Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manatunga says that a special investigation has been initiated into the death threat allegedly made to IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon by underworld gang leader Kanjipani Imran.
It is reported that the police have already warned Deshabandhu Tennakoon regarding this threat.
It is reported that Kanjipani Imran, who is hiding abroad, has instructed his close associates to kill Deshabandhu Tennakoon, and it is reported that intelligence officers have already sent a report to the Police Headquarters confirming the news regarding the threat.
Following his removal from the post of IGP, the Intelligence Division has also submitted a separate report to the Police Headquarters containing information on the threat to Deshabandhu Tennakoon’s life through the removal of his security.
Meanwhile, it is reported that Deshabandu Tennakoon has written to Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya yesterday to provide him with security as there are threats to his life.