Police officers seeking reinstatement to undergo mandatory drug testing

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Police has announced that all officers seeking reinstatement after being inactive for any reason including suspension, must
undergo mandatory drug testing before resuming active duty.The directive, issued by the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), requires
senior officers and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) across the island to ensure that such personnel undergo drug screening at the Police
Hospital.According to a statement issued by the Police Media Division, any officer whose medical report indicates drug use will be
permanently barred from reinstatement and will not be allowed to rejoin active duty.