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24th September 2019 12:36:10 Hours

New SLLI Colonel of the Regiment Visits SLLI Battalions

The newly-appointed 10th Colonel of the Regiment Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI), Major General Mahinda Mudalige who is also the Commander, Security Forces - West undertook formal visits to the SLLI battalions, serving in the North of the island in the past couple of days.

At first, he called at the 1 SLLI at Mulliyaweli, 12 SLLI at Mullaittivu and 14 (V) SLLI at Welioya after he made a courtesy call on the Commander Security Forces - Mullaittivu at the Security Force Headquarters - Mullaittivu. At 14 (V) SLLI, the visiting Colonel of the Regiment opened the new tailor shop and the saloon at the premises at the invitation of the Commanding Officer.

During the second phase of the itinerary, he visited 2 (V) SLLI, 11 SLLI, 16 (V) SLLI and 20 SLLI battalions serving under the Security Force Headquarters – Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN). He also spoke to SLLI soldiers and inquired into their requirements and other needs. During the visit, he also opened the new lecture hall, put up by own Officers and Other Ranks of the 20 SLLI unit. Similarly, he met the troops serving the 7 SLLI, 17 (V) SLLI and 10 SLLI under the SFHQ-KLN and addressed them.

Meanwhile, on Sunday (22) he went to the Wanni and visited the 23 SLLI, 24 SLLI and 5 (V) SLLI battalions serving under the Security Force Headquarters – Wanni. During the tour, he laid the cornerstone for construction of a new accommodation unit in the 5 (V) SLLI camp premises.

During those meetings, Major General Mudalige addressed the troops and encouraged them to perform their duties in a more efficient manner and work for the best interests of the Army. Colonel D. A. K Dissanayake, Centre Commandant – SLLI was also associated with Major General Mudalige’s visits to Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi and the Wanni. Buy Kicks | 【国内4月24日発売予定】ナイキ ウィメンズ エア アクア リフト 全2色 - スニーカーウォーズ