7th August 2025
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army reviewed the issues and welfare activities concerning differently-abled soldiers who had been gathered at the Army Physical Training School (APTS) in Panagoda on 06 August 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation.
Upon arrival, the Commander of the Army was warmly welcomed by Major General U.K.D.D.P Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, Commander, Security Forces (West), along with the Director of Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation.
Later, in a symbolic gesture, a vehicle was donated to Abimansala 2 by the Commander of the Army. The donation was made under the directives of His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the benefit and daily use of the resident inmates at Abimansala 2.
Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated in the programme.