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Major General S. Udumalagala Assumes Office as New Commander SFHQ-East

MAJOR GENERAL S. Udumalagala took over duties as the new Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - East (SFHQ-E) on Thursday (11) morning after a brief ceremony that included both religious and military traditions.

The new Security Forces Commander, East was accorded a guard turnout plus a Guard of Honour by soldiers at SFHQ-E on his arrival at the premises.

His predecessor, Major General J.C. Rambukpotha is to take over as the new Master General Ordinance (MGO) at Army Headquarters.

Major General Udumalagala inaugurated his office after religious observances, administered by Buddhist monks. Observances invoked blessings on the new appointment and the new Commander afterwards lit the traditional oil lamp. He also initialed a document to signify the acceptance of the new office.