IGP Mahinda Balasuriya resigns

Inspector General of Police(IGP) Mahinda Balasuirya has handed over his resignation, Defence Ministry confirms. Balasuriya joined the Police Department in 1978 and was appointed IGP on November 2, 2009 following the retirement of the then IGP Jayantha Wickremaratne.

The Defence Ministry adds that the IGP’s resignation creates history in public accountability in Sri Lanka.

 

Courtesy: Ada Derana