Steps have been taken to provide special security to IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently remanded in custody, on court orders.

The Prisons Department stated that he is currently being held in a secure cell at the Dumbara Prison in Pallekele.

On February 28, the Matara Magistrate's Court had issued warrants for the IGP and 8 others in connection with the shooting death of a police officer in the Weligama area of ​​Matara.

Accordingly, Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was produced before the court the day before yesterday, has been remanded until April 3rd.



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