#Police
Deshabandu’s wife and son unaware of his location
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded statements from the wife and son of suspended police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon, who remains at large...
Traffic cops to get body cameras in Rs. 5 Bn overhaul
The police are planning to equip traffic policemen with body-worn cameras (BWCs) as part of their ongoing efforts to improve law enforcement practices...
Police probe ex-ruling politicians over state land frauds
Police are investigating accusations against a number of former ruling politicians that they had forged documents and sold state-owned land in many areas....
National Police Commission rejects Acting IGP’s claims of interference
Tensions between the National Police Commission (NPC) and the Acting Inspector General of Police have intensified, with both parties now publicly expressing differing...
Acting IGP vs Police Commission: Dispute over police transfers reaches Constitutional Council
The ongoing conflict between the National Police Commission and Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya over the transfers of Police OICs has escalated to the...
Human Rights Commission highlights rising complaints against police misconduct
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has reported a sharp increase in complaints against the police, citing allegations of torture, arbitrary...
Kotahena shooting suspects killed by police in shootout
The two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting at Galpoththa Junction, Kotahena yesterday have been shot dead by police. According to Police...
Deputy Minister alleges police officer transferred on false charges after drug bust
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has raised concerns over the recent transfer of a police officer involved in a major drug...
