29th March 2023 19:43:58 Hours
20 Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, together with 2 (V) SLLI troops of the Security Force HQ - West (SFHQ-West) took prompt action to assist the distribution of fuel at the Kolonnawa Ceylon Petroleum Corporation premises Tuesday (28) afternoon after a trade union action disrupted its distribution operations.
Troops of the Quick Reaction Teams of the 14 Infantry Division accordingly provided security to the oil refinery and fuel distribution bowsers and facilitated the movement of those vehicles without any delay.
On the instructions of the Commander of the Army, 144 Infantry Brigade troops under the guidelines given by the Commander, SF-West, General Officer Commanding, 14 Infantry Division and the 144 Infantry Brigade Commander, 20 SLLI and 2 (V) SLLI troops throughout the whole evening provided security and escort to the bowsers carrying oil.
Policemen also provided their assistance during the process following coordination done by the Security Force HQ - West.
