Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Priyantha Weerasooriya has been appointed as the 37th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka.

The appointment has been made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President's Media Division said.

The letter of appointment has been handed over to IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya by Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Accordingly, Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) will assume duties in the office of Inspector General of Police on the 14th day of August, 2025, at Police Headquarters, Colombo 02.

The Constitutional Council yesterday (12) approved President Dissanayake's recommendation to appoint Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya as the new IGP.

The position...