Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Army Commander visits Jaffna - Northern War Front - 13 Jan 2009

Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka visited Jaffna yesterday (Jan 13). Its aim was to salute the war heroes who had achieved consequent successes in humanitarian operations in the past few days.

On arrival at the Palali Airport this morning, the Army Commander was welcomed by Jaffna Commanding Officer Major General Mendaka Samarasinghe. Thereafter, addressing Army officers of all ranks at the indoor stadium, he apprised them of the future operations and the plans. Former Security Forces Commanding Officer of Jaffna Major Genral G.A. Chandrasiri and many Army Officers were present. The Army Commander seized the opportunity to extend his gratitude to the war heroes who risked their lives in achieving many victories in the past few days.

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