🚨 Former Sri Lankan IGP C.D. Wickramaratne Passes Away After Gunshot Incident

• Incident Details: Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne died yesterday after sustaining gunshot injuries at his residence on Parakrama Road, Thalahena, located within the Malabe Police Division. • Official Actions: Following the incident, Wickramaratne was admitted to the Eastern Colombo Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The body remains at the hospital pending a post-mortem examination. • Investigation Status: The Malabe Police have commenced official investigations. Further inquiries are being actively conducted by the Western Province South Division Criminal Branch in coordination with the Malabe Police. Two specialized police teams have been deployed to investigate the case. • National Context & Service: Wickramaratne served as Sri Lanka's 35th Inspector General of Police, holding the top post in the nation's law enforcement and internal security apparatus from 27 November 2020 until his retirement on 23 November 2023. He was 63 years old at the time of his passing.