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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +40% | 21,413,249 | 37,948 | $84,000 | 149$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 37,948 | $84,000 | 149$ |
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is the police chief involved in the investigation regarding allegations of misconduct.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is the police officer involved in the investigation.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is being summoned to appear before a committee investigating allegations of misuse of power.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before a committee investigating allegations of misuse of power.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing allegations regarding the misuse of power in his position as police chief.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing allegations that are to be investigated by a committee.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing a proposal for his removal from the police chief position due to allegations against him.
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Sri Lanka:
Former police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon has recently been granted permission by the prison authorities to receive food from home.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Tennakoon is facing a proposal for removal from his position as police chief due to allegations against him.
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Sri Lanka:
Namala Rajapaksha mentioned the proposal to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from his position as police chief.
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