Colonel of the Commando Regiment Major General Prasanna Silva has been removed and Brigadier Ralf Nugera was appointed to the post by the Army Commander yesterday, informed sources said.

However, Major General Silva will continue to function as the Military Liaison Officer (MLO) of the Defence Ministry.

Meanwhile, when contacted by the Daily Mirror, Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said Brigadier Ralf Nugera had been appointed to the post.

“The change has been made by the Army Commander as a service requirement,” Brigadier Jayaweera added. (Kurulu Kariyakarawana)