New IGP opens doors to public

Sarath Malalasekera

IGP Mahinda Balasuriya said his doors are open for the public to meet him on Fridays from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

IGP Mahinda Balasuriya

“All Police personnel who have problems in the Department also could meet me on every second Mondays and last Mondays from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m,” Balasuriya told a press briefing at the IGP’s Chambers yesterday afternoon.

“This is my first media briefing after assuming office, I will arrange a media meeting within two weeks to highlight about my future programs to maintain law and order in the country,” the IGP said.

IGP Mahinda Balasuriya and his family members were received at the entrance to the Police Headquarters, Colombo yesterday by Senior DIG N. K. Illangakoon and Police Headquarters DIG Asoka Wijetileke.

The new IGP after entering the Police Headquarters building offered flowers at the Buddha statue at the Headquarters and later inspected a parade, in his honour in the company of Senior DIG N.K. Illangakoon and DIG Asoka Wijetileke.

Later there was an all religious ceremony at the IGP’s Chambers.

The IGP met all the senior and junior police officers at the ceremony and wished them well.

Later, after the media briefing he also wished the media personnel who were present to cover the event.

A public assistance centre will be opened for the public to make their representations but not to make complaints. This centre will be open 24 hours, IGP Balasuriya added.

The media’s assistance is very important to the Police force and any constructive criticism will be welcomed IGP Balasuriya said.

At the end of the ceremony Kiribath and Kevum was served to all the participants.