314 New Officers Strengthen the Sri Lanka Police

The motherland was further strengthened with the addition of three hundred and fourteen newly trained apprentice officers, reaffirming the Sri Lanka Police’s commitment to safeguarding law and order and ensuring a peaceful environment for the public to carry out their daily lives.

In line with this objective, a dynamic group of young men and women who joined the Sri Lanka Police to enhance its human resources were ceremonially inducted as proud public officers on the evening of 04 January 2026 at the Pahalagama Police College.

The dignified graduation ceremony was held under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijeyapala, with the participation of the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, and the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya.

At the ceremony, 314 apprentice officers who had reported to the Nikaweratiya and Pahalagama Police Colleges on 08 June 2025 successfully graduated, comprising 240 Police Constables and 74 Apprentice Police Drivers.

These officers had completed an intensive seven-month basic training programme at Sri Lanka Police College, during which they acquired essential competencies in law, discipline, physical training, and practical policing skills required for effective police service.

Several outstanding trainees were recognised for their exceptional performance:

Best Shooter – Apprentice Police Constable 107695 Imesh Pasidhu Vidana Pathirana

Best Driver – Apprentice Police Constable Driver 107837 Ananda Dissanayakege Dilshan

Best Apprentice Officer in Law – Apprentice Police Constable 107616 Jayarange Thenuka Deminda Senanayake

Best Apprentice Police Constable Driver (Overall Performance) – Apprentice Police Constable Driver 107812 Uve Hangili Gedera Chathurana Dhananjaya Herath

Best Apprentice Police Constable (Overall Performance) – Apprentice Police Constable 107599 Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Shamika Dilshan Dissanayake

The ceremonial parade of ten Police Constables was led by the Chief Commanding Officer, Superintendent of Police Minura Senarath of the Colombo Central Division, who rode a horse named Beachvale, imported from the Netherlands. The Second-in-Command was Chief Inspector of Police P.D. Milan Oshantha, Commanding Officer of the Elpitiya Police College. The procession to the parade ground was led by Police Sergeant 33340 Priyantha of the Pahalagama Police College.

Following the formal farewell parade, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Recruitment and Training Directorate, Mr. Anura Pushpakumara, delivered the welcome address. He warmly welcomed the Chief Guests, including Senior DIG Administration Sanjeewa Dharmaratne, Senior DIG Special Bureau, Training and Advanced Training, Attorney-at-Law Sampath Kumara Liyanage, and senior police officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police Chinthaka Gunaratne, who retired from the post of Director of the Police Academy Division on the same day.

Senior government officials representing major public and private institutions, along with parents and well-wishers of the graduating officers, were also present at the event.

Addressing the gathering, both the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs and the Inspector General of Police congratulated the newly commissioned officers and emphasized the importance of professionalism, discipline, integrity, and dedication in building a successful career in police service.

The ceremony concluded with vibrant performances by the Sri Lanka Police Western Band, the Police Cultural Division, and the Police College Motorcycle Display Team, adding colour and excitement to the occasion.

Meanwhile, nearly 28,000 viewers joined the official Sri Lanka Police Facebook page to watch the entire event live.