Rewards for officers for their excellent performance of duties in the Kelaniya and Gampaha Police Divisions

The ceremony held in recognition of the police officers, who had made a commendable contribution to police duty, exhibiting exceptional skills in solving crimes while performing duties in the Kelaniya and Gampaha Police Divisions, was held on 09th April 2025, at the Ramrich Reception Hall of the Ja-Ela Police Area, under the leadership of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sanjeewa Dharmarathne, with the participation of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western Province North Range, Mr. Priyantha Liyanage.

A reward of Rs. 12,916,300/- has been granted for 75 officers performing duties attached to 13 Police stations in the Kelaniya Division including Western Province North Crime Division and Western Province North Traffic Division, and a reward of Rs. 15,509,437.50/- has been granted for 54 officers performing duties attached to 18 Police stations in the Gampaha Division.

Officers of the Inspector’s Grade, Police Sergeants, Women Police Sergeants, Police Constables, Women Police Constables, Police Sergeant Drivers, and Police Constable Drivers have become eligible to receive these cash rewards.

Many police officers, including Senior Superintendent of Police of Kelaniya Division Mr. Nuwan Asanka, Senior Superintendent of Police of Gampaha Division Mr. Jagath Rohana, and Senior Superintendent of Police of Negombo Division Mr. Ashoka Dharmasena, also participated in this event.