Police officers killed in Thirukkovil Shooting posthumously promoted by IGP

COLOMBO (News 1st); The four police officers who were killed when a fellow Police Sergeant opened fire at the Thirukkovil Police Station were posthumously promoted with effect from the 24th of December 2021.

The following promotions were made by the Inspector General of Police:

1. Police Sergeant K. L. M. Abdul Cader

Badge Number: 44132

Promoted to Sub-Police Inspector

2. Police Constable A. Navinath

Badge Number: 8861

Promoted to Police Sergeant

3. Police Constable T. B. K. P. Gunasekera

Badge Number: 78857

Promoted to Police Sergeant

4. Police Constable Driver D. M. T. H. Pushpakumara

Badge Number: 17382

Promoted to Police Sergeant Driver