KAR , is my creation,
a one time soldier now in quiet retirement. Inducted in 1968 into the
Army as an Infantryman of the colorful and youthful highland regiment,
The Gemunu Watch, I cut my teeth in Military operations during the Insurgency
of 1971.. After serving a few more years in the infantry, I was selected
and appointed to raise the Commando outfit of the Sri Lanka army.
I am therefore credited with the title of ‘The Father Of The Commandos’’
of the Sri Lanka army.I raised the Commandos and Commanded it for Ten
Years.I created the Elite Anti Hijack and Hostage release unit of the
Sri Lanka Army . I am also the first Sri Lankan Army Paratrooper. I also
have a few other ‘Firsts’ credited to me during my tenure
in the Service.
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