The Acting IGP has been informed to nominate a police investigation team to assist the investigation of the Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power.
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on Deshabandhu Tennakoon’s actions has informed the Acting IGP in this regard via a letter.
According to a Parliament statement, the matter was disclosed when the Committee met for the second time in Parliament today (25 Apr).
The Attorney General has nominated Additional Solicitor General (President’s Counsel) Dileepa Peiris and Deputy Solicitor General Rajitha Perera to assist the Committee.
During today’s session, the committee held preliminary discussions regarding the conduct of future proceedings and the involvement of relevant stakeholders.
Accordingly, it was decided that the committee would meet again on Monday (28 Apr) to make decisions regarding future proceedings. (Newswire)