Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an interim order to suspend the Matara Magistrate’s directive for his arrest in connection with the 2023 shooting incident at a prominent hotel in Weligama.
The petition was taken up today before a Court of Appeal bench comprising Justices Mohammed Laffar Tahir and Sarath Dissanayake.
The court ordered that the petition be scheduled for further consideration on March 12 after serving notices to the respondents.
Last week, 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 Deputy Minister stated that authorities are prepared to enforce the law to ensure compliance.
Meanwhile, the Police also urged the public to provide any information regarding Deshabandu Tennakoon.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been tasked with locating Tennakoon, and a warrant has already been issued for his arrest. (Newswire)
