25th October 2024 14:43:41 Hours
Major General K.H.M.S. Wickramaratne RSP assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 53 Infantry Division amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 53 Division Headquarters on 14 October 2024.
The newly appointed GOC of the 53 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and saluted in a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour presented by the troops.
In his new office, the new GOC symbolically signed an official document to mark the assumption of his duties following the religious observances. Afterwards, the new GOC was invited to pose for a few group photographs before planting a sapling on the premises.
After a while, in line with military formalities, he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks, where he expressed his vision for the Division's future. An All-Rank tea culminated the day's agenda.
Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the day's event.
