Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police, Deshabandu Tennakoon, has been found guilty of serious misconduct and abuse of power by a parliamentary committee.
The inquiry, which investigated allegations including criminal ties and a controversial shooting incident, recommended his removal from office. This marks the first time in Sri Lanka’s history that a police chief faces impeachment. The Speaker of Parliament outlined the next steps, with party leaders set to decide when to debate the resolution for his removal.
The scandal has triggered a search for a new police chief as the full inquiry report is made public.
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