IP's transfer stayed

COLOMBO: The National Police Commission has instructed Inspector General of Police that the transfer of Chief Inspector Priyantha Liyanage of the Police Narcotics Bureau to the Sri Lanka Police College, Kalutara be stayed until the Commission finally decides on his appeal forwarded to them.

The letter dated August 28, 2006 stated that with reference to the appeal against Chief Inspector Liyanage's transfer, the commission had requested a report on him from the IGP.

The "Daily News" highlighted Chief Inspector Liyanage's plight on August 28 and his creditable record in arresting suspects and seizing drugs.