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Security Force Headquarters
(Kilinochchi)

19th April 2018 11:57:50 Hours

NEW KILINOCHCHI COMMANDER ASSUMED OFFICE

Major General AWMAWN Ranawana RWP RSP ndc psc assumed duties as the 11th Commander of the Security Force - Kilinochchi on 18 April 2018 at a colorful ceremony held at the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi.

Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana before being appointed as the Commander Security Forces Kilinochchi was the General Officer Commanding of 11 Division.

A series of military formalities got underway at the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi in order to welcome the newly-appointed Commander, Security Forces. The ceremony included with a traditional Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour presented by the troops of the 24 Gamunu Watch and 3 Gajaba Regiment on his arrival at the Headquarter.

After lighting the customary oil lamp he attended religious rituals of all four major denominations before he signed the initial document to denote inauguration of his office. To signify the inauguration, Major General Niyshshanka Ranawana planted a Santalum album sapling at the Headquarter premises.

General Officer Commanding of all Divisions, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area-Kilinochchi, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers and all ranks were present at the occasion.