IGP retires

IGP Mahinda Balasuriya has decided to retire from service in the wake of the incidents at the Katunayake FTZ.

According to a release issued by Director General, Media Centre for National Security Lakshman Hulugalle, Inspector General of Police Dr Mahinda Balasuriya has decided to retire due to displeasure with the manner in which,

Police conducted themselves during the clash between the Police and the workers in the Kutunayaka Free Trade Zone on May 30.

Dr Mahinda Balasuriya will be retiring with effect from June 17.

IGP Dr Mahinda Balasuriya thus becomes the first public officer who voluntarily retires with regard to a controversial event concerning national security.

Dr Balasuriya had two more years to complete as the Inspector General of Police.