Special Unit to probe failure of police officers to implement the law

Colombo (News 1st); A special investigations unit will be deployed to probe various malpractices taking place in police areas, said Minister of Public Security Retired Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara.

Complaints were received from members of the general public over disorderly conduct of various police officers, added the minister. A majority of the complaints relate to the failure of Police Officers to take necessary action to curb illegal activity taking place in their respective police areas.