There has been a change in the Ministry of Public Security and the post of IGP. Accordingly, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala has been appointed to act as the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.
In addition, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed to act as the IGP.
This is due to the departure of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya for an official visit abroad.