Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:
The military funeral of Major General K.M.S Perera (Retd) psc of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps, took place on Saturday (22 Feb) afternoon at the Borella General Cemetery amidst a gathering of his military comrades and other mourners.Retired Senior Officers,Senior Officers, and other mourners were also present to salute the late Senior Officer.
In accordance with military traditions, troops received the remains, offering a salute near the cemetery entrance before placing the coffin on the gun carriage, draped with the National flag.
As the funeral procession reached the main entrance to the cemetery, a representative gathering of Senior Officers formally rece...