INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated today (April 21) that Sri Lanka Police will recruit 5,000 new officers in 2025, as part
including Officers-in-Charge (OICs), the Minister stated that 2,000 officers will be recruited in the near future, while the remaining 3,000
efficiency of the police force, noting that capacity development programs are also in the pipeline to improve service delivery.In addition,
the Minister revealed that discussions are underway to introduce a dedicated salary structure for the Sri Lanka Police, aimed at better
addressing the unique responsibilities and challenges faced by officers in the line of duty.
