Police Motorcycle Patrol Unit, a new initiative operating in the Galle Range

The Motorcycle Patrol Unit operating within the Galle Range is a new initiative launched on 28 March, 2025, under the leadership of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Southern Province, Mr. Kithsiri Jayalath, at the In-service Training Unit Galle.

This Motorcycle Patrol Unit has been established under a new systematic program and a 10-step plan is scheduled to be implemented to minimize road accidents in the area. Similarly, a tactical motorcycle team has also been attached to the Motorcycle Patrol Unit for this purpose and this unit has been established in such a way that it can be promptly deployed in the event of any emergency raid in the area.

This program has been implemented according to a concept by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Galle Range, Mr. Jagath Seram, and many police officers, including Officers in charge of the Galle and Elpitiya Divisions, participated in this inaugural event.