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The Constitutional Council (CC) has approved the appointment of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Acting IGP. The approval granted yesterday comes a day after SDIG Tennakoon officially assumed duties on the morning of November 30.
Tennakoon was serving as the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Western Province at the time of his appointment.
Acting IGP Tennakoon has vowed to eradicate the drug menace and organized crime in the country. He also said he would prioritize safeguarding national security.
The appointment was made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe pursuant to the powers vested with him. Accordingly, SDIG Tennakoon will serve as the Acting IGP for three months.
Irangika Range