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18th October 2018 16:04:30 Hours

Troops Avert Major Water Leakage in Tank Bund

61 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) on the directions of Major General Kumudu Perera, Commander, Security Forces - Wanni timely intervened and plastered a major leakage in the Vairavamundimurippu tank bund in the Kalmadu Gramaseva Division after working continuously for three days (15 - 17 Oct).

With the coordination of Brigadier K.D.C.G.J Thilakarathne, General Officer Commanding, 61 Division, 25 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) and 17 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) troops carried out the major repair under the supervision of Colonel L.D.S.S Liyanage, 611 Brigade Commander.

With the rainy season set in, the water level of the tank swelled and caused this leakage, threatening the area with disastrous consequences.

District Secretary, Vavuniya and Disaster Management Officials in the area on Thursday (18) went to the place and held discussions with Army Officers and civilians in the area on precautionary measures that should be taken in the event of a split again.bridge media | Nike Air Force 1 , Sneakers , Ietp STORE