Army begins recruiting youth from Mullaitivu

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The Army has begun the process of recruiting youth from Mullaitivu at the Mullaitivu Maritime Divisional Secretariat, the Army said.

The recruitments are in the field of engineering, plumbing, welding, motor mechanism, masonry, and electricity will end on June 30 and will cover all Divisional Secretariats in Mullaitivu.

The first phase which began on Thursday saw more than 50 applicants with the final selections made after two more interviews. The recruitment process will next move to Oddusuddan, Puthumattalan, Mullaitivu, the Army Headquarters said.

“The Tamil women who have joined the Army are presently serving at Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu closer to their places of residence,” the Army said.

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Sanaboy Wednesday, 14 May 2014 06:41 AM

Yes army belong to each and very ethnic group

saman Wednesday, 14 May 2014 06:45 AM

Be careful boys! I hope they wouldn't turn on us one day from inside the army. the way I see it!

Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 14 May 2014 07:23 AM

This is a wrong move indeed, the same Army (Pro-LTTE) can turn their guns against our Nation's Army.

Ben Hurling Wednesday, 14 May 2014 08:23 AM

Great move. SLA belongs to all citizens of SL. All are welcome.

zorro Wednesday, 14 May 2014 08:27 AM

this is the right move in the right direction. intergration is the key parameter in solving our ethnic crisis.

Jason Wednesday, 14 May 2014 09:11 AM

[quote name="saman"]Be careful boys! I hope they wouldn't turn on us one day from inside the army. the way I see it![/quote]

It is unfortunate that people like yourselves are holding our country back from moving forward!

mollamaari Wednesday, 14 May 2014 10:04 AM

Let alone recruiting tamils to the Army! Do we need such a huge Military. More than 300,000 youth serving in the army without the real benefits to the Economy.

Karigalan Wednesday, 14 May 2014 10:14 AM

Good move

also respect all ethnic groups with their values

dont allow BBS type groups in SL

Public Wednesday, 14 May 2014 11:13 AM

Hope their kith and kin will not harm them.

Yuri Wednesday, 14 May 2014 06:44 PM

I do not think its necessary, in two year there SL Army will only in Sri Lanka, they will be not able to walk in Tamil territory .

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