27th December 2023 20:32:29 Hours
One more Tamil woman soldier serving the 2 (V) Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) at the Security Force HQ - Mullaittive residing in Mullivaikkal area was the lucky recipient of a new house, built by 682 Infantry Brigade troops of the 68 Infantry Division, together with 6 Sri Lanka National Guard and Garrison Engineers of the 68 Infantry Division.
Commanding Officer, 2 (V) SLAWC was instrumental in launching the project with the blessings and guidance given by Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu, Major General S. Kasturimudali RSP ndu psc, General Officer Commanding, 68 Infantry Division and the 682 Infantry Brigade Commander.
The keys of the newly-constructed house were handed over to the recipient, Pvt P Keshiya in a formal warming ceremony on 25 December 2023. Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, together with Ms Sharmy Sivaswamy, Assistant Divisional Secretary for Divisional Secretariat - Maritimepattu.
Local donors and generosity of combined troops resulted in the erection of the new house with no cost to the beneficiary.
The poverty-stricken family in addition was gifted furniture and other essential items for the home along with a stock of dry rations to the value of Rs. 16,000/= during the inaugural warming ceremony.
Brigade Commanders of 593 and 681 Infantry Brigades, senior officers, officers, other ranks, civil dignitaries in Puthukkudiyirippu area, a crowd of relatives and villagers were present during the warming event.
