Police Chief Asked To Appoint Inquiry Team

Colombo (News 1st); The Committee of Inquiry investigating Inspector General of Police (IGP) T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon over alleged gross abuse of power has formally requested the Acting IGP to nominate a police investigation team to assist with its proceedings.

This request was conveyed in a letter presented during the committee's second meeting, held today (April 25) in Parliament. The committee, appointed to inquire and report its findings on the matter, also discussed the structure of its upcoming sessions and the involvement of key stakeholders.

The Attorney General has appointed Additional Solicitor General (President's Counsel) Dileepa Peiris and Deputy Solicitor General Rajitha Perera to support the committee's work.

The committee is scheduled to convene again on April 28, 2025, to finalize decisions regarding the investigation's next steps.