The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external parties.

In a statement, the Police Media Division said multiple instances of unauthorised access to the website had been detected.

Sri Lanka CERT and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) have taken steps to restore the website, police said.

During the incident, irregularities were observed in the display of the official State Emblem on the website.

Acting on the instructions of the Minister of Public Security, the Secretary to the Ministry lodged a complaint with the CID on 9 January 2026. Based on the complaint, a formal investigation has now been initiated.

The statement also said the Ministry of Public Security has begun an internal inquiry at the ministerial level.