Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:

29th April 2024 20:51:48 Hours

Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) bade farewell to the Outgoing Deputy Commandant, Major General M.T.K.R Silva KSP amidst military formalities on 24 April 2024 at the SLAVF premises.

The Outgoing Deputy Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Staff Officers of SLAVF after he was greeted in a Guard Turnout at the entrance. Subsequently, he laid a flower wreath at the memorial of Captain Saliya Aladeniya.

Afterwards, troops of the Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps honoured him in a colourful Guard of Honour at the parade square. After handing over duties at his office, he addressed the troops and extended his gratitude towards t...