Woman soldiers now operate as special riders to monitor spread of COVID-19 in Jaffna

A Special Women Corps Quick Reaction Rider Team had been formed to operate in an emergency situation and to assist COVID-19 prevention work and controlling process. 

The Quick Reaction Special Rider Team, comprising  woman soldiers  of  7 Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps was formed on the instructions of Jaffna Security Force Commander and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps Major General Priyantha Perera.

The Team has been operational since Tuesday in Jaffna city and its suburb under supervision of the Commanding Officer, 7 Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps Major Rashmi Galhena. (DSB)