Deshabandu Tennakoon
Deshabandu Tennakoon is the former Chief of Police of Sri Lanka, who gained notoriety following a controversial appointment in November 2023. His tenure was marred by serious allegations, including the torture of a detainee, for which he was ordered to pay damages. Tennakoon became the subject of a manhunt after a court issued an arrest warrant connected to the death of a police officer during a botched drug raid he allegedly ordered. The operation resulted in a deadly confrontation between police units, prompting authorities to seek his capture after he went into hiding.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing a proposal for his removal from the police chief position due to allegations against him.
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Former police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon has recently been granted permission by the prison authorities to receive food from home.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing a proposal for removal from his position as police chief due to allegations against him.
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Namala Rajapaksha mentioned the proposal to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from his position as police chief.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is the police chief against whom a proposal is being investigated by a committee.
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Namala Rajapaksa mentioned that there is an issue regarding the removal of Deshabandu Tennakoon from his position.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is the police chief against whom a proposal is being presented in parliament.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is currently facing a proposal for removal from his position as police chief.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is a former police chief whose bail application was discussed in court.
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Deshabandu Tennakoon is mentioned in the context of a court case regarding his actions as a former police chief.
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