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Breaking: NPP to Submit Motion Against IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in Parliament

Breaking: NPP to Submit Motion Against IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in Parliament

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The National People’s Power (NPP) will submit a motion against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon to the Speaker today (25 March), to remove him from the post.

Tennakoon is currently in remand over a case related to a shooting incident near the W15 hotel in Weligama. He has been suspended from his duties as IGP by the Supreme Court since July last year, but he remains the official IGP. Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya has been serving as Acting IGP in his place.

The National Police Commission does not have the authority to interdict the IGP. Since the position is appointed by the Constitutional Council (CC) on the President’s recommendation, disciplinary action against the IGP falls under the jurisdiction of the President and the CC. However, his removal requires an impeachment motion to be presented in Parliament.

Related news: How to remove the IGP from office – Everything you need to know

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