New Mullaittivu SF Commander Takes Over After His Predecessor’s Farewell Ceremony

Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru assumed office as the new Commander, Security Forces - Mullaittivu (SF-MLT) on Tuesday (22) after a brief formal ceremony.

He succeeded Major General Dampath Fernando who is now the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army.

The newly-appointed Commander, SF-MLT was greeted to a Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour by the troops of the 14 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) on his arrival at the entrance to the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu (SFHQ-MLT).

Later on, Major General Rajaguru inaugurated his office by lighting the traditional oil lamp. A few minutes later, he symbolized the acceptance of the new office by placing his signature in a formal document.

Major General Rajaguru, added memories to assumption of his office by planting a sapling in the premises as a token of memory a few seconds later before he met the troops.

In a formal address to about 100 Officers and 1000 Other Ranks serving the SFHQ-MLT, Major General Dushyantha Rajaguru spelt out his vision and future objectives for members of the armed forces in the SFHQ-MLT. A tea table with All Ranks brought the day’s event to culmination.

Major General Rajaguru before the new appointment served as the General Officer Commanding in the 53 Division at Dambulla.

Meanwhile, his predecessor, Major General Dampath Fernando relinquished the appointment of the Commander, SF-MLT to take up his new appointment as the Deputy Chief of Staff during a simple ceremony at the SFHQ-MLT, a few days ago.

General Officers Commanding, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - Mullaitivu, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Rankers serving under the SFHQ-MLT attended those events.