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18th September 2017 14:58:46 Hours

Troops Help Rescue & Clearing Ops at Ahangama

Troops of the 16 (V) Gemunu Watch (GW) serving under the 58 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) Monday (18) mid-noon hurried to Ahangama, Galle where a five-storied building under construction, had collapsed injuring more than 8 people, are currently conducting rescue and evacuation operations with the support of the Police, Air Force and the general public.

Major General Amal Karunasekara, Chief of Staff of the Army on hearing the accident, instructed the 58 Division to take steps for rescue and relief as necessary, mobilizing the troops serving in the closest proximity. Accordingly, Brigadier Sumith Atapattu, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 58 Division acted fast and instructed 16 (V) GW troops in the area to attend to the need as soon as possible.

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