Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- In his first year as Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala has found himself at the centre of some of Sri Lanka's most pressing debates, from tackling organised crime and drug networks to addressing police reforms, promotions, and allegations of political interference. In this wide-ranging interview with the Sunday Observer the Minister reflects on recent high-profile operations, the challenges of depoliticising the police, and his vision for building a new political culture where the law applies equally to all.
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Q: The Sri Lanka Police recently carried out a highly successful international operation with the Indonesian Police to apprehend several wanted criminals. The Inspector General of Police (IGP...