COMMANDER of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, following a special invitation extended to him by a consortium of social welfare organizations in Polgahawela area attended a Ranaviru felicitation ceremony this evening (27) where War Heroes of all three forces and the Police were felicitated.
Sunday’s ceremony was mainly organized by Polgahawela Sashanarakshaka Balamandalaya, North Western Provincial Council Polgahawela, Young Men Buddhist Association and 2600th Buddhist Anniversary Celebrations Committee with the support of other wings in the area.
The occasion attended by a host of War Heroes was graced by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya as Chief Guest. The event took place at the Polgahawela Pradeshiya Sabha auditorium.
On this occasion, the Commander of the Army who had contributed actively towards rescue of the Jaffna Fort, Operation Jayasikuru and Wanni humanitarian operations was awarded a special parchment that extolled the achievements he had hitherto achieved during his military career. Representatives of the Navy, Air Force and Deputy Inspector General of Police for Northwestern province were also given honours on the occasion. In addition, a special memento was awarded to a selective representation of the next of kin of Ranaviru families and disabled soldiers who were present on the occasion.
Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya during his address to the occasion reiterated that the success over LTTE terrorism was not due to an individual effort but a collective contribution of all. He also reminded the gathering that it was the President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Secretary Defence Gotabhaya Rajapaksa who gave leadership to the success over terrorism.
Ven. Udugama Sri Khemananda Thero, the Secretary to Polgahawela Sashanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya, Ven. Nimalawa Chandrajothi Thero, Minister of Mass Media and Information Hon Anura Priyadarshana Yapa were also present on the occasion.
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