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30th August 2021 11:30:35 Hours

4 Gemunu Watch Troops to Build House for Unnachchiya Family

Troops of 4 Gemunu Watch under command to the 231 Brigade of the 23 Division of the Security Force HQ-East with the objective of supporting the livelihood of a needy family laid the foundation stone to build a new house in Unnachchiya, Batticaloa on Friday (27).

The Medical Specialist and Cardio Surgeon, Dr Muditha Lanssakkara at the request of the Army has volunteered to sponsor the cost of this house construction, to be built by technically-skilled Army troops.

Major J.A.M.P Gunarathna, Commanding Officer, 4 Gemunu Watch as the day's chief guest laid the foundation stone for the construction at the auspicious minute with few accompanying Officers and Other Ranks of the 4 Gemunu Watch who are expected to complete the construction.

Major General Nalin Koswatte, General Officer Commanding 23 Division and Colonel Dulip Bandara, Commander 231 Brigade gave necessary guidelines for this community-oriented project.