One Year of Distinguished Leadership and Service as IGP

01. Prevention and Suppression of Organized Crime, Other Crimes and Illegal Drugs

i. With international cooperation, 63 organized criminals and drug traffickers who had fled overseas were arrested and brought back to Sri Lanka, and necessary legal action was taken against them.

ii. Steps have been initiated to obtain Red Notices for a further 113 wanted criminals residing overseas.

iii. A total of 771,580 drug-related raids were conducted, resulting in the seizure of 5,246.896 kg of heroin, 43,600.694 kg of cannabis/Kerala cannabis, and 9,490.985 kg of methamphetamine (Ice). A total of 770,098 suspects connected to these offences were arrested.

iv. The highest number of firearms seized in the history of the Sri Lanka Police was recorded during this period, with a total of 6,966 firearms being recovered.

02. Initiatives to Advance the Sri Lanka Police

i. An evaluation mechanism was introduced to enhance the efficiency and performance of police station officers.

ii. Projects were initiated to construct new police station buildings and renovate and modernize existing facilities.

iii. Steps were taken to promote 4,680 police officers, comprising:

3,546 Junior Grade Officers
986 Inspector Grade Officers
148 Senior State Notified Officers

iv. Educational and professional development opportunities were expanded both locally and internationally.

A total of 890 overseas training and educational opportunities were facilitated, including:

26 opportunities for Junior Grade Officers
557 opportunities for Inspector Grade Officers
307 opportunities for Senior State Notified Officers

v. A new and distinctive salary and pension structure for the Sri Lanka Police is being formulated.

The deliberations of the committee appointed to make observations and recommendations in accordance with the relevant Cabinet Memorandum have been completed, and the final report has been prepared for submission to the Cabinet.

vi. Steps have been taken to introduce a new, comfortable and practical uniform, particularly to meet the requirements of officers engaged in operational duties, roadblocks and field inspections.

vii. Measures have been initiated to revise the qualifications required for recruitment to the Police Service in line with present-day requirements.

viii. Recruitment to the ranks of Police Constable and Inspector is being expedited.

A target has been set to recruit approximately 7,500 new personnel to the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force in 2026.

ix. Steps have been initiated to expedite the approval of pending promotion and recruitment procedures.

x. The Police Officers’ Relief Room is formally operated every Thursday to facilitate the prompt resolution of grievances submitted by police officers. A Public Relief Room is conducted every Friday to receive and address grievances submitted by members of the public.

xi. Preliminary investigations into offences committed by police officers have been expedited. Charge sheets have been issued against 1,578 officers of various ranks, while 1,966 disciplinary files that had remained pending have been finalized and disciplinary orders issued.

xii. Steps have been taken to expedite the processing and finalization of 4,141 retirement files accumulated during 2025–2026.

03. Enhancement of Infrastructure and Operational Facilities

i. 1,725 new computers, 575 photocopiers, speedometers and UPS units were procured and distributed among police offices and stations at a cost of approximately Rs. 587 million. Taking steps to provide medical equipment to every police station across the island.

ii. 134 Tata single-cab vehicles were procured for the Sri Lanka Police under Indian assistance, at a value of approximately Rs. 662.9 million.

iii. Existing police vehicles were repaired, refurbished and modernized at a cost of approximately Rs. 1 billion.

iv. 200 generators were procured for the Police Hospital, Crime Records Division and identified police stations and offices. In addition, procurement of 300 mobile and fixed radio communication units, valued at approximately Rs. 709.84 million, was initiated, with several procurements already completed.

v. Construction projects covering police tourist accommodation, official residences, police stations and other buildings belonging to the Sri Lanka Police were undertaken at a cost of approximately Rs. 1 billion.

vi. Renovation and refurbishment of aging Sri Lanka Police buildings were carried out at a cost of approximately Rs. 3.9 billion.

