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Public Safety Committees introduced to strengthen Police-Community ties

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1 week ago

April 9, 2025

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Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasuriya, has issued a new directive to all senior officers and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) to establish Public Safety Committees as part of a renewed effort to strengthen ties between the Sri Lanka Police and the public.

The IGP emphasized that public cooperation is essential to realize the vision of the Sri Lanka Police, particularly in their mission to promote social harmony through effective crime control and management. He noted that public involvement plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community under a comprehensive national security strategy.

Highlighting the importance of youth engagement, the IGP encouraged the use of creativity, determination, and new knowledge to enhance public outreach. As part of this initiative, Public Safety Committees will be formed across all 14,022 Grama Niladhari Divisions, with designated police officers assigned to each area to encourage active citizen participation in ensuring community safety.

According to the Police Media Division, this move aims to modernize and reinforce the existing community policing model, aligning it with contemporary challenges and the current social landscape.

(dailynews.lk)

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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5 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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5 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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5 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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