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Laksiri Waduge
Major General Laksiri Waduge RWP RSP VSV USP ndu, is a Sri Lankan General (SLSR) who is the current Commander Security Forces Headquarters – Central. He was the Deputy Commanding Officer of the 59 Division in Sri Lanka Army during the SLA offensive in the Wanni region during 2008 – 2009 period that led to victory for the SLA over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) in the Sri Lankan civil war. The 59 Division was tasked with single-handedly fighting its way to recapture the rebel stronghold of Mullaitivu from the Welioya sector. The division captured much of the district of Mullaitivu, the major LTTE One Four base and finally the town of Mullaitivu during the Mullaitivu Battle in early 2009.

Early Life and Education
Janaka Laksiri Waduge was born on 16 April 1965 in Rathmalana to Mr. Galwaduge Steephen and Mrs. Karunawathi. He studied at Gurukula Collage, Kelaniya.

Military Career
On 14 June 1985, Young Laksiri Waduge joined the regular force of the Sri Lanka Army to Officer Cadet Intake SSC 05 of Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyathalawa. On successfully completing the basic Military training he was commissioned on 09 February 1986 and was posted to Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. As a young officer he was able to win the hearts and minds of his superiors and subordinates.

During his illustrated military carrier, he held many Command and Staff appointments such as Platoon Commander, Company Commander, General Staff Officer III, Staff Officer II – Admin, Second in Command, Commanding Officer of 7th & 8th Battalions of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, Staff officer I Admin, General Staff officer I, Brigade Commander, Contingent Commander United Nation Peace Keeping Operation Battalion of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment in Haiti, Area Commander, General Officer Commanding, Commandant – Infantry Training Centre – Minneriya Director General - Operation & Security at Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Officer Commanding 52 Division. And presently holding the appointment of Commander Security Forces - Central.

He was also the Exercise Director for "Exercise - Cormorant Strike X" held in September 2019 across the island.

Traversing on his adventurous journey in his military life Laksiri Waduge had the opportunity to enhance his knowledge by having successfully completed a number of overseas and local military courses such as Battalion Support Weapon Course at Infantry Training Centre – Minneriya, Young Officers Course in India, Junior Command Course in Bangladesh, Basic Laws of Armed Conflict Course in Malaysia, Senior Command Course in India & Defense and Strategic Studies Course in China.

He has been awarded with Rana Wickrama Padakkama, Rana Sura Padakkama and Vishishta Seva Vibhushanaya for his exceptional valour in battle field and Uththama Seva Padakkama for his exceptionally conduct.