(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The 16th Army Commander of Sri Lanka, General (Retired) Lionel Balagalle has passed away.
Sri Lanka Army Spokesman Brigadier Ravi Herath stated that General (Retired) Lionel Balagalle was 75 years old at the time of his demise.
He is reported to have passed away while receiving treatment at the Army Hospital in Colombo today.
His funeral arrangements will be notified later.
