DIG of the CID Nuwan Wedisinghe has been removed from his post with immediate effect.

Prasad Ranasinghe, who was in charge of the Western and Northern Provinces, has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector General of the CID, according to Police Headquarters sources.

Investigations by the CID have revealed that there is no evidence regarding the brother of former Minister Rishard Bathiudeen who was arrested in connection with the Passover incident.

Police sources said that the DIG in charge of the CID has been transferred with immediate effect after the release of Riyaj Bathiudeen.

Nuwan Wedisinghe has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Western North.

It has become a matter of controversy as investigations by the CID have revealed that there are no charges against Rishad Bathiudeen's brother.

The transfer was announced by the Acting IGP yesterday (04).