06th March 2023 21:20:27 Hours
The retiring Brigadier Lakshman Bamunusinghe, Provost Marshal on Thursday (02 March) during a formal farewell ceremony, at the Regimental Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) at Polhengoda was saluted in accordance with military traditions.
A Guard Turnout at the entrance upon his arrival saluted him before he was invited to receive the salute in the farewell parade, presented at the RHQ parade square on his behalf.
During the formal troop address, he thanked the Commander of the Army, all Principal Staff officers, Colonel Commandant, all Officers of Provost family and all ranks for the support they extended during his tenure and urged them to cooperate with the incoming Provost Marshal too in the same manner while safeguarding the reputation of the organization.
Later in the evening, a customary farewell dinner was hosted to the retiring senior officer with participating Provost Officers and their spouses. The Colonel Commandant of SLCMP, Major General Anil Illangakoon delivered the farewell note extending a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for the service of Brigadier Lakshman Bamunusinghe while recalling some of the salient achievements, milestones and memories of the senior officer.
The Commander FMA (MLT) and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police, Major General Anil Illangakoon, the Commander FMA-North, Major General Clifford de Zoysa, SLCMP Council members, Senior Officers and Officers participated in the formal ceremony.
Brigadier Lakshman Bamunusinghe, prior to his retirement, served as the Provost Marshal of Sri Lanka Army, Directorate of Provost Marshal.
