout at the entrance and afterwards paid his tribute to the memory of fallen War Heroes by laying a floral wreath at the monument.

The day’s significance reached its peak with a Guard of Honour salute presented to the incoming new Commander in the Wanni. 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops took part in the parade.

After formal military honours, Major General Rohitha Dharmasiri took over duties as the 19th Commander, SF-W in his office while members of the Maha Sangha began chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’. He signified the acceptance of his office by signing a formal document and joined planting of a mango sapling in front of the main office complex of the Headquarters. A few minutes later, he joined an All Rank tea, organized at the Other Ranks’ Mess.

General Officers Commanding of all Divisions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers of under command battalions, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present to welcome the newly-appointed Wanni Commander.

Commander, Forward Maintenance Area (North Central), Major General Rasika Karunathilake and Brigadier General Staff of SFHQ-W, Brigadier Harendra Ranasinghe received Major General Dharmasiri on arrival at the premises.Authentic Sneakers | Nike - Shoes & Sportswear Clothing