Brigadier Indrajith Bandara of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment assumed duties as the 8th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 54 Division in Mannar on Monday (8) in a formal ceremony. The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding was warmly welcomed in a Guard Turnout and a parade on his arrival at the 54 Division Headquarters.

The new General Officer Commanding took over duties signing an official document amid religious observances of all faiths. He subsequently planted a sapling in the premises to mark the assumption of duties. Later on, he addressed a cross-section of the troops in the 54 Division.

Brigade Commanders, Commanding officers under 54 Division and staff of the Division Headquarters witnessed the occasion. |