Retired Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake Promoted To Rank Of General By President Sirisena

Former Army Commander Lt. General Mahesh Senanayake has been promoted to the rank of General by President Maithripala Sirisena.

Senanayake retired from service last Sunday ending an illustrious military career spanning over three decades in prominent positions in the Army.

Sennanayake was the 22nd Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

Lt. General Shavendra Silva was appointed the new Commander of the Army yesterday.