No plans to dissolve Dept. of Civil Security: Sagala

The Government has no intention of dissolving the Department of Civil Security, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake said.  

Ratnayake noted that the members of the Civil Security Department are allowed to request a service extension beyond the age of 55, enabling them to serve for up to 60 years.

He emphasized that there have been no alterations to these policies and that there are no plans to modify them in the future.  

He made these statements while participating in an appreciation ceremony held on Friday (24) afternoon at the headquarters of the Civil Security Department in Katubedda, Moratuwa, to acknowledge the efforts and contributions of the officers of the Civil Security Department.  

During the ceremony chaired by the Minister of State for Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, the contributions of the Civil Security Department to the country were recognized and appreciated.  

During his visit, Ratnayake also interacted with the members of the Civil Security Department, inquiring about their work and engaging in friendly conversation.  

The Director General of the Civil Security Department, Major General Ranjith Kalkahewege (Retired), presented a commemorative gift to both Sagala Ratnayake and the Minister of State for Defence, Pramita Bandara Tennakoon, to mark the occasion.