Traditional military formalities and religious observances marked the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the Security Force Headquarters-Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) during a series of events, held between June 26-29.
Troops on Tuesday (26) attended observances such as the Kovil Pooja at Kanakarnbhikkay Paththini Kovil, Iranamadu, Islamic prayers at Jumma mosque, Kilinochchi and a Mass at St Theresa's Church at Kilinochchi where the troops were blessed and merits transferred on the fallen.
An all-night Pirith chanting, shared by 20 members of the Maha Sangha, drawn from 8 sacred places (Atamasthana) in Anuradhapura took place on Saturday (28).
Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, SFHQ-KLN on Sunday (29) offered breakfast (Heel Daana) to the monks.
Meanwhile, the SFHQ troops conducted a blood donation campaign with the cooperation of the Army Hospital at Kilinochchi.
Later on, a Guard of Honour and a Guard Turn Out, presented to the SFHQ-KLN Commander, saluted him and the event followed tree planting and an all rank lunch. A musical show, staged in the same evening with the participation of the Commander, SFHQ-KLN and all ranks culminated the anniversary ceremonies.
SFHQ-KLN, close to the Iranamadu Tank - Kilinochchi was established on 29 June 2009 with the conclusion of the 30-year long brutal war in order to ensure security for the area, execution of the ‘5 R concept’ ( reconstruction, resettlement, rehabilitation, reintegration and reconciliation) and maintain peace in the area.
Troops on Tuesday (26) attended observances such as the Kovil Pooja at Kanakarnbhikkay Paththini Kovil, Iranamadu, Islamic prayers at Jumma mosque, Kilinochchi and a Mass at St Theresa's Church at Kilinochchi where the troops were blessed and merits transferred on the fallen.
An all-night Pirith chanting, shared by 20 members of the Maha Sangha, drawn from 8 sacred places (Atamasthana) in Anuradhapura took place on Saturday (28).
Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, SFHQ-KLN on Sunday (29) offered breakfast (Heel Daana) to the monks.
Meanwhile, the SFHQ troops conducted a blood donation campaign with the cooperation of the Army Hospital at Kilinochchi.
Later on, a Guard of Honour and a Guard Turn Out, presented to the SFHQ-KLN Commander, saluted him and the event followed tree planting and an all rank lunch. A musical show, staged in the same evening with the participation of the Commander, SFHQ-KLN and all ranks culminated the anniversary ceremonies.
SFHQ-KLN, close to the Iranamadu Tank - Kilinochchi was established on 29 June 2009 with the conclusion of the 30-year long brutal war in order to ensure security for the area, execution of the ‘5 R concept’ ( reconstruction, resettlement, rehabilitation, reintegration and reconciliation) and maintain peace in the area.
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