Special Events

The China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National Reunification in Sri Lanka has contributed a consignment of essential supplies and pharmaceuticals valued at Rs. 2 million to bolster the relief assistance programs undertaken by the Sri Lanka Police. The official handover ceremony took place on the morning of 2025.12.03 at the Special Task Force (STF) Headquarters, presided over by the Council’s Chairman, Mr. Zhang Xudong, with the participation of the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya. Senior police officials, representatives of the Chinese Council, and the Commandant of the Special Task Force, Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr. D.G. Samantha de Silva, were also in attendance at the event.

The Sri Lanka Police initiated a special humanitarian relief program today (02 December 2025), aimed at supporting individuals severely impacted by recent adverse weather conditions. Launching this initiative, distribution efforts were successfully conducted at the Police Headquarters to deliver essential aid to families displaced and affected by the inclement conditions in the Theldeniya region.This relief mission was implemented under the guidance and leadership of the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasooriya, along with the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration), Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathne. Relief Supplies Included:• Dry rations• Garments• Bottled drinking water The primary objective of the Sri Lanka Police through this initiative is to alleviate the hardships faced by communities displaced and distressed due to the severe weather situation.

IGP Attorney-at-Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya met His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith at St. Joseph’s Church, Grandpass on 01.12.2025, where they discussed the provision of relief to our fellow citizens displaced by the floods. The IGP then met with our fellow citizens at the security camp established at St. Joseph’s Church, which is housing the residents of the Grandpass Police Division who were affected by the floods, and also attended a medical clinic conducted for them by the doctors and nursing staff of the Police Hospital. Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sajeewa Medawatte, Senior DIG Support Service Mr. Rajitha Sri Daminda, DIG in charge of the Colombo District, Mr. Nishantha de Zoysa and a group of others participated in the event.

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.

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.

According to transfer orders issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), and subject to the approval of the National Police Commission, Senior DIG Dharmaratne took over duties as the Administrative Officer of the Sri Lanka Police at Police Headquarters on 18 November 2025. The Senior DIG (Administration) is the officer automatically appointed to perform the duties of Acting IGP when the IGP is on leave or overseas. The position holds responsibility second only to the IGP and oversees all administrative affairs of the Sri Lanka Police. Senior DIG Dharmaratne joined the Sri Lanka Police in 1999 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police after completing his training at the Kalutara Police Training College. He holds a degree in BSc in Physics from the University of Colombo and is widely regarded as a disciplined and distinguished officer with extensive experience serving across the island as both a Divisional Officer and Senior DIG.