Former senior DIG arrested over false complaint

29 Jul 2025 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly filing a false complaint claiming that underworld figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme' had threatened him.

Police said the former senior officer is currently in CID custody at the Colombo North Teaching Hospital due to a medical condition.