Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police has stepped into the Mount Lavinia court controversy, vowing to secure the Attorney General’s assistance for the embattled officer at the center of a heated confrontation with a lawyer. With the case now before court, the country braces for fresh legal and political drama.
Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has confirmed that he will seek the direct support of the Attorney General in the fallout from the Mount Lavinia court incident involving a police officer and a lawyer. Speaking to the media, the IGP emphasized that legal protection and proper representation would be provided to the officer, who faces mounting scrutiny as the case is set to be heard before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.
The IGP revealed that a state councillor will also participate to take necessary legal action, ensuring the police officer is not left without backing in what has quickly escalated into a high-profile legal showdown.
Weerasuriya made these comments following a meeting held at the Hindu Cultural Hall in Trincomalee, attended by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala. The meeting addressed challenges faced by officers serving in the Trincomalee and Kantale Police Divisions, highlighting wider issues of police welfare.
When asked by journalists whether the officer would receive formal support, the IGP assured that steps had been taken for legal representation. He confirmed that the Police Special Investigation Unit has been tasked with probing whether the officer acted in accordance with the law, while a parallel impartial inquiry is already underway.
The Mount Lavinia court clash has now become a test case for accountability, institutional backing, and the fragile relationship between Sri Lanka’s police and legal fraternity.
