December 04, Colombo (LNW): TThe National Police Commission has implemented a significant reshuffle, transferring five Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs), 35 Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), seven Superintendents of Police (SPs), and seven Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs). These transfers include several notable appointments aimed at enhancing the operational structure of the Sri Lanka Police.
Among the reassigned officers is ASP Neville Silva, formerly the Acting Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), a unit known for its controversial history. Silva has been transferred to regular duties at the Police Field Force Headquarters. SSP Indika Lokuhetti has been appointed as the new Director of the Colombo Crimes Division, taking over Silva’s previous role.
In other key changes, Janaka Kumara, who served as the Acting Director of the Western Province South Criminal Investigation Division, has been reassigned to general duties. Superintendent J.H.M.N. Jayapatma has been appointed as the Director of the Ampara Division, succeeding Kumara.
Seven SSPs, SPs, and ASPs who previously held leadership positions in police divisions and departments have been reassigned to general duties.
For the first time in Sri Lanka Police history, four women SSPs have been appointed to pivotal leadership roles:
- SSP H.W.I.S. Muthumala has been named the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), previously serving as its Deputy Director.
- SSP Darshika Kumari, formerly the Deputy Director of the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the CID, is now the Director of the Police Field Force Headquarters (FFHQ).
- SSP Lanka Rajini Amarasena, previously stationed at Police Headquarters, has been appointed as the Director of the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU), responsible for internal investigations of police personnel.
- SSP Madara Ariyasena has been designated as the Director of the Police Hospital.
These appointments mark a historic milestone for female leadership within the Sri Lanka Police, reflecting an evolving commitment to gender equality in key positions.
