Deputy Inspector General of Police Priyantha Jayakody in a statement yesterday said he has decided to step down from the post of the Police Spokesman due to medical reasons. Attorney-at-Law, SP Ruwan Gunasekara would be appointed as the new Media Spokesman for the Police Department, he said.
“I convey my gratitude towards media colleagues for the support given to me to fulfill my duties. I request you to extend the support to my successor Ruwan Gunasekera,” he said.