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26th July 2022 15:13:25 Hours

Troops with Monk’s Help Support Civilians in Uyilankulam

17 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops of the 651 Brigade under the 65 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni with the intention of supporting the livelihood of poor people in the general area of Uyilankulam in the Thrankandal Grama Niladari sector of the Thunukkai Divisional Secretariat gave away 34 dry ration packs to the most deserving families. Those relief packs were made available by Ven Thalagala Sri Sumanarathana Nayake Thero of the Thalagala Sri Siddhartha Foundation.

Major General Prasad Edirisinghe, General Officer Commanding, 65 Division participated in the distribution of those dry ration packs on Wednesday (20) at the invitation of Brigadier Wasantha Bandara, Commander, 651 Brigade, together with Lieutenant Colonel J.D.U.T Kumara, Civil Affairs Officer, 65 Division, Lieutenant Colonel A.A.N.B Athurgiri, Commanding Officer, 17 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry and several Other Ranks.

17 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops as per instructions organized the distribution arrangement.