Reliable sources indicate that concerted efforts are underway within the President’s office and the Constitutional Council to grant another extension of service to Acting Inspector General of Police, Deshbandu Tennakoon.
The initial three-month period entrusted to Acting IGP Tennakoon to oversee the duties of the Inspector General of Police is nearing its conclusion in just three weeks.
Minister of Public Safety, Tiran Alas, has expressed strong determination to retain Acting IGP Tennakoon in his current position, underscoring ambitious plans to combat drug trafficking and underworld activities in the country.