Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has been found guilty by a parliamentary investigation committee, pushing Sri Lanka’s law enforcement into uncharted territory. As Parliament prepares to debate his future, calls for justice grow louder.
Deshabandu Found Guilty by Investigation Committee: Parliament to Decide Next Steps
In a major development that has rocked Sri Lanka’s law enforcement hierarchy, the parliamentary committee appointed to investigate suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has found him guilty of the charges levelled against him.
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne made the announcement in Parliament today (July 22), confirming the findings of the special investigation committee.
The Speaker further stated that a date for a parliamentary debate regarding the committee’s report and the adoption of a resolution would be announced soon. The resolution will determine the way forward following the guilty verdict.
If the resolution is passed, relevant authorities will be empowered to take additional action against Deshabandu Tennakoon. Possible outcomes include formal disciplinary measures or complete removal from office, depending on the severity of the committee’s recommendations.
This is the latest in a series of accountability steps taken in light of growing pressure from civil society and opposition members to ensure transparency in high-level police appointments and misconduct investigations.
The verdict marks a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka’s justice system and may signal a broader crackdown on institutional impunity within the country’s security apparatus.
