Special Events

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Priyantha Weerasooriya, having paid a visit to the Vavuniya Police Division on 25.04.2025, declared the conference hall, computer training room and the renovated ”Amba Sevana Holiday Resort” built on the premises of the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police Vavuniya open for the use of officers. The conference hall, which was constructed by renovating the barracks that had been there, accommodates a total of 250 people and this conference hall will be of great importance for the Ichchankulam, Puliyankulam and Omantha Police Stations. Furthermore, the new computer lab built on the premises of the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police Vavuniya intends to provide computer training workshops for officers of the Northern Province under the Information Technology Sub-Unit and it accommodates ten officers. The “Amba Sevana Holiday Resort”, which was declared open for police officers visiting the Northern Province, consists of two air-conditioned bedrooms with all the facilities and one non-air-conditioned room, a veranda, and a kitchen. Along with the Acting Inspector General of Police, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Northern Province Mr. Thilak C. Dhanapala, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Vanni Range, Mr. Samantha Wijesekera, Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Mannar Division, Mr. L. Y. A. S. Chandrapala, Superintendent of Police Vavuniya District 3, Mr. Ashoka Kumara, Accountant of Vavuniya, Mr. Ashan Hettiarachchi, officers of the Engineering Division, and the members of the Community Policing Committee participated in this event.  RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

A programme of establishing Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Units at the provincial level is being implemented as per the instructions of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasooriya, with the aim of providing efficient services to the public by expediting the investigation on computer crimes and crimes committed through social media.  Accordingly, a Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Unit at the Jaffna Police Station was declared open to the public in the Northern Province on 25.04.2025 under the patronage of the Acting Inspector General of Police, and the following functions are expected to be performed through this Northern Provincial Sub-Unit.  Investigations related to sexual harassment on social media. Investigations related to financial frauds done through social media. Investigations related to offences under the Computer Crime Act. Removal of fake Facebook accounts and questionable posts published on social media and recovery of hacked accounts. Providing necessary technical assistance to regional police stations for investigations. Under this programme, Computer Crime Investigation Sub-Units have already been established covering the Southern Province, Central Province, North Western Province, North Central Province and Eastern Province. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

Concurrent with the reorganization of the administrative structure of the Sri Lanka Police, the “Northern Provincial Crime Division”, established in a building on the premises of the Office of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police – Northern Province in the Kankesanthuraya Police Area was declared opened by the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Priyantha Weerasooriya on the evening of 17.04.2025. Accordingly, Northern Provincial Crime Division was established covering 61 police areas within the the Vavuniya, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Jaffna and Kankesanthuraya divisions of the Northern Province, with the objective of suppressing organized crimes and criminal gangs as well as to curb drug trafficking by bringing about a debilitating effect  on the large-scale network of drug syndicates.  This division consists of a Director, an Officer in Charge, and a special team of officers. Senior DIG in charge of the Northern Province, Tilak C. A. Dhanapala, DIG in charge of the Jaffna Range, Kalinga Jayasinghe, Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Kankesanthuraya Division, Ambepitiya, Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Jaffna Division, Jayamaha and many other high-ranking officers participated in this event.

The New Year tea table, traditionally held under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was arranged at the Police Headquarters on 16-04-2025 under, the patronage of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasuriya (Attorney-at-Law). Senior Police officers and Police Officers discharging duties at the Police Headquarters were present at the Headquarters premises, and all Police Divisions island wide were connected live to the occasion through online. Having extended best wishes and greetings to the gathering, the Acting Inspector General of Police appreciated the service extended by the Police officers who perform duties during the festive season to ensure safety, law and order.  In addition to that, the Acting IGP expressed his special gratitude to the families of such officers for their dedication and their moral support. The Acting Inspector General of Police addressed the gathering and shared the necessary instructions for orderly administration, and the security measures to be implemented, in addition to the steps taken to enhance the welfare of officers. The Acting IGP concluded his address by appreciating the officers who had made a commendable contribution to Police duty. Afterwards, he enjoyed the New Year banquet with the Police Officers.

The main Sinhala and Hindu New Year festival of Sri Lanka Police is celebrated magnificently in the month of Bak (April) of every year under the patronage of the Inspector General of Police. New Year celebration for this year was held since the morning of 19-04-2025 at the ground of Police Field Force Headquarters. Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya conveys his wishes to all Police officers and the public for the Sinhala Hindu New Year. Prizes have been distributed among officers who won in the games, including the foremost event of the festival, marathon. The Deputy Inspector General of Police – Field Force Headquarters, Mr. Jagath Chandrakumara, the Commandant of the Police Field Force Headquarters, Woman Senior Superintendent of Police, Mrs. Darshika Kumari, and a number of senior police officers and junior officers have participated in the event. Police divisions such as Police Field Force Headquarters, Police Sports Division, Police Cultural Division, Police Media Division, Public Order Management Division and Criminal Record Division have extended their support and contribution to make the Annual New Year Festival successful. 

