15th March 2025
Disaster relief troops of the Nonperial detachment of the Gemunu Watch demonstrated exceptional bravery by rescuing 35 civilians trapped due to rising water levels in Hirikatu Oya on 01 March 2025.
Recognizing their swift response, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, awarded commemorative certificates to the rescuers on 14 March 2025 at the Army Headquarters. The Army Chief praised the troops for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding civilian lives. One Officer and 23 Other Ranks played a crucial role in the successful operation, ensuring the safety of the stranded civilians.
Major General W.J.W.B.J.K Wimalarathne RWP RSP, Colonel of the Regiment, and the Centre Commandant were present at the award ceremony.
Certificate receivers are as follows:
Major S.A.R.K Wijethunga RSP
Staff Sergeant P.H.S.R Wijesinghe
Staff Sergeant W.M.S Wijesundara
Sergeant T.W.V.M.I Gunasekara
Sergeant K.D.R Kumarasiri
Corporal R.D Ratnayake
Corporal P.L.M Padmasiri RWP
Corporal R.D.D.K Thilakaratne
Corporal K.H.S Harischandra
Corporal H.K.S.S Wijeratne
Lance Corporal K.A Wasantha
Lance Corporal E.M Sisira Kumara
Lance Corporal D.C.D.S Suwaris
Lance Corporal D.M.C Pushpakumara
Lance Corporal S.M.J Nalaka
Lance Corporal V.M.S Premathilake
Lance Corporal H.A.D.B Prasad
Lance Corporal S.K Nishantha Kumara
Lance Corporal L.A Priyantha Kumara
Lance Corporal K.S Jayalath
Lance Corporal W.L Pushpakumara
Infantryman T.D.I Chandana
Infantryman W.T.M.S Chamara
Infantryman G.G.H.M Gunathilake
