Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection tour of the Batticaloa region in the Eastern Province today (June 03), with the objective of evaluating the prevailing security situation.
During his visit, the Defence Secretary held discussions with senior officers from the tri-services and the police, stationed in the area, focusing on current security concerns and the readiness of forces to respond effectively to any emergencies.
He commended the steadfast dedication of the tri-forces and police personnel in maintaining security and acknowledged their significant contributions to humanitarian o...