Tri-forces, and police establish a joint operation command

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 - 8:05

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The Army Headquarters announced that all Army, Navy, Air Force and Police areas within the Western Province and Puttalam District have been placed under command to the Overall Operational Command - Colombo for operational purposes with immediate effect.

Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage, Commander, Security Forces - West functions as the Overall Operational Commander in the establishment.

The Overall Operational Command in Colombo will begin its functions under the Chief of Defence Staff with immediate effect.



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