The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.
The open warrant was issued today on a request made by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon is wanted in connection with the 2023 shooting incident at a prominent hotel in Weligama.
Last week, Tennakoon filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an interim order to suspend the Matara Magistrate’s directive for his arrest.
Previously, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala warned that legal measures will be taken to seize the assets of Tennakoon if he continues to evade court proceedings despite an active warrant.
The Police have also urged the public to provide any information regarding Deshabandu Tennakoon.
The CID has been tasked with locating suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon. (Islandnews)
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