Acting IGP to be appointed today?

Acting IGP to be appointed today?

September 27, 2024   11:46 am

An Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) will likely be appointed today (27), according to Executive Member of the National People’s Power (NPP), Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala.

Accordingly, Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya, who currently serves as the SDIG in charge of the North Central Province, is tipped to be appointed to that position.

He is an officer with over 36 years of service in the police department, who has served in various positions, progressing from Police Constable to Senior DIG.

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