Lawyers of DIG Bimshani write to IGP to reinstate her back immediately

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Lawyers of DIG Bimshani Jasin-Arachchi, who was removed from her duties as the DIG in charge of the Police Ombudsman Range, has written to IGP C.D. Wickramaratne urging him to immediately reinstate her back to her assigned duties or allocate other suitable duties, a statement from her lawyers said.

The statement said that by an Internal Circular dated March 23, 2021, the IGP had purported to remove DIG Bimshani Jasin-Arachchi from acting in her duties previously delegated to her, in the Police Ombudsman Range with effect from May 1, 2021, failing to assign to her any DIG range or other comparable duties to perform in the capacity of a DIG to date.

Furthermore, her lawyers alleged the staff assigned to her office had been directed to report to another DIG (Staff DIG) from May 4, 2021 which exacerbates her above position which also has a direct adverse bearing on her position in the matters presently being deliberated upon in the FR application bearing No. 354/2020 filed by 33 Male SSPs challenging her said appointment.

"In the circumstances, we have written to the IGP to immediately reinstate our client in appropriate duties said duties, as the DIG Police Ombudsman Range and/or to allocate other suitable duties, with copies to Public Service Commission, the National Police Commission, Ministry of Public Security and Hon. the Attorney-General.
Furthermore, it has now been revealed to our client that although it is claimed that there are 33 Petitioners challenging her appointment in the above FR application No. 354/2020, it is in fact not so, that at least one of those so called Petitioners have not consented to any such action and the petition has been filed without his knowledge; we are instructed to bring these matters to the attention of Court and necessary authorities," the statement said.

IGP C.D Wickramaratne had instructed to remove DIG Bimshani with effect from May 1 in line with the program to regularize the police. Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said that DIG Bimshani would be appointed to a new post by the IGP soon.

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Comments - 8

Sambo Friday, 07 May 2021 08:26 PM

How jealous our people are to see some one prosper in life. No wonder the country will never prosper with such people who pulls from the leg.

Sandra Friday, 07 May 2021 09:55 PM

Yes, yes, go for it Mrs. Jasin. You are a very brave woman and a great example for women AND men. Good luck!!!!

Asoka Gunasekara Friday, 07 May 2021 10:08 PM

This is different from the jealousy. This is hierarchy of Men. They want women to be under their control everywhere. It is a shame.

Basil.Mark Friday, 07 May 2021 10:14 PM

Shameful.In USA a woman is vice president, England had Margret Thatcher,Bangladesh has woman premier and so what is wrong with a female DIG.It is not always the brawn, brains count too.Lets open our eyes and look at the world with fresh pair of eyes.

Buddhist Friday, 07 May 2021 10:40 PM

This is the way Sarath Weerasekera manages his ministry, a shameful act!

Kumar Saturday, 08 May 2021 12:13 AM

In a country where worlds first female prime minister ruled and had women as a president who won by a landslide, the police department don't want a woman as a DIG? Shame on you Mr. IGP, better tell the dissenters to get used to it or get out. Since the Sri Lankan president has his finger in every pie, was he involved in it too?

AB Saturday, 08 May 2021 07:57 AM

If IG's action is not transparent, he would be in trouble, and SW would be criticized heavily

Mithula Saturday, 08 May 2021 09:12 AM

She must be not saying yes Sir to Nandasena and Sarath!

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