SIU to probe allegation against DIG of TID

IGP Pujith Jayasundara today ordered the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to launch an investigation over allegations levelled against the DIG in charge of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID).

A phone conversation allegedly made between DIG Nalaka de Silva and a member of the Anti Corruption Force over the President, the Prime Minister and STF Commandant DIG M.R Latheef went viral on media and social media platforms.

Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the IGP had ordered the SIU to investigate the allegation based on several media reports.(Darshana Sanjeewa)