The National Police Commission has approved the immediate transfer of 54 senior police officers in Sri Lanka, including several high-profile appointments.
Key Transfers:
- SSP I.S. Muthumala has been appointed as the new Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), succeeding SSP M.M. Dehideniya, who now takes charge of the Nugegoda Division as Officer in Charge (OIC).
- DIG H.D.K.S. Perera is the new Director of the Terrorism Investigation Division.
- SSP I.U.K. Lokuhettige will lead the Colombo Crimes Division.
- SSP K.B. Manathunga has been named Director of the Police Media Division and Police Spokesperson.
- SSP H.M.L. Amarasena takes over as Director of the Special Investigations Unit.
Other Notable Transfers:
- DIG A.G.J.J. Chandrakumara to Police Field Forces Headquarters.
- DIG S.M.Y. Senaviratne as DIG in charge of Kegalle District.
- DIG L.A.U. Sarath Kumara to lead the Kurunegala District.
- DIG A.L.Y.U.N.P. Liyanage to oversee Colombo District operations.
- SSP Darshika Kumari to the CID’s Computer Crime Investigation Unit.
- SSP Mohan Lal appointed as Director of the Tourist Police Division.
- SSP A.J. Gunasekera to lead the Child and Women Abuse Prevention Division.
- SSP A.A. Edirimanne takes over as Director of the Human Rights Division.
Several officers have been assigned to critical roles such as the Anti-Corruption Unit, Public Order Division, and Ministry Coordination Division, reflecting the government’s emphasis on efficient policing and specialized oversight.
This sweeping reshuffle aims to enhance operational effectiveness and address pressing law enforcement priorities across the country.
