Priyanta Weerasuriya

Priyanta Weerasuriya

police officer Sri Lanka

Priyanta Weerasuriya is a senior police officer in Sri Lanka, currently serving as the acting Inspector General of Police. He has recently made headlines for implementing a new protocol requiring police officers returning to service after a suspension or absence to undergo drug testing. This initiative is part of a broader effort to maintain the integrity of the police force and address concerns regarding substance abuse among officers. Under his directive, officers with a history of drug use will not be reinstated, reflecting a commitment to a drug-free environment within the police service.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
45,472
Power
178$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Sri Lanka 1 7.00 0.19% +10% 21,413,249 45,472 $84,000 178$
Totals 1 21,413,249 45,472 $84,000 178$
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Recent Mentions

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Priyanta Weerasuriya is mentioned as the police chief who ordered the transfers of 25 police officials. 7

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): පොලිස් ලොක්කෝ 25කට ස්ථාන මාරු

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: The current police chief Priyanta Weerasuriya was informed about the incident leading to the arrest of the village officer. 5

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): ව්‍යාජ ලේඛන සැකසුවැයි ග්‍රාම නිලධාරී අල්ලයි

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka: Police Chief Priyanta Weerasuriya stated that an impartial investigation will be conducted regarding the incident. 6

ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa): නීතිඥයාගේ හැසිරීම අනුමත කරන්න බෑ