Some Police top brass against SF as Law & Order Minister

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Some Senior Police Officers have protested the purported plan to appoint Regional Development Minister Sarath Fonseka as the Law and Order Minister, it is learnt.

The UNP has proposed his name for the Ministerial portfolio.

At Sunday’s Cabinet reshuffle, the subject was assigned to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. However, the UNP said it was a temporary arrangement till a new Minister was appointed.

The Daily Mirror learns that President Maithripala Sirisena had reservations about the appointment of Field Marshall Fonseka as the Law and Order Minister following objections by some senior officers, who held the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP). (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 19

Mun Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:34 AM

When no senior army officer likes him anymore would any police officers like him? This is just common sense.

Jude Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:38 AM

Whoa whoa whoa!!!! You can't allow Police top brass dictating terms to PM and President!!!?? Huh, !!

Citizen Thursday, 01 March 2018 10:58 AM

Nah Nah Nah because SF comes with hatred not the right choice!

Observer Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:40 AM

Most of top brass in police department are extremely currepted and close associates of drugs dealers.they fear of losing their business.that is why they are aginst this appointment

Waco Friday, 02 March 2018 09:55 AM

This is very correct.

Saman Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:48 AM

We're aware of the man. Let him resign soon. Country before self..

Lord Wolfstein Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:51 AM

The air is getting thin for MR and corrupt policemen

Kumara Dharmarathne Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:55 AM

People need right individuals in the respective positions to carry out the job,not politicians who merely talk nonsense and unveil name board/signs. Most of the politicians' task has become today to go round the country, criticize some one, placing a foundation stone and waste public money for useless things. At least,people urge president to appoint a suitable person for the position of Police,Law and Order Minister.

Nana Thursday, 01 March 2018 10:35 AM

If they oppose SF then he is the best.

Ronnie Bugger Thursday, 01 March 2018 09:34 PM

The best rationalization of this whole issue. Good Comment.

Buwa Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:25 AM

Looking at the comments it is so evident that our colombo based english speaking minority is so naive and childish. You can't have a leader who is disliked by his/her subordinates. Wont work even in a manufacturing line like this.

malij Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:45 AM

This is hilarious, now even Policemen are dictating terms on Cabinet appointments. Who is next in the line?

s.fernando Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:50 AM

Appoint Ranjan as Law and Order Minister.

BV Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:52 AM

Cowards are always afraid of Hero's.

Brainmaster Thursday, 01 March 2018 12:47 PM

SF as minister of Law and Order. Rsnjan as his deputy. via DM Android App

Rohantha Thursday, 01 March 2018 02:58 PM

Wow. What a combination. JO must be shivering in their sarongs

Haramanis Thursday, 01 March 2018 02:09 PM

We are all afraid of "white flag" Fonseka

Gerard Thursday, 01 March 2018 08:32 PM

won't be surprised if Sirisena concedes and doesn't allow SF to be appointed. MS just says one thing but does another, usually not for the good of the Country, getting rid of Dilrukshi Dias WIckramasinghe, appointing Marini De Livera to NCPA, appointing an astrologer as Governor of CP....

Sincere Friday, 02 March 2018 10:53 AM

Those who are in the MS, RW, MR coalition will never like the idea!

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