Major General Prasad Edirisingha on Friday (01) assumed duties as the 14th General Officer Commanding of the 65 Division under the Security Force HQ - Wanni, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 65 Division HQ in Thunukkai.

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 65 Division on arrival at the premises was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers at the Division Headquarters after he was honoured in a Guard Turnout, presented by troops of 10 Battalion Sri Lanka Light Infantry.

Later on, Major General Prasad Edirisingha in his office placed his signature for an official document to mark his assumption of office, amidst chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ in the presence of Senior Officers.

He afterwards was invited to plant a sapling in the compound as a symbol of memory. Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the Headquarters, 65 Division, Commanding Officers and Other Ranks were present at the occasion.