STF HOLDS 41ST WAR HEROES COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
Posted on September 1st, 2025
Courtesy Hiru News
The 41st War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony of the Police Special Task Force (STF) was held today (1) at the STF Training Camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara.
The event was presided over by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ravi Seneviratne.
The annual ceremony honours the 464 STF personnel and 6 civil workers who sacrificed their lives for the country’s sovereignty, as well as the 774 injured personnel.
In his address, the Ministry Secretary stated that the nation is safe today because of these courageous war heroes, who prioritised the country over personal glory.
He added that the nation is in a debt that can never be repaid and that the pain endured by their parents, wives, children, and relatives reminds us of the true value of peace.
During the ceremony, distinguished guests and the relatives of the fallen heroes laid floral tributes at the War Heroes’ Monument at the STF training camp.
The chief guest also laid a wreath at the statue of former Director Upali Sahabandu.
Among the other dignitaries who attended the event were the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasooriya; Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the Western Province, Sanjeewa Dharmaratne; STF Commandant, Deputy Inspector General of Police Samantha de Silva; and the Director of Training at the Katukurunda STF Training Camp, Nisheed Fernando.