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Wanni Based Troops Provide Shelter for a Widowed Family at Poonewa


Troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W) constructed a house with all facilities, worth of Rs. 1.5 million and handed it over on Saturday (24) to a needy widow and for her child by Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, SFHQ-W at Wedithibbagala, Poonewa.

The plan and the construction of the house were carried out with the supervision and guidance of Lieutenant Colonel K.R.S.K.G Kahagalle, former Civil Affairs Officer, SFHQ-W.

Meanwhile, the said child who is schooling was gifted with a cash deposit of Rs. 65,000.00 and in a fixed account. In addition, furniture was also provided to the house.

Mr. W.M Muthubandara, a resident from Poonewa donated the land for this meritorious act and his gesture was highly appreciated by the Commander, SFHQ-W and the gathering.

Brigadier P.S.R.L Rajakaruna, Brigadier Admin and Quartering, SFHQ-W, Brigadier D.T Gamage, Brigade Commander, 211 Brigade, Colonel S.M.W.B.N Thalagahawatte, Colonel Admin and Quartering, SFHQ-W, Lieutenant Colonel S.A.L.I Perera, Civil Affairs Officer, SFHQ-W, officer, other ranks and the general public in the area were present at the occasion.