Brigadier I.P Ranasinghe on Sunday (6) assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Division of the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni (SFHQ-W) during a simple ceremony.
In accordance with military traditions, Brigadier I.P Ranasinghe reviewed the Guard Turnout on arrival at the premises to be welcomed by senior officers of the 56 Division. Afterwards, a Guard of Honour, presented by the troops of the 56 Division saluted the new GOC.
A brief religious ceremony invoked blessings on the new office of Brigadier I.P Ranasinghe who symbolically placed his signature for a formal document to signify the acceptance of the office. Planting of a tree sapling and a tea table culminated the inaugural ceremony.
Commanders of 561 and 563 Brigades were also present at the occasion.
