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Books donated to Northern children

Security forces personnel of the 61 Division (613 Brigade) donated stationary items for school children of Periyathampanai Maha Vidyalaya recently. During the occasion 125 school children living in the area received valuable gift pack containing school books and stationary items. This generous gesture by the security forces was most gratefully accepted by the children as it comes at a time when the children are preparing for their exams.

The event took place at Periyathampanai Maha Vidyalaya with the participation of senior army officials, education department officials, parents, students and well-wishers.

The security forces are doing an enormous service to the civil populace of the north in assisting them to rebuild their lives. Their benevolence towards the educational upliftment of the new generation has been commended by many. The people of the north are increasingly turning towards the security forces for assistance in times of need or distress. After successfully completing the humanitarian operations to save the people from the evil clutches of LTTE terrorism the security forces are now involved in helping these people rebuild their lives.