Wanni Troops Add Their Share to ‘Vesak’ Commemoration

On the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces-Wanni, Major General C. D Ranasinghe RWP RSP and under the guidance of Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier S.P.G Gamage RWP RSP USP, the Security Force HQ-Wanni compound and all the under-command formations celebrated Vesak Festival by displaying Vesak lanterns, giving free food ‘Dansal’ and attending religious observances.

The Vesak lanterns display was arranged along with the ‘Dansela’ in front of the Security Force HQ-Wanni, along A-9 road on Friday (5 May). With the lighting of Vesak lanterns by Brigadier General Staff, a large number of civilians gathered to witness Vesak lanterns.

On account of the Vesak Festival in Vavuniya Town, a ‘Vesak Zone’ was organized and conducted by the District Secretariat, Vavuniya. At the request of the District Secretary, Vavuniya, the Commander, Security Forces-Wanni, provided resources and manpower to make the ‘Vesak Zone’ a success.

The Vesak lanterns made by troops of Security Forces - Wanni were also exhibited in the ‘Vesak Zone’. On the request, a stage was put up by the troops for ‘Bakthi Gee’ presentation in the center of Vavuniya Town. A large number of people assembled to witness these decorations.