EC summons Public Security Ministry secretary over IGP matter

Colombo, July 31 (Daily Mirror) - The Election Commission (EC) has summoned Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, and Senior Deputy Inspector of Police (SDIG) Asanga Karavita to discuss the issues surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Asanga Karavita is responsible for overseeing duties related to the elections.

Addressing the media, Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said they had formally requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address the ongoing issue concerning the IGP.

In response, the Secretary to the President has directed the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Viyani Gunathilaka to look into the matter.

"As such, we have invited the Secretary and SDIG Asanga Karavita to the Commission for a discussion on the IGP matter today (31)," Rathnayake added.