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11th March 2020 16:48:15 Hours

STF New Commandant Pays Courtesy Call

The newly-appointed Commandant for Special Task Force (STF) of the Police, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lionel Gunathilaka this morning (11) paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva at the Army Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Silva extending his best wishes on his appointment spoke high of his dedicated services during the height of LTTE terrorism before May 2009 and shared a few recollections.

DIG Gunathilaka who was formerly the Deputy Commandant, STF exchanged views on STF’s leading roles in the fight against drug dealers as well as the support forthcoming from the tri services for the raids and detections.

Towards the end of the interaction, Lieutenant General Silva awarded a memento to the visiting DIG. The gesture was reciprocated.

DIG Gunathilaka who joined the STF as a Sub Inspector in 1986 has a proud service record of more than 25 years and assumed the new office a few days ago. short url link | adidas Yeezy Boost 350