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Former Army Commander General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla passed away while being treated at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita for a brief illness.
His remains are lying at No. 21/12 Samanala Road, Kotelawala, Kaduwela. Funeral arrangements are to be notified later.
General (Rtd) Balagalla of the Sri Lanka Artillery was the 16th Commander of the Army during 2000 – 2004. He also served as the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).
