Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that while there are approximately 28,000 vacancies in Sri Lanka Police at present, steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 of those vacancies.

He further stated that Cabinet approval has been obtained for this purpose and that the relevant processes have already commenced, with recruitment to be completed within this year.

He also pointed out that 10,000 personnel currently serving in the Civil Security Department are expected to be attached to the police service.

The Minister made these remarks during the meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, held recently, chaired ...