To further sustain the long-standing cooperation between the Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, a meeting was conducted between the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, and local officials of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society on the morning of 08.04. 2025, at Police Headquarters. Wherever there is a war or disaster in the world, the Red Cross is well prepared to work with great dedication alongside security personnel, including police officers, to provide relief and assistance to those suffering from the disaster. It is commendable the unwavering support and assistance given by the officers of the Red Cross Organisation in Sri Lanka, especially during the nearly thirty-year war in the country, as well as in the training workshops and courses currently being conducted for police officers.  

The ceremony held in recognition of the police officers, who had made a commendable contribution to police duty, exhibiting exceptional skills in solving crimes while performing duties in the Negombo Police Division, was held on the morning of 08th April 2025, at the Nethmi Banquet Hall of the Divulapitiya Police Area, under the leadership of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathne, with the participation of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province North Range. A reward of Rs. 22,539,150/= has been recommended for 914 officers performing duties attached to 12 police stations in the Negombo Division, and 125 officers were symbolically presented with cash rewards and IGP commendations during the ceremony. Gazetted Officers, Officers of the Inspector’s Grade, Police Sergeants, Women Police Sergeants, Police Constables, Women Police Constables, Police Sergeant Drivers, and Police Constable Drivers have become eligible to receive these cash rewards and IGP Commendations. Many police officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police of Negombo Division Mr. Ashoka Dharmasena, Senior Superintendent of Police of Gampaha Division Mr. Jagath Rohana, and Senior Superintendent of Police of Kelaniya Division Mr. Nuwan Asanka, also participated in this event.

The ceremony held in recognition of the police officers, who had made a commendable contribution to police duty, exhibiting exceptional skills in solving crimes while performing duties in the Kelaniya and Gampaha Police Divisions, was held on 09th April 2025, at the Ramrich Reception Hall of the Ja-Ela Police Area, under the leadership of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathne, with the participation of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province North Range, Mr. Priyantha Liyanage. A reward of Rs. 12,916,300/- has been granted for 75 officers performing duties attached to 13 Police stations in the Kelaniya Division including Western Province North Crime Division and Western Province North Traffic Division, and a reward of Rs. 15,509,437.50/- has been granted for 54 officers performing duties attached to 18 Police stations in the Gampaha Division. Officers of the Inspector’s Grade, Police Sergeants, Women Police Sergeants, Police Constables, Women Police Constables, Police Sergeant Drivers, and Police Constable Drivers have become eligible to receive these cash rewards. Many police officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police of Kelaniya Division Mr. Nuwan Asanka, Senior Superintendent of Police of Gampaha Division Mr. Jagath Rohana, and Senior Superintendent of Police of Negombo Division Mr. Ashoka Dharmasena, also participated in this event. 

The Passing Out Ceremony of the 82nd Basic Training Course of the Police Special Task Force was held at the Police Special Task Force Training School, Katukurunda, on the afternoon of 07.04.2025 under the auspices of the Hon. President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the 82nd Police Special Task Force Training Course, 118 Probationary Sub Inspectors of Police, and 231 Probationary Police Constables have undergone basic training under 08 syndicates. Officer M. M. R. Perera was awarded and offered certificates as the best Probationary Sub Inspector of Police while Police Constable 105475 W. M. S. D. U. Dharmasiri as the best Probationary Police Constable. Out of these 08 syndicates, the 05th syndicate, trained under Inspector of Police – Mr. Theja Gunasekara received the award for the outstanding syndicate.  Furthermore, the Hon. President presented awards and certificates in recognition of Probationary Police Constable 105633 R. K. Y. P. P. Rajamanthri as the officer with the best physical fitness of the course, Probationary Police Constable 105864 H. D. K. T. Gunarathna as the best marksman of the course for using the T-56 weapon, Probationary Sub Inspector of Police, W. I. M. Perera as the best marksman of the course for using the M-16 weapon, and Probationary Sub Inspector of Police, O. G. C. J. Somasuriya as the best marksman of the course for using the pistol.   Thereafter, the officers of the Police Special Task Force presented an operational demonstration on a simulated battlefield exhibiting the skills acquired during the training.  The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs  Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Priyantha Weerasooriya, Police Special Task Force Commandant, Deputy Inspector General of Police Samantha de Silva, Director Training Police Special Task Force and Zonal Commander Kalutara Senior Superintendent of Police Nishedha Fernando, high-ranking officers, police officers and parents and relatives of the passing-out officers also participated in this event.