Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:

22nd April 2024 18:25:37 Hours

Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps (SLAWC) arranged a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the Colonel Commandant of SLAWC, Major General M.K.U.P Gunaratne RSP ndu psc IG on 18 April 2024 at Regimental Center, Borella.

In accordance with military traditions, a Guard Turnout was accorded before he marked the end of his tenure by signing the official handing-over document at the office premises.

Prior to his departure, the outgoing Colonel Commandant saluted the memory of fallen War Heroes at the SLAWC 'War Heroes' monument. During his troops address, he extended his gratitude to All Ranks serving in respective SLAWC establishments fo...