Former Army Chief General Balagalla passes away

Former Army Chief General Balagalla passes away

General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla RWP RSP VSV USP ndc IG, the 16th Commander of the Army passed away Tuesday morning (26 Oct) after a brief illness at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita.

General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla of the Sri Lanka Artillery was the 16th Commander of the Army during 2000 - 2004. Funeral arrangements are to be notified later.

His remains are now lying at No. 21/12 Samanala Road, Kotelawala, Kaduwela.