December 18, Colombo (LNW): An internal police inquiry has found that several officers attached to the Sapugaskanda Police Station, including senior officials, failed to follow established procedures in connection with a road traffic accident involving former Speaker and Member of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala.
The collision took place on December 11, 2025 near the Denimulla Junction in Sapugaskanda, when a jeep driven by Ranwala was involved in a crash with a motorcycle and a car. The incident drew public attention and prompted questions over how the matter was handled at the local police level.
On the instructions of the Inspector General of Police, the Deputy Inspector General overseeing the Traffic Division carried out a review to assess whether the response and subsequent investigation by station officers met required standards.
The findings pointed to serious shortcomings, indicating that the Officer-in-Charge of the station, the Traffic OIC who handled the case, as well as senior supervisory officers, had neglected key responsibilities and failed to act in line with due process.
In light of these conclusions, the Inspector General of Police has directed the Police Special Investigation Unit to launch a preliminary inquiry into the conduct of the officers concerned, with disciplinary measures to follow if the allegations are substantiated.
