Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:

27th April 2024 11:32:46 Hours

Major General K.H.M.S Wikramarathne RSP assumed duties as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 61 Infantry Division, amidst religious observances and military formalities at the 61 Infantry Division in Boossa on 24 April 2024.

Upon his arrival, Major General K.H.M.S Wikramarathne RSP was warmly welcomed by the Staff Officers and greeted in a Guard Turnout presented by 2 (V) Gamunu Watch troops. Subsequently, he symbolically signed an official document marking the commencement of his responsibilities in his new office.

Addressing all Officers and Other Ranks in accordance with military formalities, the newly-appoin...