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12 senior police officers including DIGs receive transfers

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2 years ago

October 11, 2023

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Sri Lanka Police has given transfers to 12 senior officers including 08 Deputy Inspector-Generals of Police (DIGs).

In a press release, the Police Media Division said the transfers came into effect from Monday (Oct. 09), as per a decision made by the National Police Commission.

Three Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) have been promoted to the post of DIG. Accordingly, SSP Gayanga Marapana of Colombo South Division, SSP Sujith Wedamulla of Badulla Division and SSP Samantha Wijesekera of Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have been elevated to the post of DIG effective from September 27.

Following the transfers, SSP Marapana will now serve as the DIG of Western Province (South) Division, and SSP Wijesekera as DIG of Wanni Division and SSP Wedamulla as DIG of Naval and Tourist Division.

Additionally, DIG G.M.H.B. Siriwardhana, DIG K. Kadupitiya, Acting DIG H. Samudrajeeva, Acting DIG P. Ampawila, Acting DIG D.G.S. de Silva, SSP I.W.G.R. Kandewatta, SSP H.D.N. Abeywardena, SP M.M. Kumaratunga and SP U.G. Seneviratne also received transfers.

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Main suspect arrested in Dan Priyasad’s murder

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6 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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Police have arrested the main suspect in the fatal shooting of political activist Dan Priyasad, who was gunned down in Wellampitiya on April 22.

Priyasad, shot four times, died shortly after being admitted to hospital.

The attackers fled the scene on a motorcycle.

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Postal voting for 2025 LG Polls kicks off

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The marking of postal votes for the 2025 Local Government (LG) elections commences today (April 24).

648,495 eligible voters expected to cast their postal votes over the four designated days – April 24, 25, 28, and 29.

The commission emphasized that no extensions will be granted beyond these 04 days.

Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake reaffirmed that the time frame for postal voting is final and urged all eligible voters to make use of the given dates.

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Police to monitor those unnecessarily using helmets

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9 hours ago

April 24, 2025

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The Police Headquarters has issued a directive to all officers across the island to monitor individuals wearing helmets suspiciously, especially when not riding motorcycles.

The directive follows a series of serious crimes where suspects were seen using full-face helmets to conceal their identities.

While wearing a helmet is a legal requirement for both motorcycle riders and pillion passengers, Sri Lanka Police stress that its purpose is strictly for road safety.

Accordingly, officers have been advised to check the belongings of any individual observed wearing a helmet while not riding a motorcycle, especially if they appear to be acting suspiciously.