ASP transferred over Kurunegala Mayor’s birthday celebration; Two probes underway

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An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) has been transferred for allowing to organise Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa's birthday celebration at the Kurunegala Police premises, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickremeratne ordered to initiate an inquiry on the birthday party held along with a Pirith chanting ceremony violating COVID-19 prevention regulations.

The probe is headed by Senior DIG Nandana Munasinghe.

A seven-day pirith chanting ceremony has also been organized by the Kurunegala Police in view of the prevailing pandemic in the country.

It was reported that the Mayor attended the religious observance yesterday (30), where his birthday was also celebrated.

The ASP attached to the Police Station is reported to have arranged the cutting of cake to celebrate the Mayor’s birthday.

Meanwhile, a team of Special Investigation Unit has also been deployed to conduct an investigation into the incident.

The party was organized at a time when all public gatherings and parties have been suspended due to the prevailing COVID outbreak in the county. (Pushpakumara Jayaratne)

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Comments - 17

Shiran fernando Monday, 31 May 2021 04:32 PM

Are they not arrested. Aiyo ASP. Educated public has more respect for senior goverment officials than pilititians.

joshua Monday, 31 May 2021 04:37 PM

These are the kind of Mayors we have.....scant disregard to the regulations.

RoaringCreek Monday, 31 May 2021 04:37 PM

ASP transfered. Is that the punishment for violation of quarantine laws? What about the mayor? He needs to be arrested. The age old saying " You need two to Tango". A lawless country. Now we see the how good the Yahapalanaya of Gamarala was.

Nish Monday, 31 May 2021 04:38 PM

This country is a utter joke. I am sure nothing will happen to this person. Btw, what has happened to the demolition of that building? Isnt he the same person. There is no argument that this country will never be a developed country.

Niroshan Monday, 31 May 2021 04:44 PM

These kind of people are looking after the citizens. You should take og the month salary of ASp, Mayor and from other officials involved in this for the Covid-19 fund

Okkampitiya Monday, 31 May 2021 04:54 PM

Will the mayor also be transferred? What sort of moronic decision is this?

Hassanda Monday, 31 May 2021 04:58 PM

Good Governance What about the mayor should be Arrested and DIG to be suspended

Ram Monday, 31 May 2021 05:01 PM

Why transfer the ASP? Take meaningful action. Charge the ASP for aiding and abetting the Mayor to breach the Covid Regulations or ASP and mayor for breaching the Covid Regulations

Grinning Jhonny Monday, 31 May 2021 05:06 PM

Jhonny will see that the Mayor and the cops involved in the B'day party are free and unpunished !

dickie bird Monday, 31 May 2021 05:17 PM

Demote the ASP brining disrepute to the Police

Michael Ranasinghe Monday, 31 May 2021 05:42 PM

A historical decision that ought to be celebrated and commended . ASP who was a guest has been transferred , Birthday boy still celebrating .. What a marvellous country ..

Niyama Rata Monday, 31 May 2021 07:45 PM

On our way back to barbarian's life.

Ramesh Tuesday, 01 June 2021 12:30 AM

Is the mayor is someone's buddy? Recently there was a public anger against this mayor for demolishing historical site and later everything was settled "amicably" for everyone's satisfaction.

Lawry Tuesday, 01 June 2021 08:00 AM

Give the Mayor (mental) sickness leave for ever.

Amila Vaas Tuesday, 01 June 2021 08:22 AM

It's Johnny's territory, they have their own rules

Dee Tuesday, 01 June 2021 08:25 AM

Will the Hon. Minister of Sport apologize on behalf of the Mayor? Or is it the ASP at fault for celebrating Mayor's Birthday?

Sambo Tuesday, 01 June 2021 08:30 AM

What about that moron of a mayor, Johnston's left hand. He should be kicked out first.

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