Vijayabahu Infantry (VIR) troops of the 571 Brigade of the 57 Division in Baratheepuram under the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi have extended their services to help locals who have been severely affected by the drought that has engulfed the Kilinochchi area.
 
Army water bowsers were deployed with the intention of filling roadside plastic tanks. More than 350 families as well as children from the Baratheepuram School and the Annaisaradha Kanista Vidyalaya have benefited from this initiative.