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| Friday, 1 October 2004 |
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by Sarath Malalasekera The rank and file from Inspector downwards form the backbone of the Sri Lanka Police Force. Catering to their welfare and making them feel contented is an essential prerequisite if Police is to achieve its targets in combating crime and upholding law and order in the country, said outgoing Inspector General of Police Indra de Silva addressing his senior officers at the IGP's auditorium before relinquishing office yesterday afternoon. Before meeting senior police officers at the Police Headquarters, IGP Indra de Silva took the salute while the Police band was in attendance. He later inspected the Guard of Honour with Police Headquarters Director Senior SP Mahinda Hettiarachchi and Additional Director Police Headquarters SP Ranjith Gunasekera. The IGP also thanked all employees gathered at the Police Headquarters to wish him goodbye. The IGP appealed to his other colleagues to work as a team in a spirit of unity to maintain the dignity of their noble profession. He also told them to work for the benefit of the public and try to win their confidence. "During the last three decades we had to face several terrorist threats aimed at toppling the governments in power, but they could not achieve their target due to the excellent job done by the police. Police could also be proud about the manner they tackled the last two elections, 2004 General Election and the Provincial Councils elections. The efficiency shown by the Police Force enabled to ensure a peaceful atmosphere after every election without the need to declare any curfew," said Mr. de Silva. Police-Public relations is very important to maintain law and order in the country. Therefore the Police should always be a friend of the people, he said. The IGP emphasised the important and responsible role played by the print and electronic media and also helped the Police Force in their efforts to combat crime and to maintain law and order in the country. As a parting gesture he wished his successor Chandra Fernando all success in his new post. Indra de Silva had his primary and secondary education at Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda. Later he obtained a - BA (Honours) in Geography- (second class) in 1969 from the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. The out-going IGP held various posts in the Police Force. He was Assistant Superintendent of Police from 1972-1979. In 1980, he was Superintendent of Police and in 1985 became Senior SP. He was appointed a DIG in 1992 and promoted as a Senior DIG in 2000. Incoming IGP Chandra Fernando paid a tribute to outgoing IGP Indra de Silva and said during his tenure of office he strove to improve the standard of the Police Force. The new IGP said that during the period of IGP Indra de Silva, two elections were held without any major incidents. New IGP Chandra Fernando wished all success to the outgoing IGP. |
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