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Troops Provide Manpower to Erect New House for a Needy Family

Sri Lanka Army troops of the 62 Division with the support of 623 Brigade troops offered their labour for construction of a new house in the resettled village of Veheratenna on behalf of a needy family, following sponsorship, provided by Mr Yoga Perera, a well-known philanthropist from Colombo.

The new house, built with the blessings of Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) was symbolically handed over to the family on Saturday (24) during a brief ceremony at Veheratenna.

The construction was carried out under the close supervision of Brigadier K.G.D Perera, General Officer Commanding, 62 Division with the support of 26 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 9 Gajaba Regiment troops serving in the 623 Brigade, commanded by Brigadier J. Thanthiriwatte were instrumental in constructing the new house.