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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) N. K. Illangakoon said that currently the police department is going through a massive restructuring programme to increase the capabilities and efficiency of the department. A committee on police restructuring and supervision is looking into malpractices and inefficiency at police stations and police projects.

"We have been receiving many complaints from the public that a number of police stations are not taking steps to resolve their complaints. We have also been informed that there are several inefficient projects being carried out by the police department,” a senior police officer said.

“We will make surprise visits to such police stations. The main objective is to tackle inefficiency in the police department, he said, adding, "Our theme is a people friendly prestigious professional police service. We will work and reduce inefficiency in the police.”

The public relief office at the Police Headquarters which was set up on the initiative of former IGP Balasuriya receives most of the complaints about shortcomings and negligence caused by police stations.

The committee will take steps to evolve a mechanism to provide a satisfactory service to the public and also to reduce shortcomings in the police that cause hardships to the public. (SD)

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