Retiring IGP calls on Secretary Defence
Posted by Editor on June 17, 2011 - 1:50 pm
IGP Dr. Mahinda Balasuriya yesterday, (16 June) paid his farewell call on Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa at his office.
IGP will leave from his official duties on 17 June 2011.
Dr. Balasuriya handed over his resignation on June 1, admitting responsibility for the misconduct of his subordinates and killing of a Free Trade Zone employee in a clash with the police.
Both officials exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion.
Source: Government News Portal
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As a measure of appreciation of the IGP’s premature retirement and voluntary blame carrying for the unfortunate death in Katunayake, the youngest of the Blue Brothers is about to reward him with an overseas diplomatic posting.
Jayawewa!
Rate wedak karana Manussayekuta JVP karayan Innadenne Neha.