‘Virusara’ presented to mother of Hasalaka Gamini

25 January 2016 04:38 pm

President Maithripala Sirisena is seen presenting the Virusara card to the mother of Gamini Kularatne of Hasalaka who carried out a suicide mission to stop a terrorist tanker ramming army camp in 1990. The mother of this officer was one of the first to get the Virusara privilege card at its launch today. State minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene, Minister Harin Fernando, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka and Ms. Anoma Fonseka were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana