The Sri Lanka Police today issued an official statement confirming the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, who sustained gunshot injuries at his residence in Parakrama Road, Thalahena, within the Malabe Police Division, early this morning.

Police said Wickramaratne was admitted to the Eastern Colombo Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Malabe Police Station has commenced investigations into the incident.

The body has been placed at the hospital for a post‑mortem examination, while further inquiries are being conducted by the Western Province South Division Criminal Branch together with the Malabe Police.

Wickramaratne served as the 35th Inspector General of Police of Sri Lanka from November 27, 2020 to November 23, 2023. He was 63 years old at the time of his death. (Newswire)

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