
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently suspended from work, has been remanded until 3rd of April.
The remand order was issued after he appeared before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on 20th of March.
A warrant had been issued for his arrest in connection with a shooting incident near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023. Tennakoon, however, surrendered to the court on March 19.