July 08, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is confronting a significant shortfall in law enforcement personnel, according to a statement delivered in Parliament by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.
Addressing lawmakers this (08) morning, the Minister disclosed that the country requires an additional 28,000 officers to meet its policing needs.
The current shortage, he noted, is placing strain on the nation’s ability to maintain public order and deliver effective community policing.
To counter the deficit, the government has initiated measures to bolster the ranks, with plans underway to recruit 5,000 new officers as a matter of urgency.
This immediate intake is intended to relieve pressure on the overstretched police force and enhance security coverage across the country.
