Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been further remanded until 10 April 2025 in connection with the Weligama shooting incident.
Tennakoon was further remanded after appearing before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today.
Deshabandu Tennakoon was wanted in connection with the shooting incident in front of a prominent hotel in Weligama in 2023.
He is accused of orchestrating the shooting involving officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Weligama Police, and the Special Task Force, which resulted in the death of a CCD officer and injuries to another.
After an open warrant was issued to arrest Deshabandu Tennakoon, he surrendered before the Matara Court, having evaded arrest for 20 days, and was remanded. (Islandnews)
