Police Commemoration Day today

The monument built in remembrance of Police officers who sacrificed their lives

The 149th Police Commemoration Day will be held today at the Police Field Headquarters, Thimibirigasyaya with Inspector General of Police N K Ilangakoon patronizing the event as the chief guest. The first Policeman to sacrifice his life while on duty was constable Tuan Sabhan on March 21, 1864 .

He was shot dead during an operation in Mawanella to arrest Saradiyel.

Since then, 3,087 Police officers have sacrificed lives in the line of duty.

In parallel to the main event, there will be commemoration events in every Police divisions islandwide.