Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:

24th April 2024 17:55:08 Hours

Major General M.T.K.R Silva KSP, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) paid a courtesy visit to 5 (V) Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) on 20 April 2024 before his retirement.

The Commanding Officer of 5 (V) SLLI warmly welcomed the arriving Senior Officer after he was greeted in a Guard Turnout at the entrance. Subsequently, he paid tribute to the memory of fallen War Heroes by placing floral wreaths at the monument situated in the camp premises.

On the invitation of the Commanding Officer, he inaugurated the newly constructed main entrance and he addressed the troops in the premises. Prior to hi...