52 Division’s New GOC Assumes Office

Brigadier Samantha Wickramasena assumed duties as the 27th General Officer Commanding of the 52 Division under the Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 52 Division Headquarters in Mirusuvil on Thursday (28).

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 52 Division was warmly welcomed by the Staff Officers of the Division Headquarters and honoured in a Guard Turnout. Then, Brigadier Samantha Wickramasena placed his signature for an official document to mark his assumption of duties. It followed a group photograph as a memory.

Similarly, the troop address, tree planting and an all rank tea arrangement brought the day’s brief ceremony to end. Respective Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and other ranks under command to the Division were present.