Independence celebrations at Wanni: 58 Div declares open a 'peace
park' for civilians in Pooneryn
The 58 Division troops celebrated the 61st
Independence Day, during a charm event organized in the recently
liberated Pooneryn Town, in Kilinochchi today (Feb 4). The event was
organized simultaneously with the official Independence Day ceremony at
Colombo. Brigadier Shavendra Silva, the 58 Division Commander hoisted
the national flag at the event followed by a guard of honor and an
inspection parade. The valiant troops who sacrificed their lives and
limbs for the freedom of their brethren were also commemorated with a
minute's silence of respect honored. A few officers and soldiers of the
58 Division were also present at the event.
During the main speech delivered the 58 Div commander
emphasized the need for conscious and concentrated efforts to free the
civilians held by LTTE also underscoring the necessity to improve the
living status and welfare of the displaced people in the Wanni and
North.
Subsequent to the main event, the 58 Division troops
declared open a 'Peace Park' for the civilians now settling in Pooneryn.
"On behalf of the peace loving people of Pooneryn, to mark the event of
rescuing innocent civilians in Pooneryn from the clutches of LTTE", the
cornerstone read.
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