Troops of the 551 Brigade recently carried out a sterilization programme in Point Pedro town when the town was re-opened for the general public after a COVID-19 lockdown of 14 days.

This disinfection programme was supervised by the Commander 551 Brigade on the instructions of Major General Jagath Kodituwakku, Commander Security Forces -Jaffna and Major General M K Jayawardena, General Officer Commanding, 55 Division.

Troops of 16 (V) Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry, cleaned and disinfected the Bus Stand, Shopping Complex, Three-wheeler park and Fish Market in Point Pedro town in coordination with Public Health Inspectors in Point Pedro and Policemen.