Special Events

Acting Inspector General of Police (Attorney at Law), Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya joins the book-launching ceremony of the “MANURAWA LAW JOURNAL” held at Sri Lanka Law College on 10.12.2024.

The conference held by the Bribery and Corruption Investigation Commission on the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day was held today (09) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at- Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya also participated in it.

The annual concert of the Pre-School Trio, ‘‘Tiny Tots’’ located at the Police Field Force Headquarters, Kew Road, and Maradana, which is managed by the Police Families Welfare Association for the purpose of providing education exclusively to the children of police officers, was held on the evening of 04.12.2024 at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, Colombo 05. The Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya and his wife, Mrs. N. Neeta Samarathunga, participated in this event as the chief guests.The knowledge, diverse skills such as dancing and singing acquired by children for almost a period of two years was modestly showcased in a graceful manner before their parents and invitees through this concert while commanding further respect of the audience towards the pre-school trio.The concert came to an end awarding a number of gifts to the children and the dance performances of the Police Cultural Division presented to entertain children, made the concert even more vibrant.The Inspector General of Police stated that necessary steps will be taken to start such pre-schools in all the Police Divisions island in the near future for the children of police officers.Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Police Support Services Range – Mr. Rajitha Sri Daminda, Commandant of the Police Special Task Force – Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police – Mr. Waruna Jayasundara, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Police Welfare Division – Mrs. W. J. Padmini, Assistant Superintendent of Police of the Police Welfare Division – Mrs. Nilmini Karunarathna, Secretary of the Police Families Welfare Association – Mrs. P. Wijesooriya, Hon. Treasurer of the Police Families Welfare Association and Chairwoman of the Education Committee – Mrs. Jayanthi Ekanayake, and many officers, parents, relatives and friends of the children, had participated to watch the concert.

The Second International Symposium on Drug Related Studies organized by the Dangerous Drugs Control Board was held on 03. 12. 2024 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The Hon. Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Acting Inspector General of Police and other officials participated in the symposium. 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

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister, and Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, participated in the World AIDS Day walk held under the theme of “Protect Rights, End AIDS” by the government, non-governmental and voluntary organizations in unison at Galle Face Green on 01.12.2024.Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, Acting Inspector General of Police, participated in this walk as the chief guest, and a number of gazetted officers also 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

The grand finale of IG’s Trophy Taekwondo Tournament – 2024 was held on the 28.11.2024 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, and the South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka has graced the evening as the chief guest, and the Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) has participated in this event. The tournament was held in several stages, and it consisted of two categories – the veteran category and the novice category. After the final competition, certificate awarding ceremony was started. The officer, R. M. G. K. G. Pushpakumara 93065 of Police Special Task Force won the trophy and certificate as the best player in the veteran category while Police Constable 107099P. Thermilan who is attached to Police Division – Ampara, was awarded as the best player in the novice category. In the final contest of the novice category of the tournament, the Northern Province team was defeated by the Southern Province team by 29-20 points and the Southern Province team won the trophy for the novice championship. Accordingly, the Northern Provincebecome the first runner-up in the novice category. Police Special Task Force won the championship in the final battle of the tournament by defeating the Sri Lankan Police team by 36-11. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Police team was the first runner-up in the veteran category. Police Sergeant A. G. C. I. Thushara won the award for the best referee of the tournament. Senior Police Officers including the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Training and Higher Training Division – Mr. Sanjeewa Medawatte, the Commandant of Special Task Force, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Waruna Jayasundara, the President of Police Taekwondo Association and D. I. G. in charge of Colombo Range – Mr. Jagath Chandra Kumara and Korean officials in Sri Lanka, Mr. Ki-Shu-Lee – Korean Taekwondo Master, Mr. Kwak Hun Kyu – the chairman of Korean Trade Association of and the Secretary to the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka, E Hu Chang have 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

The official website of the Sri Lanka Police that you have been visiting since then, will not be available hereafter. Instead, you can log into the new web page developed with a new interface through browsing www.police.lk. The new website has been designed and developed by the Information Technology Division of Sri Lanka Police. Police Medial Division will take necessary measures to constantly update the wesite with many features including information, special events, news, photos, videos, etc. of the Sri Lanka Police. It has been facilitated to apply for Police clearance reports and submit complaints through the website. In addition to that, more technical features developed by the Police Information Technology Division will be included in this new web page for your convenience. The web page was officially launched on 27-11-2024 at the Ministry of Public Security located at the Suhurupaya, Battaramulla. Hon. Minister to the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijayapala has graced the occasion as the chief guest. Hon. Deputy Minister to the Ministry of 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

Three special representatives of the International Police Headquarters established in Lyon, France came to Sri Lanka and held a two-day workshop for the officers of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Sri Lanka Police on 25.11.2024 and 26.11.2024 at Hilton Hotel under the leadership of Mr. Priyantha Weerasuriya, Acting Inspector General of Police and with the participation of officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, Deputy Inspector General of Police, P. Ampawila. Obtaining international red notices for the arrest of criminals who are abroad and committing organized crimes in Sri Lanka, regularly providing information to the International Police and exchanging information with the International Police have been extensively discussed here. So far, the foreign officials who have been present have expressed favorable comments regarding the successful arrests made by the Sri Lanka Police together with the International Police through Red Notices. 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

Security personnel who have successfully completed the Degree on ‘National Security and Strategic Studies’ from General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University have been awarded at the convocation which was held on 18-11-2024 at the University. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, (Retired) Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha graced the ceremony as the chief guest, and the Commanders of Tri Forces, and Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) have participated in the event. This degree programme has been conducted and administered by the National Defence College (NDC), the most recognized institute in Sri Lanka, which awards degree programme on national security. Senior Superintendent of Police Mrs. Lanka Rajini, Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Nishantha Chandrasena, and Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Sugatha Galagamage from Sri Lanka Police have obtained their degree certificates at the 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 discussion has been taken place in the morning of November 13, 2024, at Police Headquarters between the Acting Inspector General of Police (Attorney at Law), Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, and the officers of the National Child Protection Authority, which directly involves child protection and dedicates its service in creating a child-friendly environment.During the discussion, the crimes reported in relation to children in the recent past and the steps to be taken to prevent such incidents along with future plans in relation to child safety were discussed at length, and many such important matters, including how to act properly to take all the rightful measures in safeguarding the children who became victims of various types of abuse and protecting their rights, were also discussed.A number of cases in relation to child abuse, sexual exploitation, and rape of minors due to reasons such as parental negligence and love affairs were reported daily to Children and Women Bureaus established in police stations. The Inspector General of Police has given instructions to senior police officers to take immediate measures for the prevention of such crimes. 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