Army chief shares meals with Meethotamulla rescue troops

Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe de Silva in discussion with officials in the rescue and relief group

Army personnel engaged in the task of clearing debris in search of survivors in the Meethotamulla garbage dump tragedy, received a boost when Army Commander Lieutenant General Crishanthe de Silva met and sat for a meal with his soldiers while work was on.

Lieutenant General Crishanthe de Silva sharing his concern and sensitivity to the developments in the location visited the location and attended to emergency requirements and other technical support in liaison with sister services, Police, Special Task Force (STF), and the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

His presence and close interaction he has with Army rescue teams enabled the Commander to get a first-hand experience as regards ground realities and the gravity of the predicament. 

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