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IGP post not vacant, President cannot appoint acting IGP – PM

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has clarified that the President has no legal provisions at this moment to appoint an Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Delivering a special statement in Parliament, the Prime Minister also emphasized that the position of the IGP is not vacated presently.

The Supreme Court recently issued an interim injunction preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out duties as the IGP until further notice, with the case scheduled to reconvene on November 11.

The Prime Minister emphasized that this timeline coincides with the upcoming presidential election, underscoring that a new President is expected to take office by November 11.

Citing constitutional provisions, Dinesh Gunawardena noted that the appointment of an Acting IGP requires the President’s recommendation. 

However, with the President currently a presidential candidate, the process has encountered unprecedented challenges.

“In accordance with our constitutional framework, the responsibility lies with the President to appoint an Acting IGP,” said Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena during the parliamentary session.

Addressing concerns regarding the vacancy of the IGP position, the Prime Minister clarified that the former IGP retains the position until further legal clarity is achieved.

“The President cannot appoint an Acting IGP while the position is not vacant. The former IGP still holds the position.” he said.

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Hotline to report dengue breeding sites in CMC limits

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A hotline has been introduced to report mosquito breeding sites within the limits of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

Accordingly, the public are able to report such incidents to 011 2696594.

The CMC has announced that extensive dengue control programs covering all areas within the municipality limits were launched yesterday (July 03) with 60 teams deployed.

Last year, 2,576 dengue cases were reported within the CMC area.

Meanwhile, today marks the fifth day of the National Dengue Prevention Week.

According to the Ministry of Health, 6,370 mosquito breeding sites were identified during inspections carried out yesterday.

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‘Army Upul’ shot dead in Ragama

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A man was shot dead at around 10.30 pm last night (July 03) in Batuwatte, Ragama, police said.

He was gunned down by 02 unidentified suspects in a three-wheeler, who had fled soon afterwards, police said.

Police believe a pistol was used in the attack.

The deceased, has been identified as ‘Army Upul’ – a 45-year-old former soldier and reportedly an accomplice of underworld figure ‘Ganemulle Sanjeewa’.

Ragama Police have launched further investigations.

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03 deported fraud suspects, arrested at BIA

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03 suspects who had fled to India after committing large-scale financial fraud in Sri Lanka, have been deported back to the island yesterday (July 03).

They were arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) upon their arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

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