IGP Chandra Fernando retires

Rafik Jalaldeen

COLOMBO: Inspector General of Police Chandra Fernando steps down from his duties today after serving as IGP for 2 years and ten days.

Having joined the Police service as an ASP in December 1971, he was elevated to the post of DIG in February 1991. He was appointed IGP on October 01, 2004 as 29th IGP succeeding Indra de Silva.

He is a former student of St.Peter's College and Thurstan College, Colombo.

Fernando obtained a degree in Modern History from the Vidyodaya University and an LLB degree from the Open University.

DIG Victor Perera will succeed him as the 30th IGP from tomorrow.