04. Welfare Initiatives for Police Officers

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i. Steps have been taken to improve facilities for single police officers, including accommodation, canteens, toilets and laundry facilities.

ii. 350 married officers’ quarters were purchased from the Harbour View Residencies housing complex in Colombo. In addition, steps were taken to construct 150 official residences for Police OICs who do not currently have official accommodation, at a total cost of approximately Rs. 5.5 billion.

iii. The Police Health and Welfare Scheme has been expanded, with significant improvements to the benefits provided to police officers and their families.

For example, the financial assistance available for major medical procedures, including heart, kidney, brain, cancer, liver and bone marrow treatments, has been increased from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 2 million.

iv. Facilities and services provided by the Sri Lanka Police Hospital have been enhanced, while steps have also been taken to coordinate and obtain donations to further improve healthcare services.

a. Arrangements have been made to distribute medicines at the divisional level to eligible beneficiaries in divisions outside Colombo.

b. Essential medical and healthcare equipment, including glucometers, digital weighing scales, electronic blood-pressure monitors, first-aid kits, surgical supplies and blood-sugar testing strips, have been provided at the divisional level.

c. The age limit for unmarried children of police officers to receive medical treatment through the Police Hospital has been extended from 18 to 21 years.

d. Necessary coordination has been undertaken to obtain four Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for the Police Hospital through private-sector donations.

v. Arrangements have been made to facilitate police officers in obtaining disaster relief loans through the National Savings Bank.

vi. Steps have been taken to provide Rs. 1.1 billion as an allowance to Junior Grade Officers, including Police Sergeants and Police Constables, for the purchase of uniforms and footwear for the year 2025.

vii. Measures have been taken to ensure the timely and proper provision of uniform components. A sum of approximately Rs. 1.033 billion has already been spent on the procurement of uniforms and welfare items, including sportswear, raincoats, khaki socks, shoes and shoulder bags. These items are currently being prepared for distribution.

viii. Procurement programmes amounting to approximately Rs. 3.487 billion have been initiated for 2026 to provide essential items and accessories, including police shoes, sports shoes, white vests, luggage, ladies’ handbags, bed sheets, towels, mattresses, televisions, laptops, computers and UPS units.

ix. A comfortable and suitable uniform has been introduced for police officers with disabilities. In addition, a new wedding ceremony uniform has been introduced for Junior Grade Officers.

x. A new accommodation complex, “Rajarata Sisila,” was constructed and opened in Anuradhapura for Junior Grade Officers and their family members. The previously closed “Gokanna Cottage” in Trincomalee was renovated and reopened. In addition, programmes have been initiated to further develop police housing and accommodation facilities in various parts of the country.

xi. Payments made through the Prize, Entertainment and Welfare Prize Fund have been increased. During 2025 and 2026 alone, approximately Rs. 2.969 billion was allocated for prizes relating to general and traffic-related cases, while approximately Rs. 795 million was allocated for the welfare and recreational activities of police officers.

xii. The Police Seva Vanitha Unit, in collaboration with the private university CINEC Metro Campus, has facilitated 12 scholarships, each valued at Rs. 4.5 million, for 12 children of police officers to pursue degree programmes.

xiii. Steps have been taken to implement the provisions of the Establishments Code concerning a maximum five-year period of residence in official quarters, with the objective of ensuring that every officer who requires official accommodation has an opportunity to obtain married quarters.

Appreciation

Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya,

We extend our deepest appreciation and sincere gratitude to you for the dedicated leadership, committed service and progressive initiatives you have demonstrated throughout the past year.

Your efforts to strengthen the Sri Lanka Police, enhance its operational capabilities, improve infrastructure, safeguard the welfare of police officers and their families, and further modernize the institution have made a significant contribution to its continued advancement.

We respectfully acknowledge and appreciate your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment and invaluable service rendered towards the betterment of the Sri Lanka Police and the well-being of its personnel.

With our highest respect and profound gratitude.