Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:
22nd April 2024 13:50:39 Hours
The 24 Infantry Division troops bade farewell to outgoing Major General W. Chandrasiri RSP USP psc, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 24 Infantry Division in a formal ceremony held on 15 April 2024 at the Division premises.
The outgoing GOC was greeted in a Guard Turnout at the entrance and was accorded a colourful Guard of Honour. He planted a sapling in the camp premises as a symbol of memory. During the troops address, he expressed his gratitude for the troops for the assistance extended during his tenure.
An All-Ranks tea culminated the day's proceedings. Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks took part in the farewe...