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Police News

Temporary cancellation of the final interview for the recruitment of the post of Police Constable

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According to Government Gazette Notification No. 2242, the final interview for the recruitment of Police Constables was scheduled to be held on 02, 03, 05, and 09 December 2025. However, it has been observed that candidates expected to appear for the final interview are facing difficulties due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing across the island. Accordingly, the Police Apprentice Recruitment Division has informed that the final interviews will be temporarily cancelled. We wish to inform you that the new interview dates will be announced later. Further information can be obtained through the following telephone numbers: Telephone Numbers: 011-2552736071-8591925

Police News, Special Events

IGP Special Operations Unit Established to Provide Information on the Emergency Disaster Situation.

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Due to the unexpected severe weather conditions impacting the island, numerous areas have experienced heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and landslides. Evacuation notices have been issued to residents in several affected regions.  To ensure effective coordination during this emergency and to deliver essential assistance, an IGP Special Operations Unit has been set up at Police Headquarters under the direct supervision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Please use below Landline and Whatsapp Numbers for any assistance.   Contact Numbers: Whatsapp Numbers Email Address: 011 – 2013051 011 – 2027148 011 – 2027149 011 – 2472757 011 – 2430912 071 – 8595880071 – 8595881071 – 8595882071 – 8595883071 – 8595884   igp.opsroom@police.gov.lk   Police officers at stations island wide have been organized into teams to respond promptly to disaster-related incidents within their respective jurisdictions.Disaster-response equipment such as boats and diving gear has also been prepared for immediate deployment.   In addition, the authorities of the Disaster Management Centre, the Tri-Forces, and other relevant agencies have been informed and integrated into the coordinated response efforts.   The Police have implemented appropriate measures within each Police Division to safeguard the homes and properties of displaced individuals, while also ensuring adequate security and welfare facilities for those sheltered in safe locations.   The Sri Lanka Police, working in collaboration with the Tri-Forces and Disaster Management Centre officials, request the cooperation of the public in activities such as rescuing disaster victims, distributing relief, and ensuring security in affected areas.     Furthermore, the Police strongly advise the public to refrain from irresponsible behavior such as visiting hazardous locations, travelling to disaster sites, or driving vehicles recklessly on flooded roads.     press conference (Video)

Special Events

Sri Lanka IGP attends 93rd General Assembly of Interpol

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The delegation including the Inspector General of Police participated in a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 93rd Session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, held in Marrakech, Morocco, from 24 to 27 November 2025. These engagements focused on strengthening operational cooperation, enhancing information-sharing mechanisms, and further advancing collaborative efforts to combat transnational crime. Throughout the sessions, the IGP and the accompanying senior officers met with representatives from Thailand, Belarus, Oman, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Maldives, Australia, Russia, and Japan. The discussions were constructive, with all parties expressing their commitment to deepening mutual support within the INTERPOL framework. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised Inspector General of Police Mr.Priyantha Weerasoriya , Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police and Head of NCB-Colombo Mr. K.V.D.A.J. Karawita and Chief Inspector of Police and Security Officer of NCB-Colombo Mr. L.R. Rajakaruna.The delegation including the Inspector General of Police participated in a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 93rd Session of the INTERPOL General Assembly, held in Marrakech, Morocco, from 24 to 27 November 2025. These engagements focused on strengthening operational cooperation, enhancing information-sharing mechanisms, and further advancing collaborative efforts to combat transnational crime. Throughout the sessions, the IGP and the accompanying senior officers met with representatives from Thailand, Belarus, Oman, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Maldives, Australia, Russia, and Japan. The discussions were constructive, with all parties expressing their commitment to deepening mutual support within the INTERPOL framework. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised Inspector General of Police Mr.Priyantha Weerasoriya , Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police and Head of NCB-Colombo Mr. K.V.D.A.J. Karawita and Chief Inspector of Police and Security Officer of NCB-Colombo Mr. L.R. Rajakaruna.

Police News, Special Events

Police Clinch Overall Championship at 2025 Public Service Athletics Championship

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The Sri Lanka Police emerged victorious at the 39th Public Service Athletics Championship, securing the overall championship with an impressive 678 points. The championship was held on 20th and 21st November at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Diyagama. Competing against 1,200 athletes from 80 state institutions, the Police Sports Team delivered an outstanding performance, achieving numerous first-place wins and comfortably collecting the points required to claim the overall title. Among the notable achievements, Police Constable 7809 B.G. Sachithra Harshani Jayakantha of the Criminal Investigation Department was awarded the Best Female Athlete of the tournament. She recently won five gold medals at the 23rd Asian Veterans Athletics Games, reaffirming her position as one of the most exceptional female athletes in the Sri Lanka Police. Police Constable 90433 T.G.S. Wijethunga of the Police Sports Division received the Best Athlete award, while Police Constable 107601 D.M.P. Prabodh of the Police College was recognized as the Best New Athlete. The Best New Female Athlete award was presented to Female Police Constable 13288 Dissanayake** of the Idula Police Station. In the age group categories, Female Sub-Inspector Dilrukshi of the Monaragala Police Station was named the Best Athlete (50–54 years). Constable 6216 Udaya Kumara of the Police Special Task Force secured the Best Athlete (35–39 years) title, while Female Police Constable 8646 of the Galle Police Station received the same recognition in the women’s category. Police Sergeant 39931 G.M.C. Sarath Kumara of the Police Special Task Force was awarded the Best Athlete (45–49 years)**. In addition to these top honours, the Sri Lanka Police secured runners-up positions in the 55–59, 45–49, 40–44, and 35–39 age categories, while also becoming **champions in the 50–54, novice, and open athletics categories. The success of the Police team is credited to the strong leadership and encouragement of the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, along with the dedicated efforts of DIG Mahinda Dissanayake, Chairman of Police Athletics, and *SSP Sugath Galagamage*, Secretary of Police Athletics.

Special Events

Rewards and commendations for special raids and successful Investigations carried out in the Southern Province

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Launching the second phase of the national operation “Quit – The Nation United”, initiated on the instructions of Hon. President Anura Kumara with the intention of eradicating toxic drug use and trafficking from the country, a public gathering was held on the evening of 20.11.2025 at the Tangalle Public Stadium with the participation of all relevant stakeholders. A key segment of the event, held under the patronage of the Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was awarding of cash rewards and commendations to police officers and Police Special Task Force officers, who uncovered large quantities of drugs, seized illegal weapons and ammunition, solved serious crimes, and performed their duties with exceptional dedication, out of the officers who have successfully conducted raids in the Southern Province. Subsequently, for the recent successful arrests made along the Southern coastal belt involving large quantities of drugs, weapons, and ammunition, Hon. President also awarded rewards and commendations to Navy officers, and officers of the Civil Security Department and private informants who were present at the gathering, were also appreciated. * Some of the successful operations for which the relevant police officers received rewards include: * Arresting 53 kilograms and 300 grams of heroin, 60 kilograms and 660 grams of narcotic Ice, along with a lorryand  two suspects on 13.04.2025 near Kudawella Fisheries Harbour. * Arresting the suspects and a T-56 firearm related to Kosgoda Double Homicide on 04.04.2018. * Seizure of a T-56 firearm and 30 ammunition on 06.08.2020 at Hanbunna area of Weeraketiya. * A Case on a missing female person in Hiniduma Police Area on 05th June 2020 was revealed to be a homicide, and arresting the suspect. * Arresting four suspects along with an AK-47 automatic firearm, a pistol, and 12080 grams of heroin on 30.06.2023 at Matara and Deyyandara areas.  The event was attended by the Maha Sangha led by Most Venerable Sapugahayaya Saranankara Thera, Chief Sangha Nayaka in the Hambantota District of the Sri Rohana chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, and leaders of all religions, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Commanders of the Tri-Forces, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law), senior government officials, security force members, and a large gathering of residents.

Police News

New telephone number to contactSenior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Western Province

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The names and telephone numbers of the Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police in charge of the provinces were released to the Media on 24.09.2025 for providing information regarding the toxic drugs that are in circulation in various parts of the Island and for giving information regarding any vices. Since Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathna, served as the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province, as per the said notice, is currently performing duties in the post of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Administration, take measures henceforth to inform about the toxic drugs and vices committed in the Western Province to the following telephone number of the current Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province. Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western ProvinceMr. Sajeewa Medawatta – 071- 8592621

Police News

No character certificate required from the Chairman of the Public Security Committee

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It has been observed that a news is being circulated in the media stating that in addition to the Grama Niladhari certificate required to verify the residence of the applicant in order to obtain a police report, a character certificate issued by the Chairman of the Civil Security Committee (Public Security Committee) of the Grama Niladhari Division must be obtained.  We hereby inform you that such reports are false since a character certificate issued by the Chairman of the Public Security Committee is not required when applying for a police report. • Procedure for obtaining a police report required for local employment and travel to Middle Eastern countries – After the relevant person submits the request letter, Grama Niladhari certificate and National Identity Card to the police station of his address, the relevant police station will promptly provide the relevant report after conducting proper investigations in the matter. • Procedure for obtaining a police report to travel abroad for employment, education and residence to countries other than the Middle East – The police clearance report is issued after proper investigation by submitting an application online through the official police website www.police.lk and uploading copies of documents.  

Police News

A raid which prevented a massacreA suspect arrested with weapons and ammunition

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During a raid conducted in the Kapuwatta area of Midigama on the morning of 19.11.2025, the Colombo North Crime Division was able to arrest a suspect who was keeping a T-56 firearm, 30 ammunition, and a live grenade manufactured in a foreign country with the intention of committing a massacre of a family living in the Midigama area.   21 g and 750 mg of the Ice narcotic were also apprehended in the possession of the suspect, during the investigation. As per the information disclosed during the preliminary investigation, the suspect, who was a resident in the Tangalle Danketiya area, was identified as an ex-serviceman who served for about 05 years in the Sri Lanka Army and then resigned in the year 2013. It is reported that this suspect was planning to carry out the massacre on 19.11.2025, according to a contract of murder received from an organized criminal residing overseas. A motorcycle and 02 safety helmets, which were suspected to be used to leave for the crime, were seized during the raid. Further investigations are underway regarding the suspect by the Colombo North Crime Division and the Weligama Crime Division.  

Police News

If there is any drug-related information, report immediately

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Based on a piece of information received by the Colombo North Crime Division regarding several suspicious parcels floating in the sea near the Beruwala coast, officers of the Department of Coast Guard retrieved the parcels on 18.11.2025 and when the parcels were examined by the Police Narcotics Bureau, a stock of 43 kilograms and 968 grams of narcotic ice was found. On the same day, officers of the Bentota Police Station also received a tip-off regarding a suspicious parcel that had drifted ashore in Bentota. On 18.11.2025, the said officers checked the relevant place and found a parcel of narcotics. Upon inspection by the Police Narcotics Bureau, it was revealed that the parcel contained 19 kilograms and 850 grams of heroin. The Police Narcotics Bureau, Bentota Police Station, and Beruwala Police Station are conducting investigations to identify the suspects in connection with the two incidents.

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