The handing over was done by Manoj Gupta, MD, Lanka IOC to DIG,Police Ajith Rohana primarily for Field Force Headquarters of Sri Lanka Police where about 2000 Police personnel are deployed. Commandant Field Force Headquarters SSP Chandana J Kodituwakku was also present.
With the aim of supporting their services and protecting lives, Lanka IOC handed over a consignment of urgently required Hand sanitizers to Sri Lanka Police as a support for Police force in their fight to combat the spread of COVID-19.
“The Sri Lankan Police is actively engaged in supporting the health sector and other authorities with a view to preventing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic & have an increased risk of exposure to the virus. Through this gesture, we hope to make our contribution to protect the lives of those fighting to safeguard us from this global pandemic. It is intended to help Sri Lankan police officers to reduce their risk of contracting the ‘COVID-19’ virus and to continue their duties without interruption.” Said Manoj Gupta, MD, Lanka IOC.
DIG Ajith Rohana appreciated the efforts & concern of the company in support for Police force in their fight to combat the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Manoj Gupta, MD, Lanka IOC assured of continued regular support.
Lanka IOC has been engaged in contributing on regular basis as a support in the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Earlier this year, Lanka IOC contributed Rs 5 million to Covid-19 Healthcare and social security fund besides contributing Rs.1 million to its associate company CPSTL for distribution of hand sanitizers. Besides above, Lanka IOC also donated Peddle-Push washbasins, thermometers and masks to 8 Nos. schools to ensure hygiene & as a preventive measure for COVID-19 infections among school going children.
Lanka IOC PLC, the only listed and one of the largest private sector company engaged in marketing of Petroleum products is contributing immensely for upliftment of society through its CSR initiatives and has always been steadfast in coming forward for discharging obligations towards community.
