Bhathiya Barukanda
Former Director CID, SSP Shani Abeysekera has been appointed Director of Crimes of Sri Lanka Police.
On the recommendation of the Acting IGP, the National Police Commission and the Election Commission have approved SSP Abeysekera’s appointment.
According to police sources, with the change of government, it is the responsibility of the new Director Crimes to look into all previous criminal matters in the country and to bring the culprits to book sooner than later.
There is widespread speculation that Abeysekara, who retired from service three years ago, may be appointed to lead a new asset recovery unit within the police department.
Notable investigations conducted under his supervision include the murder of rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, the abduction and disappearance of 11 youths around Colombo, the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, the assassination of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, and the Rathupaswala shooting.
Additionally, Abeysekara was involved in uncovering the mysteries behind several high-profile murders, such as the Royal Park murder, the Angulana double murder, the Udathalawinna massacre, and the killing of Mohamed Siyam.
