Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne dies from gunshot injuries

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By our Political Desk

Retd. IGP C.D. Wickramaratne

Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne died yesterday after sustaining gunshot injuries at his residence on Parakrama Road, Thalahena, within the Malabe Police Division, the Sri Lanka Police confirmed in an official statement.

Police said Wickramaratne was admitted to the Eastern Colombo Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The body has been placed at the hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The Malabe Police have commenced investigations into the incident, while further inquiries are being conducted by the Western Province South Division Criminal Branch together with the Malabe Police.

Wickramaratne served as the 35th Inspector General of Police from 27 November 2020 to 23 November 2023. He was 63.