14 VIR TROOPS ASSIST JA-ELA POLICE IN RESCUING 61 FLOOD-AFFECTED CIVILIANS

On 29 November 2025, troops of the 14 Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment supported the Ja-Ela Police in a crucial rescue operation across the Ja-Ela and Ekala areas. A total of 61 civilians, including two monks, were safely evacuated from flood-affected locations. The joint effort ensured the timely protection of residents as rising waters continued to threaten the region.