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Sri Lanka transfers senior Police officers

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Sri Lanka’s Police Chief has given transfers to several Senior Superintendents of Police with the approval of the National Police Commission.

Seven Senior Superintendents of Police, four Acting Senior Superintendents of Police, and one Superintendent of Police were given transfers.

Senior Superintendent of Police M. N. S. Mendis was transferred from the Police Field Force Headquarters to the post of the Director of Child and Women Abuse Prevention Bureau.

Senior Superintendent of Police C. M. N. T. Kumara who was the Director of the Sri Lanka Police College was transferred to the post of Director of the Criminal Intelligence Analysis and Prevention Division.

Senior Superintendent of Police D. S. Wickremesinghe was moved to the post of Director of Research and Development Division from the Special Investigation Unit.

Acting SSP C. W. Wickramasekera was moved from the post of Director of the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau to the Director of the Special Investigation Unit.

SSP I. W. G. R. Kandewatte was moved from the position of Elpitiya Divisional Chief of Police to Personal Assistant of the Uva Provincial Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police.

Acting SSP I. U. Lokuhetti was moved to the position of Elpitiya Divisional Chief of Police from the Transport Division.

SSP W.A.W.C. Premasiri was moved from the post of Vavuniya Divisional Police Chief to Personal Assistant to the Inspector General of Police.

(News1st)

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Shooting incident in Akmeemana

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A shooting incident was reported early this morning (June 23) in Akmeemana, Galle.
Two persons on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence on Dissanayake Mawatha in the Wewegodawatte area around 5.00am.

The shooting had been carried out using a 9mm pistol, and the suspects reportedly fled the scene afterward. 

According to reports, no injuries have been reported.

The owner of the house is employed as an executive at a factory in the Midigama area and was dismissed from his job a few days ago due to an issue with another employee. The police also stated that the employee in question had previously threatened him over the phone.

Accordingly, the police suspect that this individual may have carried out the shooting.

Further investigations are underway.

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New SLBFE rule for self-employed migrant workers

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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will introduce a new regulation from July 01, 2025, for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment through self-directed means, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe announced.

Under the new rule, those applying must have their foreign employment agreement certified by producing necessary documents to the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the respective country before registering with the SLBFE.

This process will involve a fee of USD 60.

According to the SLBFE Chairman, the rule will apply to only non-professional categories which are listed on the website of the bureau.

Under the first phase, it will apply to only 15 categories that are provided diplomatic services in 13 countries where labour units of the SLBFE are underway.

The SLBFE says that this move is aimed at safeguarding the rights of migrant workers by ensuring contract authenticity and transparency, prior to departure.

Exemptions will be granted to those who can present passports indicating their profession or relevant documentation proving their professional status abroad.

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Designated driver wasn’t at wheel during Dunhida bus crash

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Investigations into the tragic bus accident in the Dunhida area, along the Badulla–Mahiyanganaya main road, have revealed that the designated driver wasn’t at the wheel at the time of the crash.

According to the Police, the person at the wheel had initially volunteered to move the bus parked near the Muthiyangana Temple in the absence of the actual driver. 

When the official driver later arrived, he had allowed this individual to continue driving the bus.

Police also say that the individual at the wheel also possesses a valid driving license.

The accident, which occurred on June 21, had claimed the lives of 03 persons and injured 31 others.

The bus was reportedly transporting a group from Thambuttegama, Anuradhapura, on a pilgrimage to Kumbalwela.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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