Special meeting held to review progress of high-profile Police investigations

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Colombo, Oct 04 (Daily Mirror) - A special meeting was held at the Police Headquarters to review the progress of several high-profile investigations concerning crimes, fraud and other controversial cases in Sri Lanka.

The meeting, chaired by newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne focused on examining ongoing and stalled investigations.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya, senior police officials and officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attended the meeting.

Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said the meeting covered a wide range of issues, including investigations that had been temporarily halted and those that had been unnecessarily delayed.

The Secretary inquired whether any investigations had been obstructed due to political influence, and emphasised the need to address the reasons behind any delays.

The meeting also reviewed which investigations needed to be restarted and identified cases that may have been affected by external factors.

The spokesman said that several key investigations have been highlighted during the discussion.

Police said a report will be prepared to ensure that necessary steps are taken to continue the investigations effectively.

Comments - 16

Eddy Friday, 04 October 2024 11:53 AM

Yes, in order to get more votes in the upcoming elections, the NPP govt need some drama to keep the momentum and in line with their pre elections rhetoric

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Lion Friday, 04 October 2024 01:15 PM

This was a promise that NPP had given at every meeting and this instruction is only to comply with that promise

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Spot Fines Friday, 04 October 2024 11:58 AM

NPP seems to be talking a lot more than working at present. Its OK to talk as that's what seniors do. What's not needed is the publicity given for the talking. Achieve some milestones and then splash it in the newspaper. We need a change from the old boru show era

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Nilanthi Friday, 04 October 2024 12:02 PM

There should be NO political interference. Please go ahead.

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P. Adashow Friday, 04 October 2024 12:04 PM

Baila epa! Weda Karanu - Very soon voters are going to realise that they have got deceived by a lot of talk by a different set of the same 225 if the govt tries to make a news item out of every little thing they start doing. When the report is complete let the public know what action you are going to take.

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A loving citizen Friday, 04 October 2024 12:07 PM

So far it's all about reviews and discussions, we need some action.(I still believe i made the right vote).

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Regular Updates To The Public Also Friday, 04 October 2024 12:11 PM

Excellent move and hope every month there is an update to the public too. Especially on Easter Bombings and those unresolved murder cases of past regime’s which many suspected were unfairly treated. We don’t need key details but at least aware the case is still in the investigation phase or referred to the courts for trial or sentencing. This will keep everyone on their toes and cases will be resolved soonest. It’s like having KPI in private organisations and hope all the Heads of government departments do this too.

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Wiseman Friday, 04 October 2024 12:12 PM

Winter is coming and we know what's coming with it...

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Patcitz Friday, 04 October 2024 12:58 PM

General public are eagerly awaiting the results of the investigation regarding Easter Sunday issue in which Ranil Wickremasinghe is believed to be the suspected person who designed it to hold the power, kicking out Maithri from his seat.

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lanka Friday, 04 October 2024 01:30 PM

Please Now no NEED Keep on Baila get me the Good Things and future plan for development Vehicle parade Baila over dont bring now police baila

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Nad sab Friday, 04 October 2024 01:31 PM

New government should set up policies to ensure that they don't fall into the same old style the way the old government work. So new policies and it's be transparent and regular updates to the people is mandatory to be succeed in this process.

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FredSnR Friday, 04 October 2024 05:25 PM

The President is new, it is an interim govt, they are still familiarizing themselves, and there is an important election ahead the result of which will determine many outcomes. In that context, considering that they are only two weeks in office, they appear to have done a good job, keeping the peace, maintaining stability, and laying the foundations for the work that lies ahead, don't think we can ask for more, not realistically anyway, with so much work at hand, so much responsibility.This is not a co it is a country and a bankrupt one at that, they have stay afloat, before they can swim. Just a point of view,

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 04 October 2024 05:25 PM

These guys are just doing a media show. Even an internal meeting is done to show that they are doing something new.

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Gona Friday, 04 October 2024 05:41 PM

Incompetent, inexperienced actors. Sorry. Soon the voters will forget all crimes of Ranil Rajapakshahoru.

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Che Friday, 04 October 2024 08:27 PM

Welcome news again! Undertaking this investigative action was part of the promises to SL Voters listed in the NPP Election Manifesto. A tremendous job ahead for all those responsible. Soo many cases. For certain, people must be watching and waiting (updated) results.

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Just do it Sunday, 06 October 2024 10:31 AM

Why can't you start the job and just get it done? All these discussions, reviews, special committees and commissions to investigate or look into issues is a waste of time. Nothing ever gets solved.

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