7 July 2017 02:30 pm
He said this while responding to several questions asked by journalists during a news conference held at the Temple Trees.
The conversation was follows:
Journalist: The President has discussed about the Police at a Cabinet meeting saying the Police is ineffective.
IGP: The President can say anything.
Journalist: The President has said this about your department.
IGP: As a disciplined officer, I cannot express views on the President’s remarks.
Journalist: But the President has discussed your department.
IGP: There is no such department at present. The President has talked about the Sri Lanka Police. Not only the President but even others are talking about the Police.
Journalist: However, there is an issue when the head of the State makes such criticism.
IGP: No, the problems arise if we consider them problems. We have to fulfill our responsibilities. That is what has to be done.
Journalist: In your opinion, have you fulfilled your responsibilities?
IGP: Certainly
Journalist: Then, why are those accused of corruption not being punished yet, even after two years?
IGP: The relevant investigations cannot be revealed. As the IGP, I am saying with responsibility that we are conducting the investigations in an impartial manner.
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