New Year greetings before the customary tea table at Police Headquarters

The New Year tea table, traditionally held under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was arranged at the Police Headquarters on 16-04-2025 under, the patronage of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasuriya (Attorney-at-Law).

Senior Police officers and Police Officers discharging duties at the Police Headquarters were present at the Headquarters premises, and all Police Divisions island wide were connected live to the occasion through online.

Having extended best wishes and greetings to the gathering, the Acting Inspector General of Police appreciated the service extended by the Police officers who perform duties during the festive season to ensure safety, law and order.  In addition to that, the Acting IGP expressed his special gratitude to the families of such officers for their dedication and their moral support.

The Acting Inspector General of Police addressed the gathering and shared the necessary instructions for orderly administration, and the security measures to be implemented, in addition to the steps taken to enhance the welfare of officers. The Acting IGP concluded his address by appreciating the officers who had made a commendable contribution to Police duty. Afterwards, he enjoyed the New Year banquet with the Police Officers.