Defence Secretary visits paratroopers injured during
Independence Day rehearsals
January 31, 2024
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the National Hospital and the Army Hospital to inquire into the condition of the paratroopers who were injured during a mishap at the 76th Independence Day rehearsals.
Gen. Gunaratne took time off from his busy schedule to personally inquire into the wellbeing of all four military personnel who were injured in the unfortunate incident that happened yesterday morning at the Galle Face Greens. He also met with the medical authorities of both hospitals to ensure that the best care is provided to these paratroopers for a speedy recovery.
Two army personnel including an officer and two air force personnel were admitted to both hospitals after a mishap during a freefall jump during the Independence Day rehearsal held at the Galle Face on Tuesday (Jan 30).
The Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage also joied Defence Seretary to visit the injured paratroopers.
