Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release:
Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu-China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, conducted a visit to Batticaloa on 03 June 2025, with the objective of evaluating the prevailing security situation.
During his visit, he addressed the troops of 243 Infantry Brigade and emphasised the importance of focusing on current security concerns and the readiness of the forces to respond effectively to any emergencies in the Area of Responsibility.
Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of tri forces and police participated in the event.
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