New Army Deputy Chief of Staff honoured in special formal ceremony at SLSR HQ

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Sri Lanka Army new Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Kumudu Perera of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) was felicitated by his mother Regiment Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) at Ambepussa in a formal and colourful ceremony, held recently in the presence of a gathering of Senior Officers, Officers, spouses and other ranks of the regiment.

The day’s Chief Guest was welcomed by Deputy Centre Commandant Lieutenant Colonel Subhash Siriwadena at the main entrance before he was invited to receive the salute in a Guard Turnout.

Subsequently, he was awarded a Guard of Honour salute in a parade, comprised of Regimental troops after he was taken to the parade ground by SLSR Centre Commandant Brigadier Ajith Pallawela. The day's main highlight was comprised of Officers and Other Ranks of 20 battalions, including the Regimental Truncheon.

Subsequently, the day's Chief Guest planted a sapling in the venue and paid floral tributes to fallen war heroes. The newly-erected ‘D’ Guard Room was also vested in the troops on the same occasion.

The day’s events concluded with refreshments at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants’ Mess followed by a special lunch at the Officers’ Mess.

SLSR Senior Officers, including Security Forces – Central Commander Major General Laksiri Waduge, General Infantry Director Major General Duminda Keppetiwalana, Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps Colonel Commandant Major General Manoj Mudannayake, Army Headquarters Director General General Staff (DGGS) Major General A.M.R. Dharmasiri, Commanding 23 Division General Officer Major General Kapila Udalupola, Senior Officers and many Other Rankers attended the day's event.