Deshabandu Thennekon
Deshabandu Thennekon is the police chief of Sri Lanka who has recently been in the news as authorities have deployed intelligence units to apprehend him, following his absence from duty. The government, represented by Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, expressed confidence that his arrest will occur swiftly.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon was recently arrested in connection with investigations related to the attack on the 'Gota Go Gama' protest in 2022.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is mentioned in relation to security issues following his retirement from the police chief position.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is under investigation by a parliamentary committee chaired by Preethi Padman Surasena.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is involved in a proposal to remove him from the position of police chief.
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Sri Lanka:
Surasena is also serving as the chairman of the parliamentary committee investigating allegations against Police Chief Deshabandu Thennekon.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is involved in a police investigation regarding misconduct and abuse of power.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is facing allegations in the ongoing investigation by a three-member committee.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is being investigated for allegedly misusing his authority as a police chief.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is the police chief facing allegations under investigation.
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Sri Lanka:
Deshabandu Thennekon is the police chief facing allegations being investigated by the committee.
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