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Kandy DIG promoted
by Cyril Wimalasurendre
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Kandy and Matale Division D.R.L. Ranaweera has been promoted to the rank of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) from today August 19.
DIG Ranaweera has been in charge of the Kandy and Matale division from June 2018 after serving at the Police Headquarters since he was promoted as a DIG in July 2016.
Ranaweera joined the Sri Lanka Police as a Sub Inspector on 15.08.1985 and rose through the ranks gradually gaining recognition for his efficient service. Up to the rank of Senior DIG, Ranaweera served the Sri Lanka police in many parts of the country from Tangalle in deep south to Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka.
Ranaweera gained experience as a crime investigator serving in the Criminal Investigation Department as a Sub-Inspector.
The new Senior DIG is a past student of Thurstan College and graduate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He obtained postgraduate qualifications from the University of Kelaniya, University of Colombo etc.