Security Forces’ role in Jaffna commended

by Ananda Pathiraja, North Central Province Cor.

Security Forces in Jaffna have been commended for their role in uplifting the living standard of the low income families in the Jaffna peninsula.

Assistant Director, Department of Animal Products and Health in Jaffna Dr. (Mrs) V. Amirthalingam thanked Jaffna Security Forces Commander Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe and his officers for their involvement in enhancing the educational activities and livelihood programs and improving the health conditions of the adults and children affected by malnutrition in Jaffna.

She said that within a short period, the Security Forces in Jaffna have done an enormous job in building peace and improving the living conditions in the peninsula.

Dr. Amirthalingam was addressing an event to launch some special projects in the area.

The function was organised by the 51 Division, commanded by Major General Janaka Walgama, to distribute 4,000 chicks to 400 destitute families in Manipay. Battalions deployed under the 511, 512 and 513 Brigades contributed to this worthy course under the guidance of their brigade commanders.

Security Forces - Jaffna under the directive of Maj. Gen. Hathurusinghe initiated the project to distribute chicken among 6,000 families.Chairs, tables, toys and other educational items were handed over to the Suthumalai Navalar Pre-school.