Acting IGP summoned before commission

31 Aug, 2020

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D.Wickremaratna was today summoned before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to probe incidents of Political victimisation.

The Acting IGP has been summoned to report to the PCoI on 03 September.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed the high-powered Presidential Commissions in January 2020.

In July the term of the commission was extended by another four months till 09 November 2020.

The PCoI is tasked with investigating allegations of political victimisation as well as interference and undue influence on the judiciary and police during the past regime.

The Commission is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Upali Abeyaratne, while the other members include retired Court of Appeal Justice Daya Chandrasiri Jayathilake and retired Inspector of Police Chandra Fernando.

A number of politicians have been summoned and many have already appeared before the commission to give statements. (Colombo Gazette)

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