CDS, Army Commander visit Jaffna

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Sarath Fonseka together with Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and a few senior officers from Army Headquarters flew to Jaffna on Saturday.

They were received by Commander, Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) Major General G.P.R. de Silva.

On arrival, troops of 11th Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment accorded a Guard of Honour to the CDS who was on his first visit to Jaffna after assuming his new office.

During the subsequent meeting, SF-J Commander submitted a detailed account on security situation in the peninsula and troop commitment in different areas in Jaffna to assist Government's development program in North under Uthuru Vasanthaya.

General Officers Commanding 51, 52 and 55 Divisions and Commander Task Force 7 described the contribution of their troops in North Development Program whilst ensuring security in respective areas.

Commander Northern Naval Command Rear Admiral J. Kolambage, Commander Palaly Air Force Base Group Captain H.N. Abeysinghe and Senior Superintendent of Police Kankesanthurai M. Perera were also present at the meeting.