Army Commander reviews latest security situation in Vanni

Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka flew to Vavuniya last morning to review the security situation in the area and met Senior Officers.

Commander Security Forces Headquarters-Vanni Major General Jagath Jayasuriya received the Commander at the airstrip before the Army Commander was guided to the SFHQ auditorium.

A few important issues such as improvement of welfare facilities for the civilians at Relief Villages in Vavuniya and Army’s involvement in the ongoing development work in the north were discussed while special attention was drawn on ensuring security in the area.

A full account on the security situation in Vanni area was presented to the Army Commander who instructed on the functioning of new Security Forces Headquarters in Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi.

Commanders of Security Forces Headquarters, Divisions and Task Forces attended the meeting.

Several Senior Officers from the Army Headquarters were also present.