Fought terrorists head-to-head! many hero medals were won! He survived even though a mortar hit him! How the soldiers laid to rest Senior Retired Staff Sergeant Vanninayake, who passed away from complications after being exposed to tear gas during a protest! VIDEO

Mr. Priyantha Vanninayake, who was employed as a security guard at the University of Colombo, died due to the complications caused by the tear gas fired at a protest held in Colombo and his last rites were performed at Nochchiyagama yesterday.

It is in the middle of the noble behavior of the military members.

He retired from the army as a senior staff sergeant.

He was also on the battlefield and was awarded with many war hero medals.