New Director General of Sri Lanka Customs assumes duties

New Director General of Sri Lanka Customs assumes duties

February 24, 2020   12:24 pm

Major General (Retired) Vijitha Ravipriya has officially assumed duties as the new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs.

He assumed duties at an auspicious times this morning (24) during a brief ceremony at the Sri Lanka Customs Headquarters.

Major General (Retired) Vijitha Ravipriya was appointed the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on February 19.

During his tenure, Ravipriya has served many commands and staff appointments in his Regiment and the Army, including the office of Director General Training at the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding, 57 Division, Director Media and office of Military Spokesman, Director Personal Administration, Director Plans and a number of other key appointments in the Army including overseas ones.

He held the position of the Commander Security Forces - Kilinochchi (SF-KLN) as his last appointment, prior to his retirement earlier this month.

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