June 30, Colombo (LNW): In a move aimed at reinforcing operational efficiency and leadership across multiple branches of law enforcement, the Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has confirmed a series of senior-level officer transfers.
Amongst the significant appointments, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) H.W.I.S. Muthumala, who previously headed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), will now lead the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women.
SSP K.C. Ariyawansa, formerly serving in the Gampola Division, has been entrusted with the leadership of the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau.
In the sphere of police training and leadership development, SSP C. Gunaratna, previously the Director of the Police Cadet Division, will assume directorship of the Sri Lanka Police Academy. He will continue to oversee the Cadet Division, ensuring continuity and cohesion in police training standards.
Meanwhile, SSP B.A.E. Prasanna will take charge of the Kebithigollewa Division, having previously served in Mount Lavinia, while SSP A.J. Gunasekara, who was formerly responsible for the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women, has been appointed to the Mount Lavinia Division in exchange.
Further transfers include SSP B.D. Gunasekara, who will shift from the Badulla Division to assume duties in the Colombo Central Division. Additionally, SSP Y.B. Krishantha has been reassigned from Kebithigollewa to the Field Force Headquarters